How much does a babysitter, nanny or childminder cost in Switzerland?
On Babysitting24, babysitters charge an average of CHF 16 per hour. Nannies and childminders charge an average of CHF 25 per hour.
The hourly wage varies depending on the experience and qualifications of the childminder, and the region also plays a role. You can see the desired hourly rate in the p
Do I have to insure my babysitter, nanny or childminder against accidents?
Accident insurance for domestic staff - including babysitters, nannies and childminders - is compulsory in Switzerland. This is because it protects you against the financial consequences of an accident if something happens to the employed childminder during working hours or on the way to and from wo
Do I have to register my babysitter, nanny or childminder with the AHV?
Regular employmentYes, by law you are obliged to register your babysitter or nanny with the AHV – and thus with the important social insurances. This protects your babysitter or nanny from the negative consequences of disability, loss of income and unemployment in the event of an emergency.
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Do I get help with the registration and insurance of my babysitter or nanny?
Yes, we will help you register and insure your babysitter or nanny free of charge. We have developed our employment assistant Fairboss for this purpose. You'll be guided through the entire employment process step by step in just a few minutes.
Fairboss.ch is an online tool that helps you as a priva
In which case may a babysitter or nanny work on account?
If your babysitter or nanny is self-employed, you can remunerate the service rendered via an invoice and do not have to register your childminder.
In order to issue invoices, the childminder must be visible on the market under her own name, on her own account and have a trade licence. Regular work
Are taxes due when employing the childminder?
If you employ a babysitter or a nanny, there are two ways to ensure that you pay the correct amount of tax: the simplified procedure and the standard procedure.
Simplified procedure
With the simplified procedure, you automatically withhold 5% of the gross salary as a withholding tax. At the end of
What is Fairboss and how does it work?
Fairboss is an online tool that we have developed to provide private individuals with the best possible support in correctly employing their babysitter or nanny.
Fairboss guides you step by step in just a few minutes through the entire employment process (incl. AHV registration, compulsory accident
Do I have to insure and bill a babysitter even for a one-off assignment?
Yes, you also have to register your babysitter for a one-off assignment. However, there are two exceptions here:
Your babysitter works on a self-employed basis and bills you.
It is a sack money job, i.e. the total salary in the calendar year is less than CHF 750 and the babysitter is n
Can I deduct the costs for childcare from my taxes?
Yes, in some cases you can claim the costs of childcare on your tax return.
Childminder or nannyIf you have your children looked after by a childminder or nanny, you can deduct the actual childcare costs from your tax return. Important: Make sure you conclude an employment contract with your nanny
What happens if the nanny or babysitter quits?
If your employed nanny or babysitter wants to resign, ask for a written notice of termination for your records. When giving notice, the agreed or statutory notice periods must be observed.
If you gave your nanny or babysitter keys or other materials at the beginning of the job, have them returned t
How do I terminate my babysitter or nanny?
If you need to terminate the employment of your childminder, you should take the following steps to ensure compliance with Swiss labor law and maintain a positive relationship between you and your childminder:
Provide written notice of termination with a reasonable notice period according to
