Salary Calculator for Domestic Workers

What does your housekeeper earn net? What does it cost you in total? Calculate here — free, no registration, for all 26 cantons.

Based on BSV 2026nDSG-compliantNo signup requiredSwiss sources

Wage calculator for employers

Official data 2026

Hourly wageCHF 30/h

CHF 20CHF 50

Hours per week3h

1h20h

Canton

Net wage for your household help

CHF 374.33/mo

Gross wageCHF 422.49

of which holiday supplementCHF 32.49

Deductions (AHV, ALV, tax)−CHF 48.16

Where does the gross wage go?

Monthly breakdown.

Net88.6%

AHV/IV/EO5.3%

ALV1.1%

Withholding tax5.0%

0 CHFCHF 422.49

Total Cost of Employment

What your household help really costs you — all-in.

Include 13th month salary

Gross wageCHF 422.49

AHV/IV/EO + UVG + FAK + ALV (employer)CHF 33.50

Clino (all-in)CHF 19.90

Accountant overhead (DIY, ~)CHF 60.00

With Clino

CHF 475.89

/Mt.

With accountant (DIY)

CHF 515.99

/Mt.

Savings per yearCHF 481.20

Clino: only +CHF 19.90/mo vs. ~CHF 60/mo DIY with accountant

Your next steps

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Compare cantons

Pick up to 3 cantons to compare FAK rates and total cost.

Neighboring cantons:

Canton	FAK	Net	Employer cost	Difference
Zurich	1.02%	CHF 374.33	CHF 475.89	—

This is your calculator. Clino is your payroll office.

Clino runs this EVERY MONTH automatically, pays AHV, sends PDF payslips, files year-end. CHF 19.90/mo flat, everything included.

CHF 19.90/moFlat fee

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Contribution rates according to BSV 2026 · Suva (UVG)

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Build your own payslip.

Three sliders — the document follows. This is exactly how Clino calculates every month.

Hours per week8Gross hourly wageCHF 30.00Floor = 2026 NAV minimum wage: CHF 20.35

Vacation entitlement

PayslipPREVIEW

Gross wage (34.6 h)1'039.20

+ Vacation supplement 8.33%86.57

Gross incl. vacation1'125.77

− AHV/IV/EO 5.3%59.67

− ALV 1.1%12.38

− NBU 1.432%16.12

NET PAYCHF 1'037.60

Your full cost (incl. employer contributions)CHF 1'203.50

Excl. FAK (cantonal) & withholding tax · avg. 4.33 weeks/month

How the salary is calculated

Gross wage

Hourly rate multiplied by hours worked. Plus the holiday supplement: 8.33% for 4 weeks holiday, 10.64% for 5 weeks, 13.04% for 6 weeks.

Employee deductions

Deducted from the gross wage: AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), withholding tax (5% in the simplified procedure). From 8 or more hours per week, non-occupational accident insurance (UVG-NBU, 1.432%) is added.

Sources: BSV (AHV/ALV) · Suva (UVG)

Your employer contributions

In addition to the net wage, you pay as employer: AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), occupational accident insurance (UVG-BU, 0.505%) and the cantonal FAK contribution (varies from 1.025% to 2.75% depending on the canton).

Sources: BSV (AHV/ALV) · Suva (UVG-BU)

Gross or net agreed?

Many domestic workers agree on a net wage ("I get CHF 30 in hand"). In this case, Clino calculates the corresponding gross wage so that the agreed net amount remains after all deductions.

Source of contribution rates

All rates are based on the official data from the Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) and the cantonal compensation offices, valid from 1 January 2026. UVG rates according to the VAVplus framework agreement (SOLIDA Insurance AG). FAK contributions per canton.

BSV – AHV/IV/EO-Beitragssätze BSV – ALV Suva – UVG

What now?

You know the costs. Clino prepares the rest — contract, payslip, social security registration. You submit.

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Frequently asked questions about the wage calculator

Is the calculator accurate for every canton?▾

Yes. It uses the official 2026 AHV, ALV and UVG rates plus your canton's family-allowance (FAK) contribution. Just select your canton.

Do I owe AHV contributions even for small wages?▾

Yes, in principle from the first franc. Only people under 25 earning less than CHF 750 per year are exempt. From CHF 750 of annual wage, registration is mandatory.

What is the difference between gross and net salary?▾

Gross is the agreed wage before deductions; net is what your helper actually receives. As the employer you also pay your own social contributions — the calculator shows your total cost.

What happens after I calculate?▾

Clino prepares the contract, payslip and AHV registration documents for your canton. You remain the employer and submit the registration yourself — we guide you through every step.