Switzerland salary & net pay calculator (Brutto-Netto)
Calculate Swiss net take-home salary from gross: AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), BVG pension, and cantonal Quellensteuer withholding tax in Swiss Francs.
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About this tool
Calculate your Swiss net take-home pay from your gross annual or monthly salary (Brutto-Netto-Rechner Schweiz). Accurately applies 1st pillar social security (AHV/IV/EO at 5.3%), unemployment insurance (ALV at 1.1%), 2nd pillar occupational pension (BVG / LPP), accident insurance (NBU), and cantonal withholding tax (Quellensteuer).
How to use it
- 1 Enter your gross salary (monthly or annual).
- 2 Select your canton of residence and marital status.
- 3 Adjust your BVG pension deduction rate and view your exact net salary and deductions breakdown.
Questions
What are the statutory employee social security deductions in Switzerland?
Employees pay 5.3% for AHV/IV/EO (Old Age, Disability, and Loss of Income insurance) and 1.1% for ALV (Unemployment Insurance) on salary up to CHF 148,200. Employers match these contributions.
What is Quellensteuer (withholding tax) in Switzerland?
Quellensteuer is tax deducted directly at source from the monthly pay of foreign employees who hold a B-permit, L-permit, or cross-border G-permit and do not hold Swiss citizenship or a C-settlement permit.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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