Registered Nurse Salary in Basel
Benchmark snapshot
For Registered Nurse in Basel, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 118'020 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 72'024 to CHF 200'445.
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Salary bands for Registered Nurse in Basel
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 72'024 – CHF 95'328 (Median CHF 81'492) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 81'492 – CHF 118'020 (Median CHF 95'328) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 95'328 – CHF 174'300 (Median CHF 118'020) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 118'020 – CHF 200'445 (Median CHF 174'300) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 in the Nordwestschweiz gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts.
Source basis: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 22, Grossregion Nordwestschweiz
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Role mapping
Nursing is mapped to the health-profession group. Specialty, shift supplements, collective agreements, employer type and recognised qualifications can materially affect total compensation.
Regional scope
Basel is represented by the FSO Northwestern Switzerland gross region, covering Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft and Aargau. City-specific employer premiums are not isolated.
How to use the result
Compare like with like: annual gross base salary, workload, experience and responsibility. Bonus, equity, shift supplements, pension terms and taxes can change total compensation. Treat the percentile as an orientation point for a conversation, not as an exact valuation of an individual offer.
FAQ
What does a registered nurse earn in Basel? +
The median is CHF 118'020 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 72'024 to CHF 200'445.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 in the Nordwestschweiz gross region. Monthly standardised gross pay is annualised by multiplying it by 12. The experience bands are derived from percentile windows; they are estimates, not observed seniority cohorts. Sources: BFS LSE 2024, CH-ISCO 22, Grossregion Nordwestschweiz. Last reviewed: 2024.