What is a fair wage for cleaners?
The online platform quitt. handles the payroll of over 17,000 domestic helpers in Switzerland and therefore knows the average hourly wage employers pay their private…
Category: Salary
Why is it better to agree on a gross wage rather than a cash wage with my domestic help?
All taxes such as social security contributions and insurance premiums are calculated on the basis of the gross wage. The gross wage is the wage…
What will be deducted from my employee’s salary if I officially register him/her?
The following contributions will be deducted from your employee's gross monthly wage, regardless of the amount: 275% for AHV/IV/EO 1% unemployment insurance (ALV) if necessary,…
From what wages do I have to officially register my domestic help?
If you employ a domestic help in your private household, then every paid activity is subject to social security contributions, i.e. you must register the…
Can a domestic helper «settle the AHV itself»?
Most cleaning staff who claim to "settle the social security deductions themselves" work illegal. If the cleaner cannot submit a confirmation from the Cantonal Compensation Office (SVA) that she or he is self-employed for this specific job, both are…
What is a fair wage for a nanny in Switzerland?
For parents, choosing a suitable nanny for childcare is an important issue. Parents who have found the right caregiver should hire their nanny correctly and…
Do I have to pay the full wages when my cleaner is unable to work due to long-term illness?
It may very well happen that your cleaner or domestic help is unfit to work for a longer period of time due to a severe…
Our wage calculator – all expenses for your domestic help at a glance.
By using our free wage calculator you can calculate the total wages for your cleaner or domestic help in just a matter of a few…