Swiss Companies Plan 1% Pay Rise in 2027, UBS Survey Shows

By Public Technologies09:05 (UTC), 3 November 2026 Updated

UBS's Nov. 3, 2026, survey shows Swiss companies plan 2027 wage increases averaging 1%, down from 1.1% in 2026.
Real wage growth is forecast at 0.2%, based on expected inflation of 0.8%.
Swiss economic growth is projected at 1.5%, adjusted for sporting events; most employers expect unchanged staffing levels despite improving economic prospects.
The Swiss National Bank is expected to raise its policy rate to 0.25% in March 2027, then 0.5% in June.
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