13th month pay
in Switzerland.

Q: Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in Switzerland?

The 13 th month’s pay is considered a customary payment by employers in Switzerland, rather than mandatory.

Q: Are there more than 13th months of pay in Switzerland?

Some employers may offer an employee a 14 th monthly payment as part of a salary package to attract the best talent.

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Is there a 13th month pay in Switzerland?

Salaries in Switzerland are generally based on a 13th-month pay structure.

Is the 13th-month pay in Switzerland mandatory or standard?

It is not mandatory for employers to pay Swiss workers a 13^th month’s pay as part of their salary package, however, it is typically considered customary though.

How is the 13th month pay calculated in Switzerland?

The 13^th month’s pay is equivalent to an employees’ one month’s salary amount.

When is the 13th month salary paid in Switzerland?

The 13^th month’s pay is paid in December or broken up into two instalment payments in July and December. It is up to the employer how they want to pay the 13^th month’s pay.

Does the 13th month salary amount to any extra payment by the employer?

The 13^th month’s pay is not considered an extra payment in Switzerland or as a bonus.

Is the 13th month salary taxable in Switzerland?

The 13th-month salary payment is taxed as part of the employee’s total salary.

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FAQs

Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in Switzerland?

The 13^th month’s pay is considered a customary payment by employers in Switzerland, rather than mandatory.

Are there more than 13th months of pay in Switzerland?

Some employers may offer an employee a 14^th monthly payment as part of a salary package to attract the best talent.

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