Social Security in Switzerland
In Switzerland, social security contributions are mandatory and shared between employers and employees.
Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (AHV/IV/APG)
- Total Rate: 10.6%
- Employer Share: 5.3%
- Employee Share: 5.3%
Unemployment Insurance (UI)
- Total Rate: 2.2%
- Employer Share: 1.1%
- Employee Share: 1.1%
Family Allowances (AF)
- Total Rate: 0.3% to 3.5%
- Employer Share: 100%
- Employee Share: None
Occupational Pension Plan (LPP)
- Total Rate: Varies (typically between 7% to 18%)
- Employer Share: Typically shared equally (exact rates depend on the plan)
- Employee Share: Typically shared equally (exact rates depend on the plan)
Occupational Accident Insurance (LAA)
- Total Rate: Approximately 0.17%
- Employer Share: 100%
- Employee Share: None
Non-occupational Accident Insurance
- Total Rate: Generally between 1% to 4%
- Employer Share: None
- Employee Share: Typically borne by the employee
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