103 verified cells across 65 distinct grades, organized in 4 pay groups.Salaries shown are annual base in CHF (CHF) before allowances and locality adjustments.
As of 2026, Switzerland federal civil servants earn CHF 10,964–CHF 487,000 (approx USD 12,060–USD 535,700) per year across 65 grades under the Bundespersonalverordnung (BPV) — 38 Lohnklassen, published by Eidgenössisches Personalamt (EPA). Last verified 2026-04-20.
Lohnklasse 1 — entry-level support (Hilfsarbeiter / Praktikanten).
| Spannweite | Annual base | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHF 46,195 | |
| 2 | CHF 66,517 |
Notes on the Bundespersonalverordnung (BPV) — 38 Lohnklassen
- Swiss federal employees are placed on one of 38 Lohnklassen (pay classes). Each class has a published Höchstbetrag (annual maximum) set by EPA under Art. 36 BPV.
- Progression within a class is performance-driven, not step-based: Art. 39 BPV sets annual individual salary increases between 0% and 4% based on performance appraisal.
- Annual figures here show Mindestlohn (Rahmenverordnung zum BPG Art. 7, Fr. 46,195 floor in 2026) as step 1 and Klassenhöchstbetrag as step 2. Monthly salary = annual ÷ 13.
- Ortszuschlag (regional allowance) and Familienzulage (family allowance) are paid on top of the base amounts shown here.
Frequently asked about Switzerland federal pay
Switzerland federal civil servants earn between CHF 10,964 to CHF 487,000 per year (2026 fiscal year) depending on grade and step, under the Bundespersonalverordnung (BPV) — 38 Lohnklassen. These figures are the annual base salary in CHF and exclude allowances, locality adjustments, and performance bonuses.
The Switzerland federal civil service has 65 distinct grade classifications across 4 pay groups in FedSalary's coverage. Each grade typically progresses through several steps; FedSalary tracks 103 verified (grade, step) salary cells for Switzerland.
The authoritative publisher for Switzerland federal civil-service pay is Eidgenössisches Personalamt (EPA). Their official site is https://www.epa.admin.ch/epa/de/home/themen/lohnsystem.html. FedSalary mirrors the data and links every cell back to the primary publication.
Switzerland federal pay tables are typically revised once per fiscal year (current cycle: 2026). FedSalary's automated refresh pipeline re-fetches the source publications annually each May and republishes any changes verified against historical anchor cells.
The figures shown are annual base salary only. They exclude locality / regional adjustments, overtime, allowances (housing, hardship, language, etc.), performance bonuses, and employer pension contributions. Some countries (e.g., Japan, Netherlands) publish additional mandatory adjustments on top of base, which are shown separately on the grade pages.
Approximate cross-currency ranges (snapshot 2026-05-02 mid-market): USD 12,060–535,700 · EUR 10,964–487,000 · GBP 9,496–421,811. The native-currency authoritative range is CHF 10,964 to CHF 487,000. Conversion is informational; FX rates fluctuate roughly five percent per year.