Nanny salary calculator Switzerland

Gross, net and total cost of your nanny: exact for your canton.

Example: the Müller family in Zurich, nanny at CHF 30/h × 40 h/week, 2 children. Gross wage approx. CHF 5'735/month, net approx. CHF 4'995, total employer cost approx. CHF 6'310/month (Clino included).

Adjust the numbers below to your situation: hourly wage, hours, canton, Sunday supplement and 13th-month salary.

AHV/ALV/UVG/FAK rates 2026 Simplified procedure (VAV) No registration required

Official data 2026Source: BSV + SVA Zürich

Examples:

Hourly wage (gross)CHF 30/h

CHF 22CHF 50

Hours per week40 h

Canton

Number of children

Affects family allowances and the tax deduction, see tax-deduction calculator.

Evening/weekend hours per week (+25%)0 h

Sunday supplements are not mandatory under the NAV, but we recommend fixing them in the contract.

Include 13th-month salaryCommon in the nanny sector but not legally required. Increases gross, net and social contributions by 1/12.

Nanny's age35

Determines the BVG contribution rate (7–18%).

Gross wage / month

CHF 5'633.05

before deductions

Net to the nanny

CHF 4'738.82

after AHV/ALV/UVG/source tax

Total employer cost

CHF 6'271.05

incl. Clino CHF 19.90/mo

Where does your employer franc go?

Breakdown of the monthly total cost (CHF 6'271.05).

Net wage (to nanny)

CHF 4'738.82 · 75.6%

Nanny deductions (AHV/ALV/UVG/source tax/BVG)

CHF 894.23 · 14.3%

Employer contributions

CHF 618.10 · 9.9%

Clino flat fee

CHF 19.90 · 0.3%

Annual projection (Zürich)

Gross wage / year

CHF 67'596.60

Net wage / year

CHF 56'865.81

Total cost / year

CHF 75'252.63

FAK rate Zürich: 1.02% · UVG-NBU active (≥ 8 h/week) · FSIO/Suva rates 2026

BVG (pension fund) is mandatory here

The annual wage exceeds CHF 22'680; occupational pension (2nd pillar) is mandatory and already included in the net / employer cost above. The simplified procedure is NOT available here.

You know the numbers. Clino handles the paperwork.

Employment contract, AHV registration, monthly payroll, withholding tax and year-end: all for CHF 19.90/month. You file with the compensation office.

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The calculation uses the simplified procedure with a flat 5% withholding tax. For gross wages above CHF 22'680/year, settlement runs through the ordinary procedure. Clino detects this automatically.

What do gross, net and employer cost mean?

Gross wage

This is the wage before deduction of social insurance and withholding tax. The gross wage appears in the employment contract and the salary statement.

Net wage (what the nanny receives)

From the gross wage, AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), above 8 hours/week UVG-NBU (1.432%) and, in the simplified procedure, a flat 5% withholding tax are deducted. The remainder is transferred to the nanny's account.

Total employer cost

On top of the gross wage come the employer contributions (AHV/IV/EO 5.3%, ALV 1.1%, UVG-BU 0.5%, FAK depending on the canton 1.025 to 2.75%) plus the Clino flat fee of CHF 19.90/month. This is what the nanny actually costs you per month.

13th-month salary and Sunday supplement

The 13th-month salary is not legally required but is standard for full-time nannies. Sunday or evening supplements are not mandatory under the NAV domestic work. We recommend agreeing them clearly in the contract (e.g. +25% per Sunday hour).

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Frequently asked questions

How is a nanny's net wage calculated in Switzerland?

From the gross wage, AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), above 8 hours/week UVG-NBU (1.432%) and, in the simplified procedure, the withholding tax (5%) are deducted. In Vaud and Valais a small employee FAK share is added. The result is the net wage the nanny is paid.

What does a nanny really cost the employer?

On top of the gross wage come employer contributions (AHV/IV/EO 5.3%, ALV 1.1%, UVG-BU approx. 0.5%, FAK depending on the canton 1.025 to 2.75%), roughly 8 to 12% extra. For a nanny on CHF 5'200 gross, expect around CHF 5'700 to 5'800 total cost per month plus the Clino flat fee.

Do I need a 13th-month salary for a nanny?

No, the 13th-month salary is not legally required in Switzerland, nor under the NAV domestic work. It is, however, common in the nanny sector, especially for full-time roles. If you agree it, it must be in the employment contract and increases social contributions proportionally.

How do weekend and evening hours affect the wage?

Under the NAV domestic work, Sunday supplements are not mandatory, but in many nanny contracts they are common (typically +25% to +50% on the hourly wage). We recommend fixing the supplements in the contract, either as an hourly supplement or as a monthly flat amount.

At what wage does the simplified procedure no longer pay off?

The simplified settlement procedure (VAV) applies up to CHF 22'680 gross wage per year and person. If a full-time nanny is above this (which is usually the case), registration runs through the ordinary procedure with individual withholding tax. Clino detects the threshold automatically.