Salaries by job in Switzerland 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Switzerland 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | CHF 12,665 | CHF 9,395 | +68% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | CHF 9,590 | CHF 7,338 | +27% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | CHF 8,282 | CHF 6,431 | +10% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | CHF 7,383 | CHF 5,801 | −2% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | CHF 7,360 | CHF 5,785 | −3% |
| Office and administrative staff | CHF 6,794 | CHF 5,385 | −10% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | CHF 6,068 | CHF 4,874 | −20% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | CHF 4,753 | CHF 3,928 | −37% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | CHF 4,746 | CHF 3,923 | −37% |
| All employees (median) | CHF 7,557 | CHF 5,922 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, CHF 7,557 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Switzerland?
Managers: typically CHF 12,665 gross a month, CHF 9,395 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Switzerland?
Elementary jobs: typically CHF 4,746 gross a month, CHF 3,923 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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