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Swiss salaries stay steady as employers seek specialised skills
A Michael Page report says Swiss pay will mostly stay stable in 2027.
It covers more than 500 job types across 14 industries in Switzerland.
The highest listed fixed salaries reach 310,000 francs a year in private banking and 300,000 francs in energy trading, before bonuses; these are top figures, not average pay.
Employers are paying more for specialised skills, including artificial intelligence, banking compliance, customer relationship management, construction expertise and sales.
At the same time, job hunting is getting tougher, with more applicants and longer hiring processes, particularly for people starting their careers.
Companies are increasingly expecting even new office workers to know how to use AI, while routine tasks are being automated.
The report says salaries are falling in some commodity-trading roles as jobs move abroad and more applicants become available.
It also says employers still struggle to find people who can introduce new technology or handle regulations.
Swiss salaries are expected to remain largely stable in 2027, according to a report by recruitment firm Michael Page.
Employers are still paying more for sought-after skills in areas including artificial intelligence, banking compliance, construction and sales.
The report says job searches are becoming harder as more people apply and employers take longer to select candidates.
It identifies early-career workers as particularly affected, while firms continue to face shortages of some specialised workers.
Top fixed annual salaries listed include 310,000 Swiss francs in private banking and 300,000 francs for energy traders.
- Who
- Swiss employers and jobseekers, as described in a Michael Page salary report.
- What
- Salaries are largely steady, but employers continue to pay premiums for some specialised skills while recruitment becomes more selective.
- When
- The report covers salaries for 2027 and was published on 10 November 2026.
- Where
- Switzerland.
- Why
- Employers are seeking skills in areas such as AI, regulatory compliance, customer relationship management, construction and sales.
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- Report
- Michael Page Gehaltsreport 2027
- Coverage
- More than 500 job profiles across 14 industries
- Research
- Around 20,000 recruitment interviews
- Private banking
- Up to 310,000 Swiss francs annual fixed salary
- Energy trading
- Upper salary guideline of 300,000 Swiss francs