Salaries in Switzerland
Salary in Switzerland with university / university of applied sciences
With university / university of applied sciences the median gross wage in Switzerland is ≈ CHF 9'500 per month according to BFS data. Here is the comparison and how to work out your cross-border net.
Data: 21 July 2026
Education level is one of the strongest drivers of pay in Switzerland. For university / university of applied sciences the Earnings Structure Survey reports a median gross wage of ≈ CHF 9'500 per month, against a national median of ≈ CHF 6'788. The figure is gross, standardised and covers the whole economy: actual pay also depends on occupation, canton and experience. To estimate your cross-border net, after contributions and withholding tax, use the calculator.
Find out what you would keep net as a cross-border worker, based on the canton and your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How much do you earn in Switzerland with university / university of applied sciences?
The median gross wage is about ≈ CHF 9'500 per month according to BFS data. It is a whole-economy reference; the real amount changes by occupation, sector and canton.
Is the value gross or net?
It is the median gross monthly wage. For the cross-border net (contributions + withholding tax) use the calculator.
Source: BFS/FSO — Swiss Earnings Structure Survey (LSE) 2022. Median gross monthly wage, standardised, total economy (private + public sector). Indicative values.