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Published on 14 August 2025

Charter for equal pay in the public sector

Public sector organisations can emphasise their commitment to equal pay and professional equality by signing the Charter for equal pay. The Confederation, cantons, communes and state-associated organisations that have signed the Charter have implemented numerous inspirational measures in recent years.

What is the impact of the Charter for equal pay?

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Monitoring the Charter for equal pay

The Federal Office for Gender Equality regularly monitors measures and actions implemented under the Charter for equal pay.

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Inspirational projects

The signatories to the Charter have developed numerous inspirational projects relating to professional equality.

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List of signatories to the Charter

The Confederation, cantons, communes and state-associated organisations can sign the Charter for equal pay.

A committee to promote the Charter

The committee of the Charter, which was formed in 2024, has chosen to focus on three priority issues in the coming years: raising awareness at all hierarchical levels, tackling underemployment among women and collecting data related to equality within organisations.

Further information

Information on the Charter

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The Charter in brief

By signing the Charter for equal pay, public sector organisations commit to professional equality. A strategy is in place to strengthen the Charter.

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Committee and priorities

The committee of the Charter sets priorities for equal pay in the public sector and the state-associated sector.

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Publications equal pay

Who can sign the Charter for equal pay and how?

The Charter can be signed by authorities at all federal levels and by state-associated organisations that want to emphasise their commitment to professional equality and demonstrate this to their staff and the public.

Authorities and organisations wishing to sign the Charter for equal pay can download it here:

The signed Charter must be sent to the FOGE by email or post.

Do you have any questions about the Charter?

Dr. Oliver Schröter
Economist
T +41 58 462 75 54
oliver.schroeter@ebg.admin.ch