Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
critical care nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 91 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 79 539
Men: 25-35median CHF 84 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 84 500
Men: 35-45median CHF 99 385
Women: 35-45median CHF 99 385
Men: 45-55median CHF 105 599
Women: 45-55median CHF 104 800
Men: 55+median CHF 106 600
Women: 55+median CHF 106 100
median CHF 94 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a critical care nurse relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 82 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
critical care nurse, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 82 800
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 85 750
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 93 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 99 125
21+ yearsmedian CHF 109 000
median CHF 94 000
+32%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for critical care nurse have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 98 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 100 425 per year.
The highest paying industry for a critical care nurse is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 95 000 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for critical care nurse, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 95 00072 jobs
Service sector in general
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for critical care nurse
The top two high-paying cantons for critical care nurse are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.