An automotive lever switch disclosed in this invention comprises: (a) an approximately cylinder-like lever switch body having opening formed along side-wall from tip to foot; (b) a cover to cover the opening; (c) a switch disposed at tip of lever switch body; and (d) a lead-wire having first end connected to the switch and second end protruding from foot of lever switch body, wherein, first slope face provided in coupling section at one end of opening of lever switch body and second slope face provided in fitting section at foot of cover are fitted together to prevent the cover from coming off the lever switch body.