Collective labour agreement for the cleaning industry in German-speaking Switzerland
Gesamtarbeitsvertrag für die Reinigungsbranche in der Deutschschweiz 2026–2029
Valid from 1 January 2026 · Data as of 11 November 2026
Key facts
| Table valid | 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2027 |
|---|---|
| Agreement term | until 31 December 2029 |
| Sector | CleaningBuilding cleaning (maintenance, special, hospital and vehicle cleaning) |
| Weekly hours | 42 h |
| Salary payments per year | 1313th month salary 100% if employment lasts more than 3 months (Art. 5.3); 8.33% when paid with the hourly wage |
| Generally binding | yes |
| Employees (approx.) | 75,000 |
| Official source | Gesamtarbeitsvertrag für die Reinigungsbranche in der Deutschschweiz 2026 bis 2029 (Allpura, Unia, Syna, VPOD), Anhang 5 Minimallohn-Tabellensource dated 1 January 2026 |
Pay table
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2027| Group | Step | per month | per hour | Net per month (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnterhaltsreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 21.40 | ≈ CHF 3,427 | |
| UnterhaltsreinigerIn II (anerkannte Weiterbildung) | Mindestlohn | CHF 22.90 | ≈ CHF 3,642 | |
| SpezialreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.40 | ≈ CHF 3,713 | |
| SpezialreinigerIn II | Mindestlohn | CHF 24.90 | ≈ CHF 3,923 | |
| SpitalreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 21.85 | ≈ CHF 3,491 | |
| SpitalreinigerIn II | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.35 | ≈ CHF 3,706 | |
| FahrzeugreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.20 | ≈ CHF 3,685 | |
| FahrzeugreinigerIn II | Mindestlohn | CHF 24.70 | ≈ CHF 3,896 | |
| ArbeitnehmerInnen mit EBA Gebäudereiniger/in | Mindestlohn | CHF 4,200 | CHF 23.10 | ≈ CHF 3,489 |
| ArbeitnehmerInnen mit EFZ Gebäudereiniger/in | Mindestlohn | CHF 4,700 | CHF 25.80 | ≈ CHF 3,853 |
Hourly minimum wages (CHF) valid from 1 Jan 2026 (Lohnstufe I +3%; Lohnstufe II now CHF 1.50 above I); next step 1 Jan 2028 (+2.5%). EBA/EFZ: monthly minima on a 182-h base. The first column of Anhang 5 has no printed date header; the joint press release confirms it applies from 1 Jan 2026. Objektleiter/Vorarbeiter: individual, negotiation basis Lohnstufe II. No automatic inflation indexation (negotiations if CPI > 1.5%). Generally binding in ZH, BE (excl. Jura bernois), LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, GL, ZG, SO, BS, BL, SH, AI, AR, SG, GR (excl. Italian-speaking areas), AG, TG; small firms (1–5 employees) only under the 'erleichterte AVE'. AVE valid until 31.12.2029 per SECO; validTo here = 31.12.2027 because the 2028 wage step follows.
Next pay table decided
from 1 January 2028| Group | Step | per hour | Net per month (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnterhaltsreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 21.95 | ≈ CHF 3,505 |
| UnterhaltsreinigerIn II (anerkannte Weiterbildung) | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.45 | ≈ CHF 3,720 |
| SpezialreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.95 | ≈ CHF 3,790 |
| SpezialreinigerIn II | Mindestlohn | CHF 25.45 | ≈ CHF 3,999 |
| SpitalreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 22.40 | ≈ CHF 3,570 |
| SpitalreinigerIn II | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.90 | ≈ CHF 3,783 |
| FahrzeugreinigerIn I | Mindestlohn | CHF 23.75 | ≈ CHF 3,762 |
| FahrzeugreinigerIn II | Mindestlohn | CHF 25.25 | ≈ CHF 3,972 |
Anhang 5 column 'Ab 2028' (Lohnstufe I +2.5%). EBA/EFZ monthly minima have no separate 2028 value in Anhang 5.
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Sources (3)
- Gesamtarbeitsvertrag für die Reinigungsbranche in der Deutschschweiz 2026 bis 2029 (Allpura, Unia, Syna, VPOD), Anhang 5 Minimallohn-Tabellen (1 January 2026)
- Gemeinsame Medienmitteilung Allpura/Unia/Syna/VPOD: Neuer GAV 2026–2029 für die Reinigungsbranche in der Deutschschweiz (17 November 2025)
- SECO – Allgemeinverbindlich erklärte GAV, Stand 01. November 2026 (1 November 2026)
Notes
Hourly minimum wages (CHF) valid from 1 Jan 2026 (Lohnstufe I +3%; Lohnstufe II now CHF 1.50 above I); next step 1 Jan 2028 (+2.5%). EBA/EFZ: monthly minima on a 182-h base. The first column of Anhang 5 has no printed date header; the joint press release confirms it applies from 1 Jan 2026. Objektleiter/Vorarbeiter: individual, negotiation basis Lohnstufe II. No automatic inflation indexation (negotiations if CPI > 1.5%). Generally binding in ZH, BE (excl. Jura bernois), LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, GL, ZG, SO, BS, BL, SH, AI, AR, SG, GR (excl. Italian-speaking areas), AG, TG; small firms (1–5 employees) only under the 'erleichterte AVE'. AVE valid until 31.12.2029 per SECO; validTo here = 31.12.2027 because the 2028 wage step follows.