Swiss Employer Payroll On-Cost Estimator

Total cost of employing one person in Switzerland — all statutory deductions included

2026 rates

Employee Profile

Optional insurance

Include KTG (sickness benefit) ~1.5%
Include FAK (family allowances)

Cost Summary

Total employer annual cost
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incl. all statutory contributions
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on-cost % above salary
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total per month
InsuranceRateEmployer / year
Employer on-cost breakdown by insurance type.

Estimates only. AHV/ALV solidarity contribution applied on salary above the ALV ceiling. BVG capped at max coordinated salary CHF 64,260. UVG rate is industry-variable — use your insurer's tariff. FAK rates vary by canton (typically 1.5–3.5% paid by employer). KTG estimated at 1.5% of salary split equally. This tool does not constitute payroll or legal advice.