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?
Monitoring the Charter for equal pay
The Federal Office for Gender Equality regularly monitors measures and actions implemented under the Charter for equal pay.
Inspirational projects
The signatories to the Charter have developed numerous inspirational projects relating to professional equality.
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
Further information
Information on the Charter
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.
Committee and priorities
The committee of the Charter sets priorities for equal pay in the public sector and the state-associated sector.
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