🇨🇭Switzerland 13th Salary Calculator
In Switzerland, the 13th month salary (13. Monatslohn / 13e salaire) is established by employment contract or collective bargaining agreement (GAV/CCT) and protected under Art. 322d CO. If employment terminates before year-end, it is strictly owed pro-rata for the months completed.
13th Month Salary (Art. 322d Swiss Code of Obligations)CHF (CHF)
In Switzerland, the 13th month salary (13. Monatslohn / 13e salaire) is established by employment contract or collective bargaining agreement (GAV/CCT) and protected under Art. 322d CO. If employment terminates before year-end, it is strictly owed pro-rata for the months completed.
Compensation & Service Period
Subject to statutory 1st Pillar AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV unemployment insurance (1.1%), non-occupational accident (NBU ~1.5%), 2nd Pillar BVG pension, and withholding tax.
Formula: 13th Month Salary = CHF 6,500 × (12/12 months) = CHF 6,500; deductions are the extra social contributions and average-canton income tax caused by the bonus on top of a CHF 78,000 annual salary.
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13th Month Salary (Art. 322d Swiss Code of Obligations)
Subject to statutory 1st Pillar AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV unemployment insurance (1.1%), non-occupational accident (NBU ~1.5%), 2nd Pillar BVG pension, and withholding tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the 13th salary calculated in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, the 13th month salary (13. Monatslohn / 13e salaire) is established by employment contract or collective bargaining agreement (GAV/CCT) and protected under Art. 322d CO. If employment terminates before year-end, it is strictly owed pro-rata for the months completed.
How is the 13th salary taxed in Switzerland?
Subject to statutory 1st Pillar AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV unemployment insurance (1.1%), non-occupational accident (NBU ~1.5%), 2nd Pillar BVG pension, and withholding tax.