Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 72'945 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 74'109 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'068 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'999 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 83'129 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 88'084 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Pflegefachmann/-frau HF
You accompany patients on their path to better health and greater independence.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a diploma nurse, you plan, carry out, and document medical and nursing care as part of a team.
The profession of Pflegefachmann/-frau HF lies at the heart of modern healthcare. You take responsibility for the individual care of patients of all ages. In hospitals, home care services, or nursing homes, you coordinate treatment teams. You carry out medical procedures and ensure your patients feel well. This role combines professional expertise with personal care. It offers stable career prospects in a highly sought-after sector.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryCare & Support
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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 Pflegefachfrau DN I. Based on 10,344 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 76'583 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 77'603 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 82'816 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | CHF 84'084 | 151 |
| Zurich | CHF 84'000 | 1,931 |
| Appenzell A. | CHF 80'706 | 64 |
| Zug | CHF 80'600 | 147 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 80'000 | 446 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 80'000 | 227 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 132'458 | 5 |
| Consulting various | CHF 90'816 | 18 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 90'000 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 83'000 | 14 |
| Insurance | CHF 82'000 | 12 |
| Education | CHF 81'500 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Pflegefachmann/-frau HF
Official education path
The main path leads to a federal diploma through part-time or full-time further education. It lasts two to four years depending on prior qualifications.
Typical training path
Dipl. Pflegefachmann/-frau HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis or equivalent
- passed aptitude assessment
Requirements
- Responsibility
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Strong observation skills
- High mental and physical resilience
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Clean working methods and sense of hygiene
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with appropriate qualifications and a passed aptitude assessment. Admission requirements vary by educational institution.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Observation skills
- Resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by a patient's bedside. You check vital signs. You adjust the care plan together with the medical team.
- You plan individual care measures. You carry them out professionally.
- You administer medication. You set up infusions and change dressings as ordered by a doctor.
- You document the patient's health status. You continuously update the care plan.
- You coordinate treatment steps in an interdisciplinary team with doctors and therapists.
- You spot emergency situations early. You immediately start life-saving measures.
- You guide patients and their families through the planning for hospital discharge.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, psychiatric clinics, nursing homes, or home care centers. You collaborate closely in a team with medical professionals.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachfrauen und Pflegefachmänner SBKChoisystr. 1, 3001 Bern
- OdASantéSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Observation skills
- Resilience
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Emotional strain
- Physical strain
- Administrative workload
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