September 9, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss 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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- Nominal wages in Switzerland are estimated to rise by 2.3% in 2025.
- Real wages are expected to grow significantly as wage increases outpace inflation.
- This marks a continued upward trend following a 1.8% nominal wage increase in 2024.
- Prior to 2024, Swiss workers experienced two consecutive years of falling real wages.
By The Numbers
2.3%
Nominal wage increase
0.1% - 0.3%
Forecasted inflation rate
1.8%
Nominal wage increase (2024)
0.7%
Real wage growth (2024)
They Said
"On average, employees in Switzerland have received a significant pay rise this year."
"This indicates that wages will also rise in real terms in the current year, i.e. taking inflation into account."