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

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274 articles on salaries, newest first.

• Wages rising in 2027: here's how much more we could earn

  Swiss companies expect wage increases by 2027. According to a KOF survey, wage negotiations are expected to lead to an average 1.2% increase in wages next year.

• Drought and heatwave are putting cheese producers in crisis

  Heatwave and summer drought affect cheese and milk producers in Switzerland, with production declines and additional costs for fodder.

• Wages and the labour market in the Canton of Lucerne: sectors and levels

  The Canton of Lucerne offers a variety of hiring sectors and different salary levels, depending on the degree of training.

• Sickness funds, a salary cap? 'Symbolic policy'

  The Federal Council proposes to limit the salaries of sickness fund managers. But insurers say this won't have a significant impact on premiums.

• Swiss economy in great recovery in the second quarter

  Swiss GDP grew by 1.5% between April and June, driven by the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Growth of the Swiss economy: +1.5% in the 2nd quarter of 2026

  The rapid estimate of Switzerland's real GDP showed a 1.5% increase in the second quarter of 2026, thanks to the industrial and tertiary sectors

• Wages and the labour market in the Canton of Bern

  Analysis of sectors, wage levels and labour regulations in the Canton of Bern. Information on contracts, minimum wage and protections for workers.

• Heat and drought: triggering crisis mode requires more

  The Federal Council refuses to declare the extraordinary situation due to the drought and the heat.

• More drought and heat hamper Tête de Moine production

  The production of Tête de Moine AOP has been affected by drought and heat.

• Swiss more likely to spend. Especially for travel

  The PostFinance consumption indicator increased by 1.1% in July

• Production and import price index: 0.1% decrease

  The UST reports a fall in production and import prices in July 2026, driven by declines in oil and natural gas.

• Apprenticeships and vocational training in the Canton of Bern: a practical guide

  How to find an internship position, understand the apprenticeship contract, salary and professional maturity in the Bernese dual system.

• Apprenticeship and vocational training in Bern

  Practical guide to finding a traineeship in the Canton of Bern: from employment contract to professional maturity and salary.

• Drought in Switzerland: Rösti excludes urgent and federal measures

  The Federal Council monitors the drought and the 46% water deficit, excluding the extraordinary state for now and leaving the decisions to the Cantons.

• Zurich Airport: positive July; on passengers, flights and turnover

  Zurich Airport recorded a 2.4% increase in passengers in July, with 3.3 million total passengers.

• Cf: drought, there is no urgency for now for additional measures

  The Federal Council has not yet decided to take new measures to address the drought

• More On: record quarter with strong growth in Asia, but down on the stock market

  On scores another record quarter: the sports goods brand's turnover stood at CHF 850 million

• The agricultural sector reports damages of over 19 million francs.

  The drought is hitting Swiss farmers hard, with damages estimated at over 19 million francs.

• Heat does not curb meat consumption but drought could drive up prices

  The heatwave has not significantly curbed meat consumption so far, but prolonged drought risks reducing supply and driving up prices.

• Drought, damage to agriculture for 19 million francs

  Schweizer Hagel reports damages of at least 19 million francs. Affect summer crops such as corn, potatoes, beets and sunflowers.

• The heat does not curb meat consumption, but it will increase prices

  The heatwave has not prevented an increase in meat consumption, but the drought could reduce supply and drive up prices.

• Bell: 'It was the best first semester in company history'

  The Swiss meat processing giant closed the first half of the year with a substantially stable turnover and growing profits.

• Productivity increase for Logitech in Q1 2026/2027

  The 2026/2027 financial year starts well for Logitech: in the first quarter (April-June period) gross product increased by 13.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.

• Logitech: financial year 2026/2027 starts well, results above expectations

  Logitech: in the first quarter of 2026/2027, revenues of $1.2 billion, EBIT +60% and net profit +61%