The gross on the contract is only part of the cost. Depending on country and status, employer cost can be 130 to 170% of gross. The Preliminary salaries simulator gives the full cost before signature.
Employer cost components #
| Component | FR | CH |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gross × 12 | Base | Base |
| 13th month | Per agreement | Almost systematic |
| Employer contributions | ~42% of gross | ~12-15% of gross |
| Health insurance / LAMal | ~€30/m employer | Not mandatory (private) |
| Meal vouchers | ~€120/m | Variable |
| LPP (2nd pillar) | N/A | ~7-12% by age |
| Company car / transport pass | Per policy | Per policy |
Step-by-step #
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Set the target role #
Preliminary → Hire cost. Gross, status (manager / non-manager), country, canton.
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Add benefits and bonuses #
13th month, annual bonus, company car, transport pass, premium health.
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Configure contributions #
The simulator applies official rates. You can override for edge cases (zone exemption, innovative-firm relief).
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Compare profiles or cantons #
Developer cost in Paris, Lyon, Lausanne, Zurich. Useful to decide where to hire.
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Export for budgeting #
PDF + Excel to plug into the BP.
FAQ #
Is 13th month mandatory?
FR: no, unless collective agreement. CH: not legally, but standard practice in most CCT.
And onboarding costs (equipment, training)?
Optional, addable as fixed line. ~€5000 on average for a manager.
Do contributions drop with salary?
FR: yes, reliefs up to 1.6× minimum wage. CH: schedule is almost linear.
How to feed the business plan?
Excel export formatted for standard FP&A tools (Anaplan, Pigment, Excel).
