UBS Salary Survey – Swiss salaries are expected to rise only slightly by 2027

Le TempsIndependent🔒CenterNov 3

Swiss companies anticipate average salary increases of 1 percent for 2027, according to an annual survey conducted by UBS Global Wealth Management. This projected rise is slightly lower than the 1.1 percent increase planned for 2026. The survey was carried out between September 7 and 30, involving 395 companies along with employer and employee associations across 22 sectors that represent the majority of Switzerland's active workforce. The findings were presented to the press on Tuesday, highlighting current economic uncertainties regarding inflation.

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SRF NewsState / PublicCenterNov 3

A survey conducted by UBS among approximately 400 Swiss companies indicates that average wage increases in Switzerland are projected to be modest in 2027, averaging just 1.0 percent. With expected inflation at 0.8 percent, this translates to a real wage growth of only 0.2 percent. Although confidence has risen across various sectors, the labor market outlook remains cautious due to low inflation expectations and conservative staffing plans. The energy and utilities sector anticipates the highest raises at 1.5 percent, while retail and watchmaking plan for lower increases between 0.7 and 0.8 percent. UBS economists attribute the restrained wage development to careful corporate planning despite improved economic prospects, alongside a forecasted GDP growth of 1.5 percent.

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BlickIndependentProgressiveNov 3

Swiss employees face another round of minimal wage increases in 2027, according to a new survey by UBS involving nearly 400 companies. The average planned nominal wage increase is 1 percent, down from 1.1 percent this year, resulting in a real wage gain of just 0.2 percent after adjusting for inflation. This figure is lower than both the long-term average and the expected real growth for 2026. The energy and utilities sector plans the highest increases at 1.5 percent, attributed partly to significant profits generated during the Iran conflict, while the chemical, pharmaceutical, and metal industries anticipate 1.2 percent raises.

Bias read (Progressive): The headline uses emotionally charged terms like 'Mini' and 'disappointment,' and the body frames low wages as 'bitter' and 'meager,' emphasizing worker dissatisfaction over corporate profit motives.