Hi, I am working through as a Java Contractor in Zurich.

My day rate is CHF 820 per day and the agency pay the employers contributions.

Is this a good rate? I have only been in Zurich 3 months, and have heard developers get upwards of CHF 900 per day.

thats over 16'000 per month. i wouldn't complain if i had that much

Do you work as a Java Contractor in Zurich also?

Some of my colleagues have shared their pay slips, and are also clearing CHF 25 per hour more.

The agency have told me the client pays difference amounts for each contractor. How can I check this? The agency also say there margin is 25%, is this high or even likely? I thought it would be closer to 30%, as they are both UK based and Swiss based.

Do you work 40hr/week ? Are you making 16K/month ? I wouldn't mind at all.

I'm in the office for 40hrs per week, work, well some java programming and hours of meetings...

I get 820 x 22 days per month yes. Its relative I guess, I know others on 900+ per day.

Do you get 820 CHF after the Agency has paid out your tax and social contributions?

CHF 820 per day is gross
then deduct the withholding tax of 8%
insurances etc
I net roughly 81%