Switzerland
Global Employment Solutions & PEO in Switzerland
Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Switzerland. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.
- Capital City
- Bern
- Currency
- Swiss franc (Fr., CHF)
- Languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Payroll Frequency
- Monthly
- Employment Costs
- High
- Termination
- Simple
- Population
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Employer Costs in Switzerland
Employer costs include Occupational Accident Insurance; Old Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance; and the Family Compensation Fund. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.
Employee Income Taxes in Switzerland
The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 0% - 18.5%.
Employee Social Contributions in Switzerland
Employee contributions include Old Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance; Unemployment Insurance; and Supplementary Unemployment Insurance. This list is non-exhaustive, please contact us for further information.
Working Hours in Switzerland
40-42 hours are standard; the maximum working hours are 45 - 50 hrs per week (depending on industry). Overtime is capped and compensated unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Holidays & Vacation in Switzerland
Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.
- Sunday, Jan 01, 2023 - New Year's Day (New Year's Day)
- Friday, Apr 07, 2023 - Good Friday (Good Friday)
- Sunday, Apr 09, 2023 - Easter Sunday (Easter Sunday)
- Monday, Apr 10, 2023 - Easter Monday (Easter Monday)
- Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Ascension Day (Ascension Day)
- Sunday, May 28, 2023 - Pentecost (Pentecost)
- Monday, May 29, 2023 - Whit Monday (Whit Monday)
- Tuesday, Aug 01, 2023 - Bundesfeiertag (Bundesfeiertag)
- Sunday, Sep 17, 2023 - Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)
- Monday, Dec 25, 2023 - Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag)
- Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023 - Boxing Day (Stephanstag)
Sick Leave Entitlement in Switzerland
Sick leave entitlement varies according to time of service and ranges between 3 weeks to 9 weeks and increases annually to maximum of 12 months after 48 months of service. Total sick pay entitlement depends on canton and length of service.
Parental Leave in Switzerland
Maternity Leave: 14 weeks leave at 80% Pay (CHF 196 cap) or 16 weeks leave at 80% Pay (CHF 196 cap) for Geneva only. To be eligible the mother must have made 9 months AVS contributions before birth and been gainfully employed for at least 5 months during this period.
Paternity Leave: 10 days of paternity leave at 80% Pay (CHF 196 cap). The eligibility is the same as for maternity leave. Must be taken within six months of the baby’s birth. Cantonal provisions, staff regulations and collective labour agreements apply if they provide for more generous benefits.
Adoption Leave: Effective January 1, 2023, working parents who adopt a child under the age of four will be entitled to two weeks of paid leave.
Annual Leave Entitlement in Switzerland
Annual leave is 4 weeks for employees over the age of 20 and 5 weeks for employees under the age of 20 excluding public holidays.
Severance Pay Entitlement in Switzerland
There are no mandatory severance pay.
Termination in Switzerland
Termination can be without cause (“at will”) but does require notice which is a minimum of 1 month, increasing with years of service.
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* These employer costs are subject to frequent updates, and can depend on a variety of employee variables. They are only a ballpark estimate, and the actual figure may be above or below the quoted amount based on a number of variables. These estimates represent a monthly average each year. In some cases, contribution maximums will lead to payments earlier in the year being larger, before being reduced once max is hit. If a 13th and 14th month are applicable, these have been pro-rated into the gross salaries.
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