working in Switzerland
How can I find a job in Switzerland?
Before planning to work in Switzerland, please look at the section "How can I immigrate to Switzerland?" There are strict regulations about work permits.
Do not forget that English is not one of the Swiss national languages. Depending on your profession, you may find it extremely difficult to perform your job if you do not speak (at least) one of the Swiss languages. In the German speaking parts of the country, you may find it more or less essential to know not only High German but also Swiss German.
- Living and working in Switzerland Federal Office for Migration
- Swisslinks: economy swissinfo
- Verbaende.ch Umbrella organisations (in German)
- Living and Working in Switzerland For EU citizens
- Free Movement of Persons Switzerland - EU/EFTA Federal Office for Migration
- Recognition of foreign diplomas swissinfo swisslinks
What are salaries and conditions like?
It is impossible to give precise salary levels, but the links below will give you some idea of what you may expect.
Remember that salaries in Geneva and Zurich are likely to be higher than in most other places in Switzerland.
Remember too that the cost of living in Switzerland is high.
- Comparative salaries Official site of the state of Geneva (in French)
- Salary calculator Swiss Trade Union Federation (in French, German)