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The 26 largest public sector organisations in Vaud

Tamtam tracks 26 public sector organisations headquartered in Vaud. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Etat de Vaud, CHUV | Lausanne university hospital and EPFL. Their median headcount is 708. Half of them were founded in 1899 or later. The most common headquarters are Lausanne (8), Geneva (2) and Zurich (2).

🇨🇭 Vaud26 companiesUpdated Oct 24, 2026
#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Etat de Vaudvd.ch

A diverse employer in Vaud, offering over 400 roles, attractive conditions, and work-life balance Committed to quality public services and future projects

Government Administration 🇨🇭 Lausanne 10,647 n/a
2
CHUV | Lausanne university hospitallinktr.ee

A teaching hospital in Switzerland's Canton of Vaud providing care in all branches of medicine, surgery, and psychiatry, in partnership with the University of Lausanne

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇭 Lausanne 8,763 1806
3
EPFLepfl.ch

Innovative Swiss institute near Lake Geneva fostering collaboration between students, professors, researchers, and entrepreneurs to create groundbreaking work in science and technology

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Lausanne 7,716 1853
4
University of Lausanne - UNILunil.ch

Cutting-edge facilities and technology, unique faculties in law, biology, and geosciences Collaborates with CHUV for medical advancements Offers diverse educational and cultural activities

Research Services 🇨🇭 Lausanne 4,279 1537
5
Ville de Lausannelausanne.ch

Manages a large metropolitan area, providing essential services, fostering education and culture, and promoting sustainability and tourism for its diverse population.

Government Administration 🇨🇭 2,861 n/a
6
BCV - Banque Cantonale Vaudoisebcv.ch

A leading bank in Switzerland, focusing on local market with strong financial stability and wide range of services supporting Vaud economy

Banking 🇨🇭 Lausanne 2,110 1845
7
RUAGruag.ch

A Swiss company with 2500 employees, providing security solutions for military systems, including maintenance of planes, support for land systems, and communication technologies

Defense and Space Manufacturing 🇨🇭 Bern 1,986 2020
8
Transports publics de la région lausannoise SAt-l.ch

Manage and operate public transport services in Lausanne region, ensuring safe, reliable travel and contributing to sustainable urban development.

Urban Transit Services 🇨🇭 Renens 1,204 1896
9
Luzerner Kantonalbanklukb.ch

Established in 1850, this company is a leading bank in Luzern, offering a range of financial services including mortgages, savings, private banking, and investment funds

Banking 🇨🇭 Luzern 1,076 1850
10
St. Galler Kantonalbank AGsgkb.ch

Leading bank in St. Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden, offering comprehensive services for private, business, private banking, young clients, economy, and public sector.

Banking 🇨🇭 St. Gallen 1,007 1868
11
Romande Energieromande-energie.ch

A leading energy company in French-speaking Switzerland, offering sustainable energy solutions, services, efficiency, and electric mobility to create a better living environment

Environmental Services 🇨🇭 Morges 841 1997
12
HEIG-VDheig-vd.ch

Offering Bachelor and Master degree programs in engineering and business economics, as well as postgraduate training Leading research and development activities with 13 institutes

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Yverdon-Les-Bains 819 1956
13
SVA Zürichsvazurich.ch

This company acts as the competence center for social insurances in and for the canton of Zurich, offering various products such as AHV, IV, and family allowances to insured individuals and employers.

Insurance 🇨🇭 Zurich 708 1995
14
EVAMevam.ch

This organization mandated by the Canton of Vaud provides asylum seekers, those with provisional admission, and undocumented individuals with emergency assistance and accomodation

Civic and Social Organizations 🇨🇭 Lausanne 692 n/a
15
Aargauische Kantonalbankakb.ch

Leading universal bank offering personalized financial services to private, corporate, and institutional clients with strong regional presence and employee development.

Banking 🇨🇭 Aarau 686 1913
16
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)unitar.org

Dedicated training arm developing capacities for enhanced global decision-making, supporting country-level action, and shaping a better future through various training and research activities.

International Affairs 🇨🇭 Geneva 684 1965
17
Thurgauer Kantonalbanktkb.ch

Leading bank in Thurgau with 850 employees, offering comprehensive financial services, supporting local economy, and promoting personal development and work-life balance for employees

Banking 🇨🇭 Weinfelden 659 1871
18
UNICCunicc.org

Designs and deploys transformational digital tools and programs, including cybersecurity, data analytics, platform, software, and infrastructure solutions for the UN family and other international organizations.

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇨🇭 Geneva 581 1971
19
Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud (HEP Vaud)hepl.ch

Offers comprehensive teacher education and postgraduate programs for school professionals, stimulating educational research and development, and providing pedagogical resources.

Higher Education 🇨🇭 Lausanne 567 n/a
20
Zuger Kantonalbankzugerkb.ch

Leading financial institution with over 500 employees, operating 14 branches, offering investment, financing, and pension solutions for private, corporate, and institutional clients.

Banking 🇨🇭 Zug 515 1892
21
BCVs | WKBbcvs.ch

Provides retail banking, wealth management for individuals and institutions, and business banking services across the Canton of Valais with extensive digital offerings.

Banking 🇨🇭 Sion 433 1917
22
ECA - Etablissement Cantonal d'Assurance du Canton de Vaudeca-vaud.ch

Public autonomous company in Vaud, Switzerland, ensuring fire and natural disaster safety through risk management, prevention, intervention, and insurance coverage for solidarity in the community

Insurance 🇨🇭 Lausanne 413 1811
23
Glarner Kantonalbankglkb.ch

Provides universal banking services, including mortgages, savings, asset management, and investment products, with a strong regional focus and digital offerings.

Banking 🇨🇭 Glarus 224 1884
24
Urner Kantonalbankukb.ch

Offers comprehensive financial services for individuals, SMEs, and public sector. Engaged in economic development, sports, culture, education, and social initiatives.

Banking 🇨🇭 Altdorf 110 1915
25
Appenzeller Kantonalbankappkb.ch

Based in Switzerland, this company specializes in banking services, operating from its headquarters in Appenzell District, Appenzell Innerrhoden.

Banking 🇨🇭 Appenzell 86 1899
26
Stiftung PWGpwg.ch

Acquisition, management, renovation, and construction of residential and commercial properties in Zurich, ensuring affordable rents below market average.

Real Estate 🇨🇭 Zurich 30 1990

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.

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