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Part-Time Jobs in Switzerland

Students can work up to 15 hours a week during term after six months. No national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one. Common jobs: hospitality, research assistant roles, retail and tutoring.

  • Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months
  • No national minimum wage; some cantons
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Part-Time Jobs in Switzerland

Students can work up to 15 hours a week during term after six months. No national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one. Common jobs: hospitality, research assistant roles, retail and tutoring.

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Official sources: State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

Switzerland at a glance

Work during study
Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months
Minimum pay
No national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one
After graduation
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
Longer term
Work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply); Settlement after qualifying years

Rules

Work rules for students

Work rules for students
RuleDetail
HoursUp to 15 hours a week during term after six months
Minimum payNo national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one

Jobs

Common student jobs

Hospitality

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Research assistant roles

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Retail

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Tutoring

Flexible shifts that fit around classes.

Rent

Rent in student cities

Rent in student cities
CityRoom a month
ZurichCHF 900 – CHF 1,300
Lausanne & GenevaCHF 850 – CHF 1,400
St. GallenCHF 750 – CHF 1,050

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Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months

No national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one

Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation

Possible routes: Six months to look for work after graduation, Work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply) and Settlement after qualifying years.

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