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A new study by the Swiss Trade Union Federation reveals a growing disparity in wages over the last decade. While top earners' incomes have increased, those on lower wages have fallen behind, as the report blames stagnating average wages despite rising productivity and highlights a persistent gender pay gap.
In 2025, Swiss workers experienced the most significant real wage increase in over 15 years, with a 1.6% rise after inflation. This article analyzes new Federal Statistical Office data to reveal which job sectors saw the highest pay bumps and which are still lagging.
To boost female recruitment, the Swiss parliament has endorsed a motion to eliminate financial disadvantages for women in the armed forces, specifically targeting low allowance rates for those who worked part-time before their service. The army aims to increase its female contingent to 10%.
As part of the March 8th referendums, voters in several Swiss cantons will decide on key regional issues including minimum wage laws, cuts to long-term welfare payments, and the deployment of new speed cameras.
The OECD forecasts modest 1.2% GDP growth for Switzerland in 2026 and 2027, citing global uncertainty. However, a separate report from the Federal Statistical Office shows that a 2% rise in nominal wages has outstripped inflation, leading to a slight increase in purchasing power for Swiss employees for the first time in nine months.
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