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Swiss pay levels, minimum wages, collective agreements and payslips: the numbers that matter.

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251 articles on salaries, newest first.

• Initiative Against Wage Dumping Rejected in Ticino

  56.17% of Ticinesi voted against the MPS initiative against wage dumping.

• Minimum Wage: The Counter-Proposal is Gaining Momentum

  Canton Ticino is nearing an agreement on the social minimum wage, with a proposal that could be discussed in the Grand Council in April.

• Ticino: Vote on the Anti-Wage Dumping Initiative

  On March 8, Ticino will decide on the future of wages and social dumping with a new initiative.

• Ticino Minimum Wage: A Historic Agreement in Sight

  After years of a 'war of nerves,' Ticino is on the verge of reaching an agreement on the minimum wage, which will see a gradual increase to CHF 21.75-22.25/hour by 2029.

• Ticino Minimum Wage: A Turning Point in Compromise?

  The Ticino Socialist Party opens dialogue on the counter-proposal for the minimum wage, setting conditions on benefits and derogations from CCLs, with a planned increase up to 22.25 francs/hour.

• Minimum Wage in Ticino: Conditional Green Light for a Compromise

  The Ticino Socialist Party opens to dialogue on the counterproposal for the social minimum wage, setting significant conditions on benefits and exemptions to collective labor agreements (CLAs). A potential increase of CHF 320 per month looms for thousands of workers, including cross-border commuters, but the path ahead remains long and fraught with crucial challenges.

• Ticino Minimum Wage: PS Open to Compromise, What Are the Conditions?

  The cantonal socialist committee gives conditional approval to the counter-proposal on the social minimum wage, setting clear boundaries on benefits and collective labor agreement (CLA) derogations. Estimated monthly increase of CHF 320.

• Ticino to vote on anti-wage dumping initiative

  On March 8, 2026, Ticino citizens will decide on the initiative 'Respect for workers' rights!', aimed at combating wage and social dumping in the Canton, where the median salary is the lowest in Switzerland.

• Ticino votes on anti-wage dumping initiative

  On March 8, 2026, the Canton will decide on a proposal to protect wages and tackle the 'Wild West' of the labor market, with direct implications for cross-border workers.

• Crucial vote in Ticino: the anti-wage dumping initiative

  Ticino, the canton with the lowest wages, is preparing to vote on an initiative that wants to armor paychecks. An analysis of the consequences for cross-border commuters.

• Ticino Votes: 'Anti-Wage Dumping' Initiative Ignites the Debate

  On March 8, 2026, Ticino will decide on an initiative to combat wage and social dumping: mandatory contract notification and increased controls to safeguard paychecks.

• Educators in Germany: salaries up to 3,000 euros, an alternative for cross-border workers?

  While Ticino attracts, a new opportunity opens up in Germany for educators, with salaries up to 3,000 euros and relocation support. An option to consider for young people in the border area.

• Cap on Energy Managers' Salaries: What Does It Mean for Ticino?

  A parliamentary initiative proposes limiting the salaries of executives in public electric companies to the salary of a federal councillor, sparking a discussion closely tied to the cost of living and public services in Ticino.

• Ticino Minimum Wage: The Socialist Party Says Yes to the Compromise

  The Socialist Cantonal Committee approves the agreement on minimum wage in Ticino, with proposals for benefits and exemptions. The popular initiative will not be withdrawn, sending a clear signal to thousands of cross-border workers and residents.

• The House of Hockey: What's New in Ticino

  The new hockey season in Ticino brings excitement, changes, and opportunities for the region and cross-border workers.

• Educators in Germany: Salaries up to €3,000

  New opportunities in Germany for educators: salaries up to €3,000, German language courses included, and relocation support available.

• Minimum wage: the PS approves the compromise

  The Ticino Socialist Party votes in favor of the minimum wage compromise but keeps the popular initiative.

• Social minimum wage: Ticino seeks an agreement

  Ticino's politicians are working on a counter-proposal to the Socialist Party's initiative for a social minimum wage. The road is steep, but the outcome could reshape basic salaries.

• Ticino minimum wage: aiming for 22 CHF per hour

  A draft agreement has been presented that would raise the minimum wage to 22 CHF per hour by 2029. A gradual increase in three stages starting from 2027 is planned.

• "Free hours in the evening": an architect's report from Mendrisio

  A CHF 160,000 fine for two architecture firms in Mendrisio. A new graduate's testimony: hired as an intern, he worked full-time for a few hundred francs.

• Free hours and false promises: the case of architects in Mendrisio

  A 160,000 CHF fine for two Mendrisio firms. A recent graduate's testimony reveals the reality of internships with endless hours and minimal pay, an alarm bell on wage dumping.

• Tax Agreement 2026: A Practical Simulation for Frontalieri

  How will your net salary change from 2026? We analyze a CHF 65,000 salary: here's what's left in your pocket under the new Italy-Switzerland tax regime.

• 13th AVS Pension: How to Pay? Higher Deductions Eyed

  The Council of States' commission is pushing for mixed financing: a VAT hike and salary contributions. An extra cost of 4.2 billion that could weigh on payslips.

• Permit S and low wages: the impact on work in Ticino

  Nearly 50% of Ukrainians with Permit S are employed, but with average salaries of CHF 4,571. An analysis of the impact on the Ticino labor market and cross-border workers.