The Swiss job market, July 2026
- 26,561 open roles analysed
- Published 31 July 2026
The month in three numbers
−30%hiring activity vs last month
70%require German
Administrationmost active sector
New employers this month
Sectors on the move
New postings, last 30 days against the 30 days before
Construction
−41%
Project Management
−38%
Customer Service
−37%
Sales
−36%
Education
−36%
Healthcare
−35%
Skills on the move
Rising
Software Engineering · Bern
SAFeRequirements EngineeringKubernetes
Fading
Sales · Geneva
Client Relationship ManagementSalesBusiness Development
The language picture
- German70%
- English53%
- French29%
- Italian4%
- Most common requirement: German only (32%)
Sector snapshots
Earlier reports
Common questions
Which sector is hiring most in Switzerland in July 2026?
Administration, by number of open roles.
Which language do Swiss job postings ask for most?
German, in 70% of postings. The most common requirement is German only (32%).
Is hiring in Switzerland growing?
Hiring activity moved ▼ 30% on the previous month.
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How we count
Compiled from 26,561 open roles in the JobLabrador index, collected daily from company career sites and job boards. Percentages describe the share of postings. Month-on-month changes compare 30-day periods and use only sources present in both. New employers are companies posting in a market for the first time in the last 30 days.