CHF 24.59/h
Cantonal minimum wage
Paying less risks fines under the federal anti-undeclared-work law.
Source
Canton of GenevaRegister a cleaner in Geneva
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Is your cleaner in Genève correctly registered?
Contract, payroll, registration — all handled. CHF 19.90/month, cancel anytime.
30 days free • Nothing charged before day 30 • Done in 5 minutes
Clino is simple
Clino handles the paperwork. You stay in control.
What Clino does — for CHF 19.90
- Employment contract ready to sign
- Wage & social contributions calculated
- Registration & forms pre-filled
- Reminds you of every deadline — how, when, where
What stays with you
- Confirm with one click
- Pay the wage directly
No power of attorney — full control
Your personal plan
Your cleaner in Geneva — fully planned.
Set hours and wage. Cost, procedure and insurance appear instantly.
h/week
8
CHF/h
33
Your postcode1201Canton Geneva
Your Geneva hiring plan
Responsible office
OCAS Genève
online via AVSeasy
Your procedure
Simplified procedure
One statement per year · 5% withholding tax included.
Accident insurance
- Occupational accident (BU) — paid by the employer
- Non-occupational accident (NBU) — mandatory from 8 h/week
Your cost per month
CHF 1'372.76/ month
≈ CHF 16'473.12 / year
Gross wageCHF 1'239.41
Social contributions (employer)CHF 113.45
ClinoCHF 19.90
Your cleaner receives net CHF 1'080.01
What Clino does for you
- Employment contract ready
- Registration with OCAS Genève prepared
- Wage & contributions calculated every month
UNDECLAREDThe dark reality.
- ✕No contract — just a handshake
- ✕Accident? You pay the medical bills
- ✕Fines up to CHF 10,000 + 5 years back pay
REGISTEREDThe bright reality.
- ✓NAV-compliant employment contract
- ✓Accident insurance from hour one
- ✓AHV settled cleanly — CHF 19.90/mo.
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DRAG THE LINE — WHERE DOES YOUR HOUSEHOLD STAND?
FR
Official language
French
Salary certificate deadline
31 January — wage statement to employees
Canton of GenevaVive Genève !le cri de l'Escalade
All of Geneva — one office, one registration
Every municipality, one office: OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales.
GenèvePLZ 1204register
VernierPLZ 1214register
LancyPLZ 1212register
MeyrinPLZ 1217register
CarougePLZ 1227register
Geneva authorityWhere do I register my cleaner in Geneva?
The responsible authority is OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales. You register online through the AVSeasy portal, no counter and no paper.
You use AVSeasy. Behind it is OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales.
OCAS Genève·ocas.ch
The responsible social-insurance office
Collects AHV, IV, EO, ALV and family allowances for private-household employers in Canton Geneva and issues one statement per year.
Open websiteAVSeasy·ocas.ch/avseasy
The online portal
Set up the account, register the cleaner and report wages here. Under the simplified procedure (VAVplus) up to CHF 22'680/year, your only touchpoint.
Open portalHow it actually works
- 1Open an account on AVSeasy — confirmation code arrives by post (3–5 days).
- 2Activate "Private household" — that registers you as an employer with OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales.
- 3Add the cleaner with her AHV number (756.…) and start date.
- 4Report the annual salary — OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales settles everything automatically.
Clino walks you through each step with screenshots and pre-fills the wage fields from your monthly payroll.
Other Geneva offices — only if relevant to your situation
OCIRT Geneva
Office cantonal de l'inspection et des relations du travail (OCIRT) Geneva. Switzerland's most active undeclared-work inspectorate — private-household checks are frequent.
Geneva tax office
Geneva Tax Administration (AFC). Wage certificate from the OCAS portal — transmitted automatically to the cantonal tax administration.
Canton of Geneva
Official cantonal portal — overview of all administrative services.
Specific to canton Geneva
What's different in Geneva
FR
Official language
The OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales works in French.
CHF 2,073per child
One-off birth allowance
On top of the regular child allowance. Paid out by the OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales.
2.22% FAK
FAK rate above CH average
Swiss average: 1.67 %. Factor this into your budget.
G+
Cross-border workers common
Check the G permit and report withholding tax correctly.
Costs in Geneva
What you pay as a Geneva employer — at a glance
2.22%
Geneva FAK
Family allowance contribution, employer only.
CHF 22,680
VAVplus threshold
Annual wage per cleaner — one statement instead of monthly.
CHF 29–34
Average Geneva wage
Gross/hour incl. holiday — typical range.
CHF 2,073
Birth allowance
One-off per birth — specific to Geneva.
On your own vs. with Clino
Registering in Geneva — solo or with Clino
What you have to research, word and keep track of yourself — and what Clino handles for you.
Registering on your own in Geneva
- Find OCAS as the responsible compensation office
- Understand OCAS AVSeasy portal and request access
- Calculate FAK contribution at 2.25% correctly
- Build payslip with Geneva rates and CHF 24.59 minimum wage in Excel
- Apply Canton of Geneva withholding tax tables
- Submit annual report correctly to OCAS
With Clino in Geneva
- OCAS auto-detected — AVSeasy data prepared
- Geneva FAK (2.25%), AHV, ALV, CHF 24.59 min wage — all pre-loaded
- Payslip as PDF with all Geneva deductions
- Canton of Geneva withholding tax calculated automatically
- Annual report for OCAS prepared — just upload it
Preconfigured for OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales and Geneva rates — not a generic solution.
Inspection intensity
Sample-basedFrequent
Frequent inspections
How strict are inspections in Geneva?
Geneva is among the cantons with active undeclared-work inspections. Failing to register your household help risks fines, up to 5 years of back-paid social contributions and, in serious cases, prosecution.
With Clino you're correctly registered in minutes — registration, insurance and payroll included.
Backdated registration
What if I've never registered my cleaner?
Common situation. OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales accepts backdated registrations, far cheaper than getting caught.
1
Up to 5 years backdated
Declare wages from the last 5 years. OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales issues one consolidated statement.
2
Self-declaration avoids the fine
Self-report and you pay only the contributions. Get caught and you risk up to CHF 10,000 (BGSA) plus interest.
3
Inspections are real
The Geneva undeclared-work inspectorate randomly audits private households, more so since 2024.
⚠️ BGSA fines up to CHF 5,000 for negligence, up to CHF 10,000 for intent — plus backdated contributions.
Tools for Geneva
Calculate, check and plan it yourself
Four small tools, no signup — pre-loaded with Geneva rates.
AHV calculator
AHV contributions to the franc.
CalculateNet ↔ Gross
Convert net pay to gross cost.
ConvertObligation check
Do you have to register?
Start checkEmployment contract
Geneva-compliant template, ready to sign.
Open templateNearby cantons
VaudCross-border worker
Register a cross-border workerEmploying a cross-border worker in Geneva?
Geneva borders France. Even if your household help is a cross-border worker (G permit), AHV registration and accident insurance apply in Switzerland. Clino handles the correct registration.
Why Clino
Why Clino knows the canton of Geneva
Clino knows the rules, rates and compensation office of Geneva in detail — so you don't have to deal with any of it.
Cantonal compensation office
Registration directly with OCAS - Office cantonal des assurances sociales — the competent body for Geneva.
Correct rates
Geneva's family-allowance rate, child benefits and minimum wage are built in.
Simplified procedure
AHV, UI and accident insurance (VAVplus) run through a single procedure.
Made in Switzerland0 commission on VAVplusSeen in the media (tio.ch)Minimum wage applied
Rates verified on 2026-06-10 · 2026 tariffs
Every role, one flat price
Register other household help in Geneva
Whoever you employ at home — Clino registers them correctly, insures them and runs payroll, all prepared in Geneva.
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Frequently asked questions — Geneva
How do I register my cleaner with OCAS in Geneva?
Through the OCAS (Office cantonal des assurances sociales) AVSeasy portal. Clino prepares all forms — you upload them directly to AVSeasy. OCAS confirms registration within days.
What is the FAK rate in the Canton of Geneva?
The family allowance contribution (FAK) is 2.25% of gross wages in the Canton of Geneva — paid solely by the employer. Clino calculates this automatically.
What is the typical hourly wage for a cleaner in Geneva?
The average is CHF 29–33/hour (gross) in Geneva. Note: the Canton of Geneva has a cantonal minimum wage of CHF 24.59/hour — legally binding for all employment relationships in the canton.
What child allowances apply in the Canton of Geneva?
CHF 311 per child per month (child allowance), CHF 415 per child per month (education allowance from age 16). Plus a CHF 2,073 birth allowance. Paid through OCAS.
What is the simplified procedure (VAV) in Geneva?
In the Canton of Geneva, AHV, ALV, withholding tax and UVG are settled together through OCAS. Applies to wages up to CHF 22,680 per year per employer.
What happens if I don't register my cleaner in Geneva?
Undeclared work is actively prosecuted in the Canton of Geneva. Fines up to CHF 10,000 plus back-payment of all social insurance contributions — retroactively up to 5 years.
What does Clino cost?
CHF 19.90 per month — flat rate. First 30 days free. Cancel monthly.
How do I register my cleaner with the AHV in Geneva?
You register as an employer with OCAS Genève (the responsible compensation office) and add your cleaner with her AHV number (756.…). Under the simplified procedure (VAVplus) one filing per year is enough. Clino prepares the AHV registration for Geneva and guides you step by step.
What does the AHV registration cost in Geneva?
Registration itself is free. Only the social contributions apply: AHV/IV/EO 10.6% and ALV 2.2% (split in half), plus the cantonal FAK contribution (employer only) and UVG. Clino calculates all Geneva rates automatically.
From what wage must I register my cleaner with the AHV?
From CHF 750 of annual wage per person, AHV registration is mandatory across Switzerland – including in Geneva. Even a few hours a week usually exceeds this threshold.
In every municipality of Geneva
Registration works the same across the whole canton — whether your cleaner works in Genève, Vernier, Lancy or one of the 37 other localities: same compensation office, same procedure, same flat fee.
GenèveVernierLancyMeyrinCarougeGrand-LancyOnexCointrinLe Grand-SaconnexAïreLes AvanchetsVésenazColognyChêne-Bougeries+37
Canton Geneva compared
- At 2.22%, Geneva's FAK contribution is among the higher ones in Switzerland (rank 22 of 26, ascending).
- The child allowance of CHF 311/month is CHF 96 above the federal minimum of CHF 215.
- The typical hourly wage for domestic work is around CHF 31 (average across cantons: CHF 27).
- Canton Geneva has a statutory minimum wage of CHF 24.59/hour — it overrides the NAV floor.
Public holidays in Geneva (2026)
Thu 1.1.New Year's DayFri 3.4.Good FridayMon 6.4.Easter MondayThu 14.5.Ascension DayMon 25.5.Whit MondaySat 1.8.Swiss National DayThu 10.9.Jeûne genevoisFri 25.12.Christmas DayThu 31.12.Restoration of the Republic
These days are assimilated to Sundays (Art. 20a Labour Act). Only 1 August is paid by federal law — whether other holidays are paid depends on the contract or the NAV. Source: SECO, as of 12.12.2024.
This is how fast it goes in Geneva
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Bonjour! We've found a cleaner in Genève — what do we need to do now?
09:12Great! Done in 5 minutes: we register her with the OCAS Genève and prepare the contract + payslips. Valid across the whole canton of Geneva.
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New to Switzerland — or cross-border?
Hiring as an expat works exactly the same, in English. And if your helper lives in France, the cross-border procedure applies — Clino handles both.
Are you the cleaner?
Pay, insurance, your rights — plus a ready-made pack you can send your employer so they register you legally.
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