New guide · Salaries
Minimum wage in Switzerland in 2026: every cantonal rate and what it means for you
Switzerland has no national minimum wage, but five cantons do. Geneva pays CHF 24.59 an hour in 2026. Every rate, monthly pay and what changes next.
6 October 2026 · 11 min read
Permits
Swiss work permits explained for EU, UK and non-EU citizens
How Swiss work permits work for EU/EFTA, UK and non-EU citizens, what L, B, G and C mean, and the 2026 quotas.
Working in Switzerland
Can you work in Switzerland speaking only English?
Yes, in the right sector and city. Where English-only jobs are, which sectors hire in English, and when German or French starts to matter.
Getting hired
How to get a job in Switzerland as an English speaker
A practical path to a job in Switzerland if you speak English: permits, where to look, a Swiss-style CV, cover letters and salaries.
