Swiss Wages Rise Significantly in 2025, Outpacing Inflation
Swiss workers see 2.3% nominal wage increase in 2025, with real wage growth expected as inflation remains between 0.1-0.3%, boosting purchasing power.

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Swiss employees receive substantial pay rise with nominal wages up 2.3% in 2025, outpacing inflation and boosting real purchasing power.
Swiss workers see 2.3% nominal wage increase in 2025, with real wage growth expected as inflation remains between 0.1-0.3%, boosting purchasing power.

Trade unions demand significant pay raises citing stagnant real wages and rising living costs despite productivity gains.

Despite international trade challenges, many Swiss companies plan to increase wages in 2026, with certain sectors leading the positive wage growth trend.

KOF survey of 4,500 firms indicates planned salary increases, though expectations are down 0.3 percentage points from previous year's projections.

Major shift in Swiss hospitality sector as industry leaders pledge to ensure living wages for workers

Swiss trade union Unia reveals ongoing wage discrimination ahead of June 14 strike, with women earning 17.5% less than men despite equality legislation.

Swiss workers see real wage growth of 0.7% as nominal wages increase by 1.8%, outpacing annual inflation of 1.1%, marking first real wage gains since 2022.

Multiple Swiss regions implement wage increases as of January 1st, marking significant development in cantonal labor policies

Healthcare, retail, and hospitality workers face insufficient wage increases despite inflation, while construction trades see better outcomes.

From trusted Swiss news outlets