Registered Nurse Salary in Zug

Benchmark snapshot

For Registered Nurse in Zug, the benchmark median used on this page is CHF 114'336 gross per year. Across the displayed experience bands, the central ranges run from CHF 65'952 to CHF 207'869.

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Salary bands for Registered Nurse in Zug

Level Range (gross / year)
Junior (0–2 yrs) CHF 65'952 – CHF 91'056 (Median CHF 77'364)
Mid (3–5 yrs) CHF 77'364 – CHF 114'336 (Median CHF 91'056)
Senior (6+ yrs) CHF 91'056 – CHF 180'756 (Median CHF 114'336)
Lead / Management CHF 114'336 – CHF 207'869 (Median CHF 180'756)

How this benchmark is built

Estimate

The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 in the Zentralschweiz 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 Zentralschweiz

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What this benchmark covers

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

Zug is represented by the FSO Central Switzerland gross region. The regional distribution may not capture premiums at individual international employers based in the canton.

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 Zug? +

The median is CHF 114'336 gross per year. By experience the range runs from CHF 65'952 to CHF 207'869.

How is this salary benchmark calculated? +

The benchmark uses the FSO Earnings Structure Survey 2024 distribution for CH-ISCO 22 in the Zentralschweiz 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 Zentralschweiz. Last reviewed: 2024.