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The gender wage gap narrowed further in 2024

In the economy as a whole, the overall wage gap between women and men fell to 15.7% in 2024, down from 16.2% in 2022, according to a detailed report based on the 2024 Swiss Earnings Structure Survey (ESS) conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The press release was issued in Neuchâtel on 31 August 2026.

Published
31 Aug 2026
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In the economy as a whole, the overall wage gap between women and men fell to 15.7% in 2024, down from 16.2% in 2022, according to a detailed report based on the 2024 Swiss Earnings Structure Survey (ESS) conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). The press release was issued in Neuchâtel on 31 August 2026.

Why it matters

The findings provide data that can inform Swiss AI policy makers on gender equity and algorithmic fairness.

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