In 2023, the hours worked by employees on the main job in Switzerland remained nearly unchanged at around 35.83 hours per week per person. Still, 2023 marked the second consecutive decline of the hours worked in this industry.
In 2023, employees in Switzerland have worked an average of 31.2 hours per week. Men, on average, worked 35.5 hours, while women worked approximately 26.3 hours. The average workload for women only showed small fluctuations, whereas the workload for men has decreased from 38 hours in 2012 to just over 36 hours in 2023. According to the source, the actual hours worked correspond to the number of hours actually worked in gainful employment. They differ from normal working hours in that overtime is included in the calculation of actual working hours, while absences are excluded.
In 2023, the annual amount of hours worked in Switzerland amounted to around 8.1 billion hours, with approximately 4.9 billion hours worked by men and about 3.2 billion hours worked by women. According to the source, actual working hours refer to the number of hours actually worked in the context of gainful employment. They differ from normal working hours as overtime is included in the calculation of actual working hours, while absences are excluded.
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: PT: Others data was reported at 41.631 Hour in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.695 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: PT: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 41.712 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.233 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 41.368 Hour in 2005. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: PT: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: Tertiary Sector (TS) data was reported at 41.749 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.745 Hour for 2016. Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: Tertiary Sector (TS) data is updated yearly, averaging 41.753 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.246 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 41.665 Hour in 2008. Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: Tertiary Sector (TS) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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Context
The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Switzerland County. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.
Key observations: Insights from 2023
Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Switzerland County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,566 for males and $30,181 for females.
These income figures indicate a substantial gender-based pay disparity, showcasing a gap of approximately 27% between the median incomes of males and females in Switzerland County. With women, regardless of work hours, earning 73 cents to each dollar earned by men, this income disparity reveals a concerning trend toward wage inequality that demands attention in thecounty of Switzerland County.
- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Switzerland County, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $56,096, while females earned $43,555, leading to a 22% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 78 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Switzerland County, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.
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Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Switzerland County median household income by race. You can refer the same here
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Context
The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Swiss town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.
Key observations: Insights from 2023
Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Swiss town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $32,500 for males and $28,750 for females.
Based on these incomes, we observe a gender gap percentage of approximately 12%, indicating a significant disparity between the median incomes of males and females in Swiss town. Women, regardless of work hours, still earn 88 cents to each dollar earned by men, highlighting an ongoing gender-based wage gap.
- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Swiss town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $49,167, while females earned $52,750Surprisingly, within the subset of full-time workers, women earn a higher income than men, earning 1.07 dollars for every dollar earned by men. This suggests that within full-time roles, womens median incomes significantly surpass mens, contrary to broader workforce trends.
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.
Gender classifications include:
Employment type classifications include:
Variables / Data Columns
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.
Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Swiss town median household income by race. You can refer the same here
This statistic shows the average usual weekly hours worked in a pert-time job in European countries in 2015. Romania had the highest amount of part-time weekly hours worked for females, this was followed by Belgium and Switzerland.
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Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: SS: Construction data was reported at 41.349 Hour in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.386 Hour for 2016. Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: SS: Construction data is updated yearly, averaging 41.794 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.448 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 41.349 Hour in 2017. Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: SS: Construction data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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The dataset presents the detailed breakdown of the count of individuals within distinct income brackets, categorizing them by gender (men and women) and employment type - full-time (FT) and part-time (PT), offering valuable insights into the diverse income landscapes within Switzerland County. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based income distribution within the Switzerland County population, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..
Key observations
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Income brackets:
Variables / Data Columns
Employment type classifications include:
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.
Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Switzerland County median household income by race. You can refer the same here
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Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Trade & Repair: Wholesale data was reported at 41.789 Hour in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 42.039 Hour for 2016. Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Trade & Repair: Wholesale data is updated yearly, averaging 41.945 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.184 Hour in 1999 and a record low of 41.789 Hour in 2017. Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Trade & Repair: Wholesale data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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The dataset presents the detailed breakdown of the count of individuals within distinct income brackets, categorizing them by gender (men and women) and employment type - full-time (FT) and part-time (PT), offering valuable insights into the diverse income landscapes within Swiss town. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based income distribution within the Swiss town population, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..
Key observations
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Income brackets:
Variables / Data Columns
Employment type classifications include:
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.
Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Swiss town median household income by race. You can refer the same here
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Administrative & Supporting Activities data was reported at 41.934 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.921 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Administrative & Supporting Activities data is updated yearly, averaging 41.962 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.206 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 41.749 Hour in 2002. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Administrative & Supporting Activities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
This statistic shows the average usual weekly hours worked in full-time job by a female in European countries in 2015. Switzerland had the highest amount of weekly hours worked by women averaging at 42.3 hours.
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The dataset presents the detailed breakdown of the count of individuals within distinct income brackets, categorizing them by gender (men and women) and employment type - full-time (FT) and part-time (PT), offering valuable insights into the diverse income landscapes within Swiss town. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based income distribution within the Swiss town population, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..
Key observations
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When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.
Income brackets:
Variables / Data Columns
Employment type classifications include:
Good to know
Margin of Error
Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.
Custom data
If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.
Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.
This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Swiss town median household income by gender. You can refer the same here
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: HS: Social Work Without Accommodation data was reported at 41.289 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.222 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: HS: Social Work Without Accommodation data is updated yearly, averaging 41.449 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.879 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 40.998 Hour in 2011. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: HS: Social Work Without Accommodation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Hotels & Restaurants: Hotels data was reported at 42.647 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.582 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Hotels & Restaurants: Hotels data is updated yearly, averaging 42.350 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.400 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 42.038 Hour in 2006. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Hotels & Restaurants: Hotels data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation data was reported at 41.936 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.859 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation data is updated yearly, averaging 41.773 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.319 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 41.444 Hour in 2006. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: SS: Mfg: Pharmaceuticals data was reported at 40.432 Hour in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.438 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: SS: Mfg: Pharmaceuticals data is updated yearly, averaging 40.741 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.958 Hour in 2003 and a record low of 40.432 Hour in 2017. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: SS: Mfg: Pharmaceuticals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
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Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: IC: Computer & Information Services data was reported at 41.279 Hour in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.261 Hour for 2016. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: IC: Computer & Information Services data is updated yearly, averaging 41.545 Hour from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.258 Hour in 1990 and a record low of 41.179 Hour in 2013. Switzerland Avg Weekly Working Hours: NOGA 2008: TS: IC: Computer & Information Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.G033: Average Weekly Working Hours: by NOGA 2008 Economic Sector.
In 2023, the hours worked by employees on the main job in Switzerland remained nearly unchanged at around 35.83 hours per week per person. Still, 2023 marked the second consecutive decline of the hours worked in this industry.