Which professions will be recruiting the most in Switzerland in 2026?

The Swiss labour market in 2026 remains solid, but becomes more selective than in 2025. According to SECO, the unemployment rate was 3.2 % in January and February 2026, 3.1 % in March and 3.0 % in April 2026. In April 2026, Switzerland had 142,902 registered unemployed and 230,609 jobseekers. The market therefore remains favourable compared to many European countries, but the dynamic is less exceptional than in the post-Covid period.

Here are the profiles most in demand in Switzerland in 2026, accompanied by concrete data and indicative salaries.

🏥 1. Healthcare professions: an urgent and growing need

Switzerland is experiencing a constant demand for nursing staff, accentuated by an ageing population and increasingly complex care requirements.

Most sought-after profiles:

• Registered nurse with a degree from a university of applied sciences or higher education institution
  → Very high demand in hospitals, nursing homes and home care
  → 💶 Average salary: CHF 5,300 to CHF 6,200 gross per month
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  → Active in primary care, social institutions and clinics
  → 💶 Approximately CHF 4,500 to 5,000 gross per month
• Care and support assistance
  → Especially sought after in peripheral regions
  → 💶 Approximately CHF 4,000 gross/month

The health sector alone accounts for more than 15 % vacancies according to the employment barometer of’HR Swiss (2024).

💻 2. Digital and IT professions: high-demand and highly paid roles

With the digitisation of services, industrial automation and cybersecurity, tech talent is actively sought after in French-speaking Switzerland as well as in German-speaking Switzerland.

Jobs in high demand:

• Developer (back-end, front-end, full stack)
  → 💶 CHF 6,500 to CHF 8,000 gross per month, according to experience
• Cybersecurity Engineer
  → Rare profiles, highly sought after by banks, insurance companies and public services
  → 💶 CHF 7,000 to CHF 9,000 gross per month
• Data analyst / Data scientist
  → Increased demand in finance, healthcare and logistics
  → 💶 CHF 6,800 to CHF 8,500 gross per month

By 2030, Switzerland could face a shortage of 40,000 IT specialists (source: ICT Vocational Training Switzerland).

🧱 3. Construction trades: a sector struggling to recruit

The construction industry remains dynamic, particularly thanks to energy renovation projects, sustainable mobility initiatives and hospital construction projects.

Most sought-after professions:

• Bricklayer
  → 💶 Average salary: CHF 4,800 to CHF 5,300 gross per month
• Electrical fitter
  → High demand in urban construction sites and public infrastructure
  → 💶 Approximately 5,000 CHF gross/month
• Carpenter
  → Highly sought after for eco-friendly and timber constructions
  → 💶 Average salary: CHF 4,700 gross/month

🎓 Training to meet demand

For individuals undergoing retraining or upskilling, Targeted training programmes provide rapid access to these promising careers..

OSAM Training, a recognised centre in French-speaking Switzerland, offers training courses focused on:

• The professional languages (French, German, English)
• The digital skills
• The communication and soft skills, sought after in all sectors
• The modules of preparation for retraining or skills assessment

In 2025, learning smart means invest in one's professional security.

In Switzerland, the job market is favourable but highly selective. Careers in healthcare, IT and construction account for the majority of offers, with attractive salaries and clear career prospects.

To remain competitive, it is crucial to keep up with trends, undergo regular training and develop your transferable skills.

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