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The average salary in Switzerland is at the level of 5,000 GBP.

Aleksandra Hetmanska2023-02-14

Attractive salaries in Switzerland attract foreigners, with the average salary hovering around 6,500 CHF (the average salary in 2020 was 6067 CHF for women and 6857 CHF for men, according to the government website www.ch.ch), which is about 5,000 GBP per month. When deciding to move to the mountainous country, remember that this is only the median salary of the entire community, and your salary will be determined individually.

Can I work in Switzerland while receiving my pension abroad?

Receiving your pension abroad does not prevent you from working in Switzerland. However, by taking up such employment or setting up a sole proprietorship, we are providing our own income. The pension legislation of the country from which you receive your pension must then be taken into account. It may be the case that you will not be entitled to it if your pension is reduced or stopped altogether while you are gainfully employed in Switzerland. If you would like to find out more about this, please make an appointment for a personal pension consultation.

What are the latest changes to the tax at source (Quellensteuer)?

As of 1 January 2021, tax law in Switzerland has changed. Learn about the most important ones in this article! A withholding tax should pursue the following goals: Helping people who come to Switzerland, start working and are not yet familiar with the tax system by transferring the tax liability to the employer and its administrative unit (responsible for the staff).