THE TRUTH BEHIND SWISS SALARIES

The average salary in Switzerland is indicated as CHF 6'500. Does it mean that the average worker in Switzerland earns around CHF 6'500? Definitely not! Check my video to find out why!

Please note that this is based on my experience and experience/knowledge of people I consulted before doing this video. There are always exceptions and different situations where what I say does not apply. Salaries in Switzerland depend on many factors and can vary a lot. What I suggest is to always check your case and not to rely on the "Swiss average salary".

[nicklekkas]

A good point of view why people move to Switzerland is not to become rich. But to avoid being borderline poor in their countries. So achieving a decent middle/high class is not a given. And most countries don't provide that. Even the "advanced" ones. And I believe you think the same coming from Italy. I think it's similar, coming from Greece.

[JuanPerez-bmxh]

Thanks for your honesty. Excellent video!

[Eric-iiuv]

There's also a VERY important information about salaries in Switzerland that I never hear in any of thess videos. There is no minimum salary in Switzerland! That means that employers will try to get you to accept really low salaries depending on your personal situation (specially if you are a foreigner...). Not everything is great in Switzerland even if the propaganda tells you otherwise

[mariusmatei]

Your video makes complete sense (and, like you said, not only in Switzerland, but, really, anywhere)!! So, what I got from watching your video, is that the middleclass salaries/wages in Switzerland are between CHF5000-8000/month; everything above CHF8000/month is income associated with the bourgeoisie, while salaries/wages between CHF2000-5000/month are income associated with immigrants, and the working class (and that a living salary/wage in Switzerland begins at CHF4000/month).

[raulmorrogutierrez]

You explained it extremely good, and it actually applies to other countries as well. People forget the ranking salaries are averages, and the top position salaries tend to distort that average. Some people complain that rankings should also reflect the median ones. On top of that, comparing is hard.. is it gross or net? And once that is answered, what does social security covers vs in other countries.

[OurSwissAdventure]

So true! I think many people assume that if you have a job in Switzerland, you are filthy rich. But in many instances this cannot be further from the truth!🙂 It's also sad to see the disparity between Swiss and foreign workers doing the same job.

[nelsonvalencia]

This is median salary which means that half the workers earn less and half earn more - it's not skewed by mega-high earners. For historical reasons it could be that the higher half has a higher proportion of Swiss. The exchange rate has halved for some currencies over the last couple of decades and this is why older Swiss workers (and some older non-Swiss) can be on a high salary. Foreigners are employed now on salaries which would be equivalent/attractive when compared to their foreign salary. When a company really wants a Swiss worker, it's likely that they have to pay more to attract that worker. It's market forces. Many foreigners jump at the chance of earning a salary which would be low for a Swiss person. It can easily be the case that foreign managers get employed on lower salaries than their secretary.

[manolissar]

Da greco il mio sogno è vivere in Svizzera, con questi termini. Grazie tante.
As a greek my dream is to live in Switzerland, even by these terms. Thank you a lot. 🇬🇷🇮🇹❤️

[mario_luis_dev]

there's a reason why, when it comes to disclosing salaries, the median is a more effective indicator than the mean (average)

[ilovegoldenretrievers]

When talking about this numbers, you are talking about the salaries before or after taxes? Thank you!

[christheswiss]

This video reflects a very typical Italian view of the world. Italians often see themselves as victims, it's always someone else's fault and nothing can ever be done about it - it's the "system" (alternatively, replace "system" with "the state", "the government", "the managers", "the mafia", "the bankers", "the capitalists", "the politicians", "the rich" or "the Swiss"). You'll notice how she segments the Swiss society into exactly these classical Italian, socialistic frames of reference.

Of course, when people socialized in dysfunctional societies migrate into highly structured and highly competitive societies like Switzerland that are heavily oriented towards free markets, individual responsibility, national identity, conservatism and self regulation (i.e. direct democracy), they have problems to adequately analyze the new reality with their earlier acquired frames of reference and thus to create successful strategies for adapting. A country with 4 national languages(!), 26 federal states that each have their own CONSTITUTION, their own parliaments, their own laws and even their own tax systems does NOT have a "salary system", there are no "hidden forces" at work and no conspiracies are being enacted by the nasty "people in charge".

There are many videos of immigrants to Switzerland that seem to have a much more realistic view of the complexities of salaries in Switzerland than this one...

[TheParkourFencer]

Really interesting! Thanks for sharing. Something that isn't talked about enough.

[rodeduivel]

In belgium everyone earns the same
Nationality doesn t matter

[lapositivagang]

Thank you for telling us the truth about jobs and salaries in Switzerland. Greetings from Albania ! :)

[micheleleimbacher]

It is true that most Swiss are not rich, but with 6, 000 - 7, 000 francs you certainly have a comfortable life. Swiss also get 4 weeks vacation and a 13th salary at the end of the year, taxes are relatively low at around 20% as well and the quality of life is high.

[micheleleimbacher]

As far as managers making more than standard employees, it is the same all over the world. The Swiss had an initiative to restrict the difference, but the Swiss said NO, because in the other countries there are no restrictions and they felt that qualified people would leave. If you go into banking, there is a higher salary, but that is your choice when looking to get into a profession, just like doctor, lawyer, teacher, dentist... so if you don't earn as much, maybe you should change professions.

[larryroseline]

In the Philippines very different if you are a foreigner they going to love you to hire no question ask but if are a Filipino applying for a job in the Philippines you need to have a good school to be hire that why we have so many people working as a overseas worker

[freakson]

I am living under 4k salary in switzerland and I am renting a studio... I always look for jobs but since I cant speak german almost everytime I get rejected...

[JimmyTheGreek]

You forgot to say something about the so called " prestation complémentaire " which means that you pay very little in taxes and at the same time you get benefits.
It is not true that the salaries are not known ... I worked for a company where someone took the EXCEL listing of all salaries and gave it to everyone else working there !
At the end of the day it is not the salary of Fr. 6, 500, 00 that makes the difference when rent is Fr. 2, 500 in Suisse and Fr. 1, 000.00 in Italy or France. It costs a lot more in Suisse.

[micheleleimbacher]

This video isn't quite accurate concerning cross border workers. If they earn less it is because they are taking advantage of a lower cost of living in their own country and commuting, it is their choice. As an member of Shengen, they could move to Switzerland, pay taxes in Switzerland and pay Swiss rent prices, then they would also get a salary equivalent to that of a person living and working in Switzerland.