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13th month pay
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

    Is there a 13th month pay in Switzerland?

    Salaries in Switzerland are generally based on a 13th-month pay structure.

    Is the 13th-month pay in Switzerland mandatory or standard?

    It is not mandatory for employers to pay Swiss workers a 13th month’s pay as part of their salary package, however, it is typically considered customary though.  

    How is the 13th month pay calculated in Switzerland?

    The 13th month’s pay is equivalent to an employees’ one month’s salary amount.

    When is the 13th month salary paid in Switzerland?

    The 13th month’s pay is paid in December or broken up into two instalment payments in July and December. It is up to the employer how they want to pay the 13th month’s pay.

    Does the 13th month salary amount to any extra payment by the employer?

    The 13th month’s pay is not considered an extra payment in Switzerland or as a bonus.

    Is the 13th month salary taxable in Switzerland?

    The 13th-month salary payment is taxed as part of the employee’s total salary.

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    FAQs

    The 13th month’s pay is considered a customary payment by employers in Switzerland, rather than mandatory.

    Some employers may offer an employee a 14th monthly payment as part of a salary package to attract the best talent.

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