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.
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Wage calculator for employers
Official data 2026That is 13 h a month on average: 12 h in a month with 4 weeks, 15 h in one with 5.
The CHF 21.12 withholding tax is paid by your employee. Under the ordinary tariff it would be CHF 1.06 if this job is her only income. Check whether the flat rate suits her
Per month: a month she works. Per year: 48 working weeks with the 8.33% holiday supplement; the 4 vacation weeks carry no wage, the supplement pays them.
Not included: sick-pay insurance (KTG), compulsory in this canton.
This is your calculator. Clino is your payroll office.
Clino calculates this EVERY MONTH automatically, sends the PDF payslip, prepares the annual wage declaration, estimates the compensation office invoice and reminds you of every deadline. CHF 19.90/mo flat, everything included.
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Total Cost of Employment
What your household help really costs you: all-in.
Clino: only +CHF 19.90/mo vs. ~CHF 60/mo DIY with accountant
Where does the money go?
78 cents of every franc are net wage. Clino: 4 cents.
Your employee pays CHF 48.16 (taken from the wage). You pay CHF 55.64 on top of the gross wage.
Contribution rates according to BSV 2026 · Suva (UVG)
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 2.85% 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.
What now?
You know the costs. Clino prepares the rest. Contract, payslip, social security registration. You submit.
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. Exceptions: young people up to the end of the year they turn 17 are exempt; so are people up to the end of the year they turn 25 with wages up to CHF 750/year, unless they ask to pay contributions. From reference age an allowance of CHF 16'800/year per employer applies.
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.
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