SWISS DECISION ENGINE
Compare job offers in Switzerland
YOUR PLAN FOR SWITZERLAND
We don't just help you find a job.
We assess whether you can build a better life in Switzerland — before you risk your money and make the move.
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SWISS OPPORTUNITY SCORE
Do I have a chance in Switzerland?
Check the labour market, language, qualifications and safe starting budget before risking a move.
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You will receive a score, best region and concrete next steps.
WHERE TO LIVE
Find the municipality that fits your life
Combine work location, budget, driving time and lifestyle. SwissFit™ ranks locations around your priorities.
SALARY ANALYSIS
See what the offer is really worth
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JOB MATCH
Does this offer fit your profile?
Upload a CV or complete the profile and enter the offer data.
SHOULD I MOVE?
Does relocating make sense?
Ready. Complete the other modules and run the decision.
OFFER COMPARISON
Which offer really comes out ahead?
Compare money left after basic costs, salary level, and location fit. Offer data stays saved in this browser.
Complete both offers to start the analysis.
How this decision tool works Method, example, sources and common questions Read the explanation ⌄
TWO OFFERS, ONE CONSISTENT BASIS
Which Swiss job offer is better after costs and everyday trade-offs?
A larger gross monthly figure can lose its advantage when the number of annual payments, working hours, location and expenses differ. Compare both offers with the same assumptions, then review contract and career factors separately.
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What goes into the analysis
Review the inputs and fill gaps before relying on the result.
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Guaranteed annual pay
Normalise 12 or 13 contractual payments before comparing.
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Hours and contract
Check workload, start date, probation and secure versus variable pay.
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Living and commuting
Use housing, taxes and travel costs for each location.
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Individual priorities
Keep development, family and job-fit considerations visible beside money.
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What the result can tell you
Read the result together with its assumptions and data quality.
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Side-by-side budget
Compare the known annual and monthly figures on the same basis.
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Assumption gaps
See where a missing input prevents a confident comparison.
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Practical trade-offs
Review location, commute and contract quality.
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Decision record
Keep a clear explanation of why one offer may suit you better.
ILLUSTRATIVE DECISION EXAMPLE
Example: CHF 8,500 in Zurich or CHF 7,800 in St. Gallen?
The Zurich offer appears higher by gross monthly pay. Different rent, commuting, taxation, annual payments and work conditions may change the usable difference. Neither offer wins until the comparable inputs are known.
Illustration only. The amounts are hypothetical; they are not regional wage benchmarks.
- Offer A
- CHF 8,500 monthly in Zurich
- Offer B
- CHF 7,800 monthly in St. Gallen
- Normalisation
- Check 12 versus 13 guaranteed salaries
- Further review
- Rent, commute, contract and growth
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Official sources
Your inputs and model assumptions remain identifiable in the result.
- FSO Salarium wage calculator Official salary calculator as an external benchmark.
- Federal Tax Administration tax calculator Official tax calculator for individual scenarios.
- Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) Federal social contribution overview.
- Swiss government portal ch.ch Government overview of employment contracts.
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Common questions
Check the limits before making a decision.
Should I compare monthly gross salaries directly?
Only after checking annual payments, workload and guaranteed versus variable parts.
Is lower rent enough to choose an offer?
No. Include taxes, travel time, expenses and contract security.
What if one offer has missing data?
Mark the comparison as incomplete and ask the employer for the missing terms.
Does the tool choose for me?
No. It organises evidence; personal priorities remain your decision.
Illustrative comparison; confirm all figures and contract terms independently.
RELOCATION CHECKLIST
Relocation step by step
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MASTER PROFILE
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