Registered Nurse Salary in Geneva
Benchmark snapshot
For Registered Nurse in Geneva, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 118'416 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 74'976 to CHF 179'221.
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Salary bands for Registered Nurse in Geneva
| Level | Range (gross / year) |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 yrs) | CHF 74'976 – CHF 99'192 (Median CHF 85'116) |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | CHF 85'116 – CHF 118'416 (Median CHF 99'192) |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | CHF 99'192 – CHF 155'844 (Median CHF 118'416) |
| Lead / Management | CHF 118'416 – CHF 179'221 (Median CHF 155'844) |
How this benchmark is built
EstimateThe benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 in the Genferseeregion 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 Genferseeregion
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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
Geneva is represented by the FSO Lake Geneva gross region, which also covers Vaud and Valais. Treat the result as a regional benchmark rather than a Geneva-city-only estimate.
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 Geneva? +
The median is CHF 118'416 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 74'976 to CHF 179'221.
How is this salary benchmark calculated? +
The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 in the Genferseeregion 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 Genferseeregion. Last reviewed: 2024.