Europe

Working in Switzerland

Switzerland combines very high salaries with strong demand in healthcare, watchmaking, construction and financial services.

HealthcareConstructionManufacturingFinance

Capital

Bern

Language(s)

French, German, Italian

Average salary

6 500 CHF gross / month

Working hours

41-42h / week

Working conditions

  • • Minimum 4 weeks of leave
  • • Mandatory individual health insurance
  • • High salaries, high cost of living
  • • Demanding professional culture
Minimum salary
Varies by canton

Visa and residence

  • • EU/EEA: permit B or L under the free movement agreement
  • • Non-EU: strict annual quotas, priority given to skilled profiles

Visa and residence procedures depend on decisions made by the relevant authorities. HORA INTERIM prepares and supports the application where applicable, without any guarantee of outcome.

Recruitment requirements

  • • Valid passport
  • • Swiss employment contract
  • • Diploma recognition (CRS for healthcare)
  • • LAMal insurance

Available jobs in Switzerland

All salary figures are indicative monthly gross estimates only. Actual pay varies by employer, region, seniority, contract type and candidate profile, and is not guaranteed by HORA INTERIM.

Mason

2,950 – 4,030 CHF / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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Carpenter

3,100 – 4,340 CHF / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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Electrician

3,260 – 4,650 CHF / month (indicative)

Permanent / Fixed-term

2-5 years

12 months, renewable

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Plumber

3,100 – 4,500 CHF / month (indicative)

Permanent / Fixed-term

2-5 years

12 months, renewable

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Welder

3,260 – 4,810 CHF / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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Painter

2,870 – 3,880 CHF / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

Entry level accepted

3-9 months, renewable

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Steel Fixer

3,020 – 4,190 CHF / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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