How much does payroll accounting cost per employee in Switzerland?

Payroll accounting costs in Switzerland typically range between CHF 35 and CHF 80 per employee per month, depending on complexity and provider.

At Findea.ch, costs for professional payroll accounting start at CHF 40 per employee per month. Exact costs vary according to various factors:

Cost factors in detail:

• Number of employees: Volume discounts from 5+ employees
• Salary complexity: Hourly vs. fixed salary, commissions, expenses
• Social insurance: AHV, IV, EO, ALV, pension fund, UVG
• Additional benefits: 13th month salary, bonuses, vacation pay
• Industry: Special regulations (construction, hospitality, etc.)

Pricing structure at Findea.ch:

• 1-5 employees: CHF 40/employee/month
• 6-15 employees: CHF 35/employee/month
• 16+ employees: Individual conditions

What's included in the price?

Complete payroll accounting includes:

• Monthly payroll statements for all employees
• Calculation of all social insurances (AHV, IV, EO, ALV)
• Pension fund and UVG calculations
• Withholding tax calculations for foreign employees
• 13th month salary and vacation pay
• Salary certificates and attestations
• Digital payroll delivery via email or app

Additional costs to consider:

One-time setup costs:

• Initial setup: CHF 150-300 per company
• Employee onboarding: CHF 25 per new employee
• Data import: Free at Findea.ch

Cost comparison: Internal vs. External

Internal payroll accounting:

• Personnel costs: CHF 4'000-6'000/month
• Software licenses: CHF 50-200/month
• Training costs: CHF 1'000-3'000/year
• Error risk and liability

External payroll accounting (Findea.ch):

• Fixed costs per employee
• Professional expertise included
• No software investments
• Complete liability coverage

Money-saving tip for SMEs:

From 10 employees onwards, outsourcing payroll accounting is usually cheaper than an internal solution. For smaller teams, you mainly save time and significantly reduce error risk.

Request free quote: For precise cost calculation based on your employee count and specific requirements, contact us for a non-binding initial consultation.