Calculation Of The Swiss Minimum Wage

Legal situation

The minimum wage for posted employees is laid down in Art. 2 of the Posted Workers Act in combination with Art. 1 of the Posted Workers Ordinance. This article covers not only the gross wage as the minimum wage, in relation to the usual working hours and the qualifications acquired, but also other wage components such as:

• the compulsory increases in minimum and effective wages based on calculation
• the compulsory wage supplements for overtime, piecework, shift work, night work, work on Sundays and public holidays, and arduous work, where applicable
• the proportionate holiday pay
• the pro rata 13th or 14th month's pay
• paid public holidays and rest days