How much does a registered nurse make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: CHF 121'000 in Switzerland; 1 080 000 kr in Norway; 738.000 kr. in Denmark, and more.

Which country pays registered nurses the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Switzerland leads on an FX-adjusted view at about CHF 121'000 per year ($149,636).

Which country pays registered nurses the least?

Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹9,86,000 per year (local currency).

Is registered nurse a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

Healthcare

Registered Nurse Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Switzerland leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+6%

projected growth

Registered Nurse pay worldwide: Switzerland leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Registered Nurse is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Switzerland leads near $149,636 (CHF 121'000 local) while India sits near $10,357 (₹9,86,000 local) — about 14.4×.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. Common screening skills include Patient care, Clinical assessment, EMR, and Empathy.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Switzerland, Norway is next on the USD ranking at about $115,606. Related healthcare titles include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Registered Nurse pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Switzerland.

Skills commonly listed: Patient care, Clinical assessment, EMR, Empathy, and Triage. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Registered Nurse list is telling you

Switzerland leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at CHF 121'000 ($149,636). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Switzerland registered nurse page before treating the rank as a plan.

Registered Nurse salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$109,000	$9,100
United Kingdom	$89,929	$7,449
Canada	$89,447	$7,430
Australia	$103,162	$8,597
Germany	$80,566	$6,733
France	$75,807	$6,269
Netherlands	$99,141	$8,242
Switzerland	$149,636	$12,490
Singapore	$61,098	$5,111
India	$10,357	$863
Japan	$56,450	$4,704
South Korea	$48,066	$4,006
Poland	$44,242	$3,700
Brazil	$23,169	$1,931
United Arab Emirates	$83,594	$6,971
Mexico	$23,342	$1,946
Ireland	$107,383	$8,939
Spain	$70,699	$5,921
Italy	$66,636	$5,572
Sweden	$83,397	$6,951
Norway	$115,606	$9,634
Denmark	$114,473	$9,539
Belgium	$105,410	$8,823
Austria	$93,452	$7,778
Portugal	$35,756	$3,018
Finland	$79,406	$6,617
China	$73,038	$6,087
Hong Kong	$63,530	$5,294
New Zealand	$95,867	$7,989
Indonesia	$13,027	$1,086
Philippines	$13,485	$1,124
Vietnam	$18,394	$1,533
Thailand	$24,786	$2,066
Malaysia	$29,052	$2,433
Israel	$98,344	$8,195
Saudi Arabia	$63,200	$5,280
Turkey	$42,465	$3,538
Argentina	$18,258	$1,522
Colombia	$34,967	$2,914
South Africa	$32,268	$2,687

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

Patient careClinical assessmentEMREmpathyTriage

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: CHF 121'000 in Switzerland; 1 080 000 kr in Norway; 738.000 kr. in Denmark, and more.
Which country pays registered nurses the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Switzerland leads on an FX-adjusted view at about CHF 121'000 per year ($149,636).
Which country pays registered nurses the least?: Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹9,86,000 per year (local currency).
Is registered nurse a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +6% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do registered nurses need?: Common skills include Patient care, Clinical assessment, EMR, Empathy, and Triage. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Compare pay on each job page.