Minimum wage
in Switzerland.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Swiss Franc (CHF)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES German / French / English

PAYROLL TAX 8.17% – 23.50%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 24 hours

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Switzerland

What is the minimum wage in Switzerland per hour?

The minimum wage in Switzerland ranges between 20.08 CHF to 24 CHF per hour.

Are there regional variations in Switzerland minimum wage?

There are regional differences in minimum wage across Switzerland. For example, workers in the Canton of Geneva have the highest minimum wage standards where the minimum wage stands at 24 CHF per hour or 4368 CHF per month as of 2023.

Here are some other regional differences:

Basel – 21 CHF per hour
Zurich – 23 CHF per hour
Neuchatel – 20.08 CHF per hour
Ticino – 19 CHF per hour
Jura – 20 CHF per hour

Minimum wage requirements can also differ by sector from negotiations between trade unions and employers.

How has minimum wage in Switzerland changed in the last 5 years and beyond?

The minimum wage in Switzerland has steadily increased each year by around. Since 2018, the minimum wage in Geneva has increased from 23 CHF to 24 CHF per hour. The growth differs regionally.

How does the minimum wage in Switzerland compare to surrounding countries?

Although Switzerland does not have a statutory national minimum wage in place, the minimum wage standards in many cantons are some of the highest rates in the world.

Is there a different minimum wage for expats in Switzerland?

Foreign nationals legally working in Switzerland are entitled to the same minimum wage requirements as those imposed on Swiss nationals.

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FAQs

What is the difference between the average salary and the minimum wage in Switzerland?

The median salary in Switzerland as of 2023 is around 119,000 CHF per year. While the minimum salary is around 31,300 CHF per year.

Is it possible to hire skilled employees close to the minimum wage in Switzerland?

It will be difficult to find skilled workers for salaries close to the minimum wage in Switzerland.

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