AHV/AVS Contribution Calculator (2026)
Calculate Swiss 1st Pillar AHV/IV/EO social security deductions and ALV unemployment contributions from gross salary.
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Annual Contribution
CHF 6'400
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Monthly Contribution
CHF 533
These calculations are financial projections and planning estimates, not tax, legal or licensed financial advice. Swiss federal, cantonal and municipal tax laws vary by canton.
How to Use the AHV Calculator
Enter gross annual salary
Input your total annual gross compensation from employment or self-employment.
Verify statutory contribution rates
Review mandatory employee deductions: AHV/IV/EO (5.30%) and ALV (1.10% up to CHF 148,200).
Check employer matching
Confirm that your employer matches the exact 5.30% AHV/IV/EO contribution.
Review monthly deductions
See your monthly retirement insurance contributions credited to your AHV individual account (IK).
Formula & Calculation Methodology
AHV/IV/EO (5.30%) + ALV (1.10% up to CHF 148,200)This calculator uses standard Switzerland financial formulas, IRS thresholds, and amortization schedules. All results compute instantly in your browser with zero data stored or transmitted.
Calculation Examples & Scenarios
CHF 100,000 Annual Gross Salary
CHF 100,000 salary, standard employee contributions.
CHF 180,000 High-Income Earner (Uncapped AHV vs Capped ALV)
CHF 180,000 gross salary, uncapped AHV + ALV ceiling at CHF 148,200.
CHF 75,000 Starting Professional
CHF 75,000 salary, full-time employment.
Key Benefits
- Calculates statutory 1st Pillar AHV/AVS, IV (disability), and EO (loss of earnings) deductions
- Applies the statutory CHF 148,200 salary cap on ALV unemployment insurance accurately
- Explains how regular contributions secure full statutory Swiss state retirement pensions
Common Use Cases
- Employees verifying monthly pay slip deductions (Lohnabrechnung) against federal standards
- Expats tracking Swiss contribution records to avoid missing years and permanent pension cuts
- Self-employed freelancers budgeting for annual SVA/AHV compensation fund contributions
Structure of Swiss 1st Pillar Social Security (AHV/IV/EO)
The 1st Pillar of the Swiss retirement system is the Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance (AHV/AVS), combined with Disability Insurance (IV) and the Income Compensation Scheme (EO). Contributions are mandatory for all gainfully employed individuals in Switzerland from January 1 following their 17th birthday.
The employee pays 5.30% of their total gross salary (AHV 4.35%, IV 0.70%, EO 0.25%), which is matched 1:1 by the employer for a total statutory contribution of 10.60%. Unlike unemployment insurance, AHV contributions apply to your entire uncapped salary.
AHV Contribution Gaps: The 5-Year Catch-Up Rule
To receive the maximum statutory AHV retirement pension (CHF 2,450 per month for individuals, CHF 3,675 for married couples), a full contribution record of 44 years is required. Each missing contribution year results in a lifelong reduction of approximately 2.3% in your retirement pension.
You can request a free extract of your individual AHV account (IK-Auszug) from your compensation fund at any time. Missing contribution years can be retroactively paid back within a strict 5-year limitation window.
Frequently Asked Questions
The employee deduction is 5.30% of total gross salary (AHV old-age 4.35%, IV disability 0.70%, and EO loss of earnings 0.25%). The employer matches this exact 5.30%, making the total combined statutory contribution 10.60%.
No. Unlike unemployment insurance (ALV) which is capped at CHF 148,200, AHV/IV/EO deductions apply to your entire uncapped gross salary, no matter how much you earn. However, the maximum retirement pension payout remains strictly capped.
All persons gainfully employed in Switzerland, as well as non-employed Swiss residents, are required to contribute from January 1 following their 17th birthday until reaching statutory reference retirement age (age 65).
Each missing contribution year results in a permanent pro-rata pension reduction of approximately 2.3% (1/44th per missing year) upon retirement. You can retroactively fill contribution gaps within 5 years.
Under the current AHV scale, the maximum individual old-age pension is CHF 2,450 per month (CHF 29,400 per year) for a full 44-year contribution record, while the maximum combined pension for married couples is capped at 150% (CHF 3,675 per month).
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