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Registered Nurse Salary in Switzerland

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Switzerland median is $149,514 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$149,514
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,480
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$149,514
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$71.88
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$149,514
Geneva, GE$149,514
Basel, BS$149,514
Lausanne, VD$149,514
Bern, BE$149,514
Winterthur, ZH$149,514

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Switzerland?
The national median registered nurse salary in Switzerland is about CHF 121'000 per year (CHF 10'100 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 121'000 to CHF 121'000.
Which Switzerland city pays registered nurses the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 121'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 121'000 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about CHF 88'300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 160'900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is registered nurse in demand in Switzerland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.