Switzerland’s non-farm payrolls increased 2.0% year-on-year to 5.698 million in the second quarter of 2026, following an upwardly revised 1.5% rise in the previous quarter. This represented an increase of 111.8 thousand jobs, driven mainly by the services sector, where employment rose 2.2% to 4.550 million. Within this sector, employment was highest in health and social work (2.2% to 895.2 thousand), followed by professional, scientific and technical services (1.6% to 525.1 thousand), education (1.7% to 433.9 thousand), and administrative and support services (10.5% to 433.1 thousand). Employment in the industry and construction sector also increased 1.2% to 1.148 million, led by manufacturing (0.7% to 695.4 thousand) and construction (1.9% to 386.9 thousand). Employment increased in most major regions, with the highest levels recorded in Zurich (2.2% to 1.168 million), Espace Mittelland (1.9% to 1.137 million), and Lake Geneva (2.2% to 1.117 million). source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office

Non Farm Payrolls in Switzerland increased by 5698 thousand in June of 2026. Non Farm Payrolls in Switzerland averaged 4563.35 Thousand from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 5698.00 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 and a record low of 3841.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 1997. This page provides - Switzerland Non Farm Payrolls- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Switzerland Non Farm Payrolls - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Non Farm Payrolls in Switzerland increased by 5698 thousand in June of 2026. Non Farm Payrolls in Switzerland is expected to be 5560.00 Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Switzerland Non Farm Payrolls is projected to trend around 5600.00 Thousand in 2027 and 5490.00 Thousand in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-28 06:30 AM
Non Farm Payrolls
Q1 5.537M 5.544M 5.4M
2026-08-27 06:30 AM
Non Farm Payrolls
Q2 5.698M 5.650M 5.55M
2026-11-26 07:30 AM
Non Farm Payrolls
Q3 5.698M 5.6M


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 5406.00 5351.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Offers 98682.00 101661.00 Jun 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 5698.00 5650.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Wage Growth 0.40 1.80 percent Mar 2026
Wage Index 106.10 104.20 points Dec 2025
Wages 7150.00 7024.00 CHF/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 112.60 111.10 points Dec 2025


Switzerland Non Farm Payrolls
In Switzerland, Non Farm Payrolls include employee jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors, self-employed jobs, apprentices and business owners.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5698.00 5650.00 5698.00 3841.00 1991 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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Swiss Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 2% in Q2
Switzerland’s non-farm payrolls increased 2.0% year-on-year to 5.698 million in the second quarter of 2026, following an upwardly revised 1.5% rise in the previous quarter. This represented an increase of 111.8 thousand jobs, driven mainly by the services sector, where employment rose 2.2% to 4.550 million. Within this sector, employment was highest in health and social work (2.2% to 895.2 thousand), followed by professional, scientific and technical services (1.6% to 525.1 thousand), education (1.7% to 433.9 thousand), and administrative and support services (10.5% to 433.1 thousand). Employment in the industry and construction sector also increased 1.2% to 1.148 million, led by manufacturing (0.7% to 695.4 thousand) and construction (1.9% to 386.9 thousand). Employment increased in most major regions, with the highest levels recorded in Zurich (2.2% to 1.168 million), Espace Mittelland (1.9% to 1.137 million), and Lake Geneva (2.2% to 1.117 million).
2026-08-27
Swiss Non-Farm Payrolls Up 0.5% in Q1
Switzerland’s non–farm payrolls rose by 0.5% year-on-year to 5.537 million in Q1 2026, accelerating from a 0.2% gain in the previous quarter. The increase was primarily driven by the services sector, rising 0.6% to 4.409 million, supported by higher employment in administrative and support service activities (2.5% vs 2.3%), public administration (1.7% vs 2.6%), and arts, entertainment and recreation (1.6% vs 1.1%). Declines were seen in publishing, audiovisual and broadcasting activities (-5% vs -9.3%), telecommunications (-2.3% vs -4.9%), and finance and assurance (-1.5% vs -1.9%). Meanwhile, employment in the industrial sector recovered by 0.1% to 1.129 million, after a 0.1% fall in Q4, driven by increases in mining and quarrying (3.3% vs 4.4%), electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning (2.9% vs 3.6%), construction (1.3% vs 1.1%), which offset declines in manufacturing (-0.7% vs -1%) and water supply, waste management (-0.8% vs 1.9%).
2026-05-28
Swiss Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 0.2% in Q4
Switzerland's non-farm payrolls rose 0.2% year-on-year to 5.544 million in Q4 2025, following a 0.1% gain in the previous quarter. Employment in the industrial sector fell at a slower pace of 0.1% to 1.129 million, compared with a 0.7% drop in Q3, supported by increases in manufacturing (-1% vs -1.4%), water supply and elimination of pollution (1.9% vs 1.8%), and construction (1.1% vs 0%), which offset the slowdown in mining and quarrying (4.4% vs 4.7%). Meanwhile, employment in the services sector remained unchanged at 0.2% to 4.415 million, amid rebounds in trade, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (0.4% vs -0.1%), real estate and housing (1.7% vs -3.1%), provision of other economic services (2.3% vs -1.1%), and arts, entertainment and recreation (1.1% vs -0.1%). Declines were seen in transport and storage (-0.7% vs 0.7%), hospitality (-0.9% vs 1.3%), and provision of financial and insurance services (-1.9% vs -1.6%).
2026-02-26