Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 96'468 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 97'032 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 104'639 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 112'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'035 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 123'080 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Nephrologie
You diagnose and treat complex kidney diseases using modern methods
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facharzt/-ärztin für Nephrologie specialists focus on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney conditions in outpatient and inpatient care.
Kidney diseases require precise diagnosis and individual treatments. As a Facharzt/-ärztin für Nephrologie, you take responsibility for patients with acute or chronic kidney problems. You analyse lab results, plan treatments, and guide people through complex medical processes. Your professional work directly improves the daily quality of life for your patients.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Controlling. Based on 3,627 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 109'128 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 122'500 | 90 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 112'000 | 111 |
| Zurich | CHF 111'992 | 757 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 108'000 | 18 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'600 | 171 |
| Fribourg | CHF 106'221 | 56 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 118'755 | 101 |
| Insurance | CHF 118'000 | 131 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'750 | 316 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 115'250 | 243 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 113'000 | 146 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 110'000 | 181 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Nephrologie
Official education path
The path leads through a university master's degree in medicine, followed by specialist training.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Nephrologie
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
- 5- or 6-year training as Fachärztin or Facharzt
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Medical knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Clear patient focus
- Strong teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check lab values and discuss the treatment plan with the team. Afterwards, you care for patients during a dialysis session.
- You analyse lab results and determine the correct diagnosis.
- You plan individual treatments for patients with kidney conditions.
- You perform medical procedures and kidney replacement therapies correctly.
- You care for patients before and after a transplant.
- You advise affected people on how to manage chronic illnesses.
- You work closely with other specialists and nursing staff.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, specialist practices, and dialysis centres. Your work environment includes wards, examination rooms, and operating theatres.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Medical knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Clear patient focus
- Strong teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular shift work
- Emotional strain
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