Swiss Maternity & Paternity Compensation Calculator (EO/APG) (2026)
Calculate statutory Swiss maternity allowance (14 weeks / 98 days at 80%) and paternity allowance (2 weeks / 14 days) under federal EO/APG laws.
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Total Statutory Allowance (EO/APG)
CHF 19'600
Based on your selected maternity & paternity ch assumptions. Try different sliders to compare scenarios.
Daily Compensation Rate
CHF 200
Statutory Daily Cap
CHF 220
Equivalent Monthly Compensation
CHF 6'000
These are planning estimates, not tax, legal or investment advice. Country rules, lender policies and tax rates can change.
How to Use the Maternity & Paternity CH
Enter monthly gross salary
Input your regular gross salary before childbirth.
Select leave type
Choose Swiss Federal Maternity (14 weeks / 98 days), Paternity (2 weeks / 14 days), or Geneva Cantonal Maternity (16 weeks).
Review daily and total allowance
See your daily compensation under the federal EO/APG 80% rule and statutory CHF 220 daily cap.
Formula & Calculation Methodology
Daily Allowance = Min(CHF 220, Gross Salary / 30 × 80%) | Total = Daily Allowance × Leave DaysThis 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
Full-Time Mother Earning CHF 7,500/Month
CHF 7,500 monthly salary, Federal Maternity Leave (98 days).
High-Earning Mother Earning CHF 10,000/Month
CHF 10,000 monthly salary, Federal Maternity Leave (98 days).
Father Taking 2 Weeks Paternity Leave (CHF 8,000/Month)
CHF 8,000 monthly salary, 14 days paternity leave.
Key Benefits
- Calculates exact statutory compensation under federal EO/APG laws
- Enforces the CHF 220 per day statutory maximum ceiling automatically
- Supports federal 14-week maternity, 2-week paternity, and Geneva 16-week rules
Common Use Cases
- Expectant mothers and fathers budgeting family cash flow during parental leave
- Employees checking whether employer policy tops up statutory 80% pay to 100%
- HR professionals verifying statutory Erwerbsersatzordnung (EO) claim amounts
Swiss Maternity & Paternity Leave Compensation (EO/APG)
Under the Swiss Federal Loss of Earnings Compensation Act (EO/APG), working mothers are legally entitled to 14 weeks (98 calendar days) of paid maternity leave starting on the day of delivery. The statutory allowance covers 80% of average gross earnings, capped at a maximum of CHF 220 per day.
Fathers and qualifying spouses receive 2 weeks (14 days) of statutory paternity leave at 80% compensation, which can be taken as single days or blocks within 6 months of childbirth.
Eligibility Criteria & Employer Top-Ups
To qualify for statutory maternity compensation, a mother must have been covered by AHV/AVS for at least 9 months prior to birth and employed for at least 5 months during pregnancy. Many Swiss employers and collective labor agreements (GAV) voluntarily pay 100% of regular wages during this period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mothers receive 80% of their average gross earnings before childbirth, capped at a maximum of CHF 220 per day (corresponding to an annual salary of CHF 99,000 / CHF 8,250 per month), for 14 weeks (98 continuous days).
Fathers (and the female spouse of the mother) are entitled to 2 weeks (14 days) of statutory paternity leave at 80% of earnings up to CHF 220 per day, to be taken within 6 months of childbirth.
You must have been insured with the AHV/AVS for 9 months prior to childbirth and worked for at least 5 months during pregnancy, and be employed or receiving daily allowances on the delivery date.
Yes. For instance, the Canton of Geneva mandates 16 weeks (112 days) of maternity leave with higher compensation thresholds.
Yes. Many Swiss collective agreements (GAV) and progressive employers pay 100% of normal salary throughout the full 14 or 16 weeks of maternity leave.
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