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Payroll in Switzerland
Payroll in Switzerland runs in CHF on a monthly (often 13 pays) cycle, with statutory employer contributions and 13th common. Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
CHF — Swiss franc
Payroll cycle
Monthly (often 13 pays)
Working week
42 hrs
Minimum wage
No federal (some cantons)
13th-month
13th common
Employer cost
~15% + pension
Probation
1–3 months
Notice period
1–3 months
Two ways to run payroll in Switzerland
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in Switzerland. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity — with a named operator on Western Europe time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in Switzerland? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 1–2 weeks (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in Switzerland
- No federal minimum wage — a few cantons set their own
- 13th-month salary is near-universal in practice
- Mandatory occupational pension (BVG/2nd pillar)
- Comparatively flexible termination with clear notice
- Among the highest salaries globally
Get a payroll quote for Switzerland
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline — no sales scripts.
Deeper guide
Hiring guide: Switzerland →
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