Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 72'037 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 76'630 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 84'630 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 90'172 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachexperte/-expertin in Psychiatriepflege HFP
You walk alongside people with mental illness on their journey to a better quality of life
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Fachexperte/-expertin in Psychiatriepflege HFP, you optimize treatment, lead teams, and promote patient independence.
Mental health is a key topic today. As a Fachexperte/-expertin in Psychiatriepflege HFP, you play a vital role. You blend deep medical knowledge with teaching skills to help patients stabilize. Your days focus on personal care, team leadership, and improving care standards.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHealthcare
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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 Expert Technical Support. Based on 929 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+2% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'112 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 75'576 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 77'826 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 96'325 | 18 |
| Thurgau | CHF 86'287 | 12 |
| Solothurn | CHF 85'150 | 32 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 82'406 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 82'000 | 120 |
| Aargau | CHF 76'600 | 42 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'800 | 11 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 88'200 | 21 |
| Consulting various | CHF 86'793 | 5 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 85'800 | 9 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 83'500 | 36 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 81'500 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachexperte/-expertin in Psychiatriepflege mit eidg. Diplom
Official education path
The path leads through a federally recognized advanced training program, which usually consists of specialized modules.
Typical training path
Fachexperte/-expertin in Psychiatriepflege mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- Diplom als Pflegefachmann/-frau HF or an equivalent older-law diploma in diploma nursing
- Bachelor/Master of Science in Pflege
- Another equivalent nursing degree recognized by the Swiss Red Cross (SRK)
- Minimum 2 years at 80% professional experience in the nursing and care of people with a mental health impairment or in an environment with a high proportion of psychiatric issues
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Leadership and social skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Physical and mental resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Resilience
- Expert knowledge
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You are at the center of nursing care and discuss the next steps for a patient with the treatment team. You continuously check their health status and adapt the therapy to their individual needs.
- You care for people with mental illness at different life stages and across various cultures.
- You optimize clinical care through your specialized expert knowledge.
- You support patients and their families in coping with daily life.
- You promote the social and professional integration of affected individuals.
- You continuously monitor the care process and solve complex problems.
- You strengthen the health literacy and independence of patients.
- You lead the treatment team and coordinate organizational processes.
- You provide ongoing training for staff and ensure professional development.
- You engage in research and public relations.
Working conditions
You work in psychiatric clinics, social psychiatry institutions, or outpatient facilities. You are also active in non-psychiatric hospitals or in home care.
Where to learn
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Resilience
- Expert knowledge
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
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