https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Government figures reveal that wages of some foreign residents who hold permit B are quite a bit higher than those with C permits – and even exceed the income of Swiss citizens. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251128/why-do-b-permit-holders-in-switzerland-earn-more-than-permanent-residents Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:52:25 +0100 why-do-b-permit-holders-in-switzerland-earn-more-than-permanent-residents While Swiss wages do go up with age, this trend varies considerably from one sector to another, a new government study reveals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260225/in-figures-how-swiss-salaries-increase-with-age Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:28:37 +0100 in-figures-how-swiss-salaries-increase-with-age Swiss labour law protects workers’ rights, but in some cases it can also give leeway to employers – including in matters related to wages. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260303/when-can-a-swiss-employer-refuse-to-pay-your-salary Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:28:17 +0100 when-can-a-swiss-employer-refuse-to-pay-your-salary A Swiss passport comes with many rules attached to it, but is good income one of the conditions for naturalisation in Switzerland? https://www.thelocal.ch/20240607/do-i-need-to-earn-a-good-wage-to-qualify-for-swiss-citizenship Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:22:09 +0200 do-i-need-to-earn-a-good-wage-to-qualify-for-swiss-citizenship Wages in Switzerland are generally higher than almost everywhere else in Europe. But that doesn’t mean everyone is paid fairly. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250610/why-workers-in-switzerland-are-more-likely-to-be-underpaid-in-certain-cantons Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:13:20 +0200 why-workers-in-switzerland-are-more-likely-to-be-underpaid-in-certain-cantons The amount foreigners earn in Switzerland obviously depends on their job and position, but new figures reveal those on certain permits earn more and when it comes to management posts, they earn more than the Swiss. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251125/how-wages-of-foreigners-in-switzerland-vary-depending-on-type-of-permit Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +0100 how-wages-of-foreigners-in-switzerland-vary-depending-on-type-of-permit Swiss wages are typically higher than elsewhere in Europe, but how much an executive can expect to earn depends on the industry and the job title itself. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251104/in-what-sectors-can-you-earn-top-salaries-in-switzerland-right-now Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:29:51 +0100 in-what-sectors-can-you-earn-top-salaries-in-switzerland-right-now Wages in Switzerland are quite a bit higher than elsewhere in Europe, but the actual amounts vary according to jobs, sectors, as well as – most importantly – the level of education and kind of diploma obtained. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250902/what-can-you-expect-to-earn-in-switzerland-with-a-higher-education-diploma Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:46:52 +0200 what-can-you-expect-to-earn-in-switzerland-with-a-higher-education-diploma Despite trade conflicts and the 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports to the US, many companies in Switzerland expect to give their employees wage increases next year. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250820/which-jobs-in-switzerland-will-see-wages-rise-in-2026 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:09:29 +0200 which-jobs-in-switzerland-will-see-wages-rise-in-2026 There is a marked difference between the salaries paid to Swiss citizens and foreign nationals, a new study reveals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250708/foreigners-in-switzerland-paid-far-less-than-swiss-counterparts-study-claims Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:08:17 +0200 foreigners-in-switzerland-paid-far-less-than-swiss-counterparts-study-claims Much has been said and written about Switzerland’s middle class – a socioeconomic group that falls into the median range of income (between the wealthy and poor) for the geographic area in which they live. This is what we know about them. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250321/how-much-does-switzerlands-middle-class-earn-and-how-does-it-compare-with-elsewhere-in-europe Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:08:46 +0100 how-much-does-switzerlands-middle-class-earn-and-how-does-it-compare-with-elsewhere-in-europe Most countries in Europe have set up salary thresholds— the minimum annual or monthly wage that a foreign worker must earn to be eligible for a permit. Does Switzerland have a similar system in place as well? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250618/does-switzerland-have-a-work-permit-salary-threshold Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:49:36 +0200 does-switzerland-have-a-work-permit-salary-threshold Some statistics indicate that foreigners earn less than their Swiss counterparts. What exactly do those figures show? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250110/does-your-nationality-influence-how-much-you-can-earn-in-switzerland Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:35:12 +0100 does-your-nationality-influence-how-much-you-can-earn-in-switzerland The new edition of the "Swiss Wage Book", compiled by the canton of Zurich, offers a look into the salaries paid in 2025 in a variety of job sectors. But they are not equal across the country. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250407/revealed-the-job-salaries-to-expect-in-switzerland-in-2025 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:47:19 +0200 revealed-the-job-salaries-to-expect-in-switzerland-in-2025 You may be entitled to more or fewer rights in Switzerland, depending on whether you have a B, C, or L permit. But does the permit also determine your salary level? https://www.thelocal.ch/20241016/do-salaries-in-switzerland-depend-on-the-type-of-work-permit-you-have Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:51:25 +0200 do-salaries-in-switzerland-depend-on-the-type-of-work-permit-you-have While the Swiss government is satisfied with the outcome of its latest round of negotiations with Brussels, provisions related to posted foreign workers need to be tightened, unions claim. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250203/why-the-swiss-eu-deal-has-raised-fears-over-wages-of-foreign-workers-in-switzerland Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:51:43 +0100 why-the-swiss-eu-deal-has-raised-fears-over-wages-of-foreign-workers-in-switzerland You may be wondering what salary your child’s teacher receives in Switzerland. Here are some answers. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240819/how-much-do-teachers-earn-in-switzerland Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:35:36 +0200 how-much-do-teachers-earn-in-switzerland As of January 1st, salaries went up in four of the five cantons in Switzerland which have minimum wage laws. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250103/four-swiss-cantons-increase-minimum-wage Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:45:13 +0100 four-swiss-cantons-increase-minimum-wage In 2023, voters in the city of Zurich approved a move to implement a new minimum wage law for low-income residents. But a local court has nullified the move. Will it ever happen? https://www.thelocal.ch/20241203/swiss-court-ruling-spells-end-for-zurichs-minimum-wage-plan Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:01 +0100 swiss-court-ruling-spells-end-for-zurichs-minimum-wage-plan It is a common misconception that everyone in Switzerland is wealthy. But in fact, most of the country’s population is part of the middle-income class. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240312/just-how-rich-is-switzerlands-middle-class Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:12:18 +0100 just-how-rich-is-switzerlands-middle-class