Europe
Working in Switzerland
Switzerland combines very high salaries with strong demand in healthcare, watchmaking, construction and financial services.
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
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
Carpenter
3,100 – 4,340 CHF / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Electrician
3,260 – 4,650 CHF / month (indicative)
Permanent / Fixed-term
2-5 years
12 months, renewable
Plumber
3,100 – 4,500 CHF / month (indicative)
Permanent / Fixed-term
2-5 years
12 months, renewable
Welder
3,260 – 4,810 CHF / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Painter
2,870 – 3,880 CHF / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
Entry level accepted
3-9 months, renewable
Steel Fixer
3,020 – 4,190 CHF / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable