Employer-cost calculator
What does a CHF 180,000 employee actually cost you?
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Minimum CHF 150,000Employee age
FAK rates vary by canton. Your fixed quote uses the employee's canton of residence.
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Invoiced from Switzerland to your foreign legal entity at 0% Swiss VAT.
Gross annual salaryCHF 180,000
AHV / IV / EO (state pension) · 5.3%CHF 9,540
ALV (unemployment insurance) · 1.1%, capped at CHF 148,200CHF 1,630
Administration costs · 0.3%CHF 540
FAK (family allowances) · ~1.3%, cantonalCHF 2,340
UVG (accident insurance) · ~0.4%, cappedCHF 593
KTG (sick-pay insurance) · ~0.7%CHF 1,260
BVG (occupational pension) · employer share, age 35–44CHF 3,213
Employer charges totalCHF 19,116 (10.6%)
Taxolution Payroll fee · CHF 1,250 × 12CHF 15,000
Total annual employer costCHF 214,116 ≈ CHF 17,843 / month
What your employee takes homeGross CHF 180,000 minus employee contributions of CHF 15,865 (AHV, ALV, accident insurance, BVG). Before income tax, which depends on canton and personal situation.
CHF 164,135 ≈ CHF 13,678 / month
Indicative figures based on 2026 rates. BVG depends on the pension plan and age; FAK and KTG vary by canton and insurer. Your quote will show exact numbers for your case.
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