CHF 21.35/h
Cantonal minimum wage
Paying less risks fines under the federal anti-undeclared-work law.
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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 Neuchâtel — fully planned.
Set hours and wage. Cost, procedure and insurance appear instantly.
h/week
8
CHF/h
33
Your postcode2000Canton Neuchâtel
Your Neuchâtel hiring plan
Responsible office
Caisse AVS NE
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 1'367.20/ month
≈ CHF 16'406.40 / year
Gross wageCHF 1'239.41
Social contributions (employer)CHF 107.89
ClinoCHF 19.90
Your cleaner receives net CHF 1'080.37
What Clino does for you
- Employment contract ready
- Registration with Caisse AVS NE 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 NeuchâtelBonjour !à la neuchâteloise
All of Neuchâtel — one office, one registration
Every municipality, one office: Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel.
Register in NeuchâtelNeuchâtel authorityWhere do I register my cleaner in Neuchâtel?
The responsible authority is Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel. You register online through the AVSeasy portal, no counter and no paper.
You use AVSeasy. Behind it is Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel.
Caisse AVS NE·caisseavsne.ch
The responsible social-insurance office
Collects AHV, IV, EO, ALV and family allowances for private-household employers in Canton Neuchâtel and issues one statement per year.
Open websiteAVSeasy·fr.avseasy.ch
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 Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel.
- 3Add the cleaner with her AHV number (756.…) and start date.
- 4Report the annual salary — Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel settles everything automatically.
Clino walks you through each step with screenshots and pre-fills the wage fields from your monthly payroll.
Other Neuchâtel offices — only if relevant to your situation
SEMP Neuchâtel
Service de l'emploi (SEMP) Neuchâtel. Undeclared-work checks in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds — inspection intensity around the French-speaking Switzerland average.
Neuchâtel tax office
Neuchâtel Tax Administration (SCCO). Wage certificate from AVSeasy — automatic transmission to the cantonal tax administration.
Canton of Neuchâtel
Official cantonal portal — overview of all administrative services.
Specific to canton Neuchâtel
What's different in Neuchâtel
FR
Official language
The Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel works in French.
CHF 1,200per child
One-off birth allowance
On top of the regular child allowance. Paid out by the Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel.
Costs in Neuchâtel
What you pay as a Neuchâtel employer — at a glance
1.8%
Neuchâtel FAK
Family allowance contribution, employer only.
CHF 22,680
VAVplus threshold
Annual wage per cleaner — one statement instead of monthly.
CHF 25–30
Average Neuchâtel wage
Gross/hour incl. holiday — typical range.
CHF 1,200
Birth allowance
One-off per birth — specific to Neuchâtel.
On your own vs. with Clino
Registering in Neuchâtel — 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 Neuchâtel
- Find Caisse Neuchâtel as the compensation office
- Understand AVSeasy portal and request access
- Calculate FAK contribution at 1.80%
- Comply with CHF 21.35/hour minimum wage
- Apply Canton of Neuchâtel withholding tax tables
- Submit annual report to Caisse Neuchâtel
With Clino in Neuchâtel
- Caisse Neuchâtel auto-detected — AVSeasy data prepared
- Neuchâtel FAK (1.80%), AHV, ALV, CHF 21.35 minimum wage — all pre-loaded
- Payslip as PDF with all Neuchâtel deductions
- Canton of Neuchâtel withholding tax calculated automatically
- Annual report for Caisse Neuchâtel prepared — just upload it
Preconfigured for Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel and Neuchâtel rates — not a generic solution.
Inspection intensity
Sample-basedFrequent
Regular inspections
How strict are inspections in Neuchâtel?
Even in Neuchâtel, registration is mandatory from CHF 750 annual wage. A single spot check — or an employee accident — can expose an unregistered hire, with fines and back-payments.
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. Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel accepts backdated registrations, far cheaper than getting caught.
1
Up to 5 years backdated
Declare wages from the last 5 years. Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel
Calculate, check and plan it yourself
Four small tools, no signup — pre-loaded with Neuchâtel rates.
Fribourg
Vaud
Bern
JuraCross-border worker
Register a cross-border workerEmploying a cross-border worker in Neuchâtel?
Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel
Clino knows the rules, rates and compensation office of Neuchâtel in detail — so you don't have to deal with any of it.
Cantonal compensation office
Registration directly with Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel — the competent body for Neuchâtel.
Correct rates
Neuchâtel'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 Neuchâtel
Whoever you employ at home — Clino registers them correctly, insures them and runs payroll, all prepared in Neuchâtel.
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Frequently asked questions — Neuchâtel
How do I register my cleaner with the Caisse de compensation du canton de Neuchâtel?
Through the AVSeasy portal of the Neuchâtel compensation office. Clino prepares all forms.
What is the FAK rate in the Canton of Neuchâtel?
The FAK contribution is 1.80% of gross wages — paid solely by the employer.
What is the typical hourly wage for a cleaner in Neuchâtel?
The average is around CHF 27/hour (gross) in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The canton has a statutory minimum wage of CHF 21.35/hour.
What child allowances apply in the Canton of Neuchâtel?
CHF 240 per child per month, CHF 320 for the education allowance from age 16. Plus a CHF 1,200 birth allowance.
What is the simplified procedure (VAV) in Neuchâtel?
AHV, ALV, withholding tax and UVG are settled together through Caisse Neuchâtel. Applies to wages up to CHF 22,680 per year per employer.
What happens if I don't register my cleaner in Neuchâtel?
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. First 30 days free. Cancel monthly.
How do I register my cleaner with the AHV in Neuchâtel?
You register as an employer with Caisse AVS NE (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 Neuchâtel and guides you step by step.
What does the AHV registration cost in Neuchâtel?
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 Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel. Even a few hours a week usually exceeds this threshold.
In every municipality of Neuchâtel
Registration works the same across the whole canton — whether your cleaner works in Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle or one of the 53 other localities: same compensation office, same procedure, same flat fee.
NeuchâtelLa Chaux-de-FondsLe LocleVal-de-RuzAuvernierColombier NEBôleAreuseCortaillodBoudryRochefortBevaixGorgierSt-Aubin-Sauges+53
Canton Neuchâtel compared
- At 1.8%, Neuchâtel's FAK contribution is among the higher ones in Switzerland (rank 20 of 26, ascending).
- The child allowance of CHF 240/month is CHF 25 above the federal minimum of CHF 215.
- The typical hourly wage for domestic work is around CHF 27 (average across cantons: CHF 27).
- Canton Neuchâtel has a statutory minimum wage of CHF 21.35/hour — it overrides the NAV floor.
Public holidays in Neuchâtel (2026)
Thu 1.1.New Year's DaySun 1.3.Republic DayFri 3.4.Good FridayFri 1.5.Labour DayThu 14.5.Ascension DayThu 4.6.Corpus Christi(varies by commune)Sat 1.8.Swiss National DayFri 25.12.Christmas Day
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.
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09:12Great! Done in 5 minutes: we register her with the Caisse AVS NE and prepare the contract + payslips. Valid across the whole canton of Neuchâtel.
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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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