Average salary
in Switzerland.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Swiss Franc (CHF)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES German / French / English

PAYROLL TAX 8.17% – 23.50%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

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Switzerland

What is the average salary in Switzerland?

The average salary in Switzerland is around 78,000 CHF per year.

What is the average salary in Bern?

People working in Bern typically earn around 127,000 CHF per year.

Are there regional variations in the Switzerland average wage?

There are only slight regional variations in average salaries around Switzerland. The biggest differences are found between sectors and roles.

How does the average salary in Switzerland compare to surrounding countries?

The average salary in Switzerland is one of the highest in the world.

Average salary in Switzerland based on Industry

No matter what industry an employee works in, the average salary will be influenced by formal qualifications and how many years of professional experience they have in the given industry.

What is the average salary for tech workers in Switzerland?

A mid-level professional working within the Information and technology sector in Switzerland has an average salary of 11,120 CHF per month.

What is the average salary for engineers in Switzerland?

A mid-level professional in the engineering sector will have an average salary of 10,760 CHF per month.

What is the average salary for salespeople in Switzerland?

A midlevel salesperson working within the retail sector can expect an average salary of 9’780 CHF per month

What is the average salary for my industry in Switzerland?

If you need to find out the average salary you should expect to give when hiring an employee in your sector in Switzerland, contact us for a free consultation for your hiring project.

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My budget is less than the average salary in Switzerland. How can I still hire the talent I need?

If your budget does not fit within the average salary range in Switzerland, you will have to source talent from another country with a lower average. Horizons can help you source top talent from countries that fit well within your budget and give you tips on other ways to attract talent as part of their employment package.

Where in Switzerland is the average salary lowest?

You will find that the average salary will depend on the sector rather than the region in Switzerland. Hiring outside major cities such as Geneva, Bern or Zurich will attract lower average salaries.

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Average salary
in Switzerland.

What is the average salary in Switzerland?

What is the average salary in Bern?

Are there regional variations in the Switzerland average wage?

How does the average salary in Switzerland compare to surrounding countries?

Average salary in Switzerland based on Industry

What is the average salary for tech workers in Switzerland?

What is the average salary for engineers in Switzerland?

What is the average salary for salespeople in Switzerland?

What is the average salary for my industry in Switzerland?

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Average salary in Switzerland.

What is the average salary in Switzerland?

What is the average salary in Bern?

Are there regional variations in the Switzerland average wage?

How does the average salary in Switzerland compare to surrounding countries?

Average salary in Switzerland based on Industry

What is the average salary for tech workers in Switzerland?

What is the average salary for engineers in Switzerland?

What is the average salary for salespeople in Switzerland?

What is the average salary for my industry in Switzerland?

Hiring in Switzerland, Made Easy

FAQs

Success stories from businesses we’ve helped enter and grow in new markets.

Client Testimonials

180+

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24x5

130+

180+

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The Global Workforce Payment Platform

What to expect when you connect with Horizons

Average salary
in Switzerland.