head nurse salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head nurse relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 92 700. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 107 230 per year.

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head nurse have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 95 194. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 107 666 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head nurse is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 128 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Catering / Hotel industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.