Cantonal minimum wage

Ticino minimum wage 2026

In 2026 the statutory minimum wage in the canton of Ticino is CHF 20.00–20.50/h gross: here is the estimated monthly amount, the legal basis and what it means for cross-border workers.

Updated on 21 July 2026

Hourly minimum wage
CHF 20.00–20.50/h
Estimated gross monthly
≈ CHF 3’640–3’731
In force since
2021

Phased in from December 2021; set as a band (depending on the economic sector) and the lowest statutory minimum among the five cantons. It is the key reference for cross-border workers, since Ticino concentrates most frontier jobs.

Legal basis and how it works

Cantonal Minimum Wage Act (LSM).

Source: Repubblica e Cantone Ticino — Divisione dell’economia (Ufficio dell’ispettorato del lavoro)

How it compares with the other cantons

Only five Swiss cantons have a statutory minimum wage. Here is the hourly comparison for the current year:

CantonIn force sinceHourly minimum wageMonthly estimate
Geneva2020CHF 24.59/h≈ CHF 4’475
Basel-Stadt2022CHF 22.20/h≈ CHF 4’040
Jura2018CHF 21.40/h≈ CHF 3’895
Neuchâtel2017CHF 21.35/h≈ CHF 3’886
Ticino2021CHF 20.00–20.50/h≈ CHF 3’640–3’731

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Ticino in 2026?

In 2026 the statutory minimum wage in the canton of Ticino is CHF 20.00–20.50/h gross. The figure is indexed to the cost of living every year.

Does the Ticino minimum wage also apply to cross-border workers?

Yes. The cantonal minimum wage applies to every worker employed in the canton, including cross-border workers with a G permit, regardless of their country of residence.

Can a collective agreement set a higher minimum?

Yes. If the sector collective agreement sets a minimum wage above the cantonal one, the figure more favourable to the employee applies.

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