What does a professional payroll service cost?

A professional payroll service in Switzerland typically costs between CHF 40 and CHF 80 per employee per month, depending on complexity and scope of services.

Payroll service costs vary according to various factors. Here is a detailed cost overview:

Cost factors in detail:

• Number of employees: Volume discounts from 5+ employees
• Salary complexity: Hourly vs. fixed salary, commissions, expenses
• Additional benefits: 13th month salary, bonuses, vacation allowances
• Industry: Special regulations (construction, hospitality, etc.)
• Payroll frequency: Monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly

Pricing structure at Findea.ch:

• 1-5 employees: CHF 50/employee/month
• 6-15 employees: CHF 45/employee/month
• 16+ employees: Individual conditions from CHF 40/employee

What does the payroll service include?

• Monthly payroll processing for all employees
• Processing of all social insurances (AHV, IV, EO, ALV)
• Pension fund and UVG processing
• Withholding tax processing for foreign employees
• 13th month salary and vacation allowances
• Salary certificates and attestations
• Digital payroll via email or app
• Compliance with all legal requirements

Additional services:

• New employee onboarding: CHF 25 per person
• Special payrolls: CHF 50 per payroll
• Employment law consulting: CHF 150 per hour
• Salary structure analysis: Upon request

Payroll automation with Findea.ch:

Our digital payroll service offers:

• Automatic updates: All social insurance rates always current
• Error checking: Integrated plausibility controls
• Self-service portal: Employees can access their payslips themselves
• Reporting: Clear monthly reports for HR
• API integration: Connection to existing HR systems

Cost comparison: Internal vs. External

Internal payroll management:

• Personnel costs: CHF 4,000-6,000/month
• Software licenses: CHF 100-300/month
• Training costs: CHF 2,000-5,000/year
• Error risk and liability with the company

External payroll (Findea.ch):

• Transparent fixed costs per employee
• Professional expertise included
• Modern software tools without additional costs
• Complete liability assumption

Conclusion: From 8-10 employees, outsourcing is usually more cost-effective and additionally offers risk reduction and time savings.