January 31, 2025|
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|10 months agoFrench-German bilingualism boosts salaries in Romandy
Study shows French-speaking Swiss workers earn 10-20% more when proficient in German, highlighting economic advantages of multilingualism in Switzerland's job market
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- Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh
- Approximately 65% of Switzerland is German-speaking
- German language skills are particularly critical in healthcare and gastronomy sectors
- French-speaking students typically study German for seven years by age 18
By The Numbers
10-20%
Salary increase for French-speaking Swiss workers who speak German
15% to 30%
Increase in German language lesson revenue share since 2017
They Said
"Finding people who speak both French and German is difficult. Such people are so rare they are constantly trying to build a pool of them to meet employer demand."