diff --git a/packages/mui-material/src/internal/SwitchBase.js b/packages/mui-material/src/internal/SwitchBase.js
index 2cd7254813c272..0053be252b42e2 100644
--- a/packages/mui-material/src/internal/SwitchBase.js
+++ b/packages/mui-material/src/internal/SwitchBase.js
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ const SwitchBase = React.forwardRef(function SwitchBase(props, ref) {
       centerRipple: true,
       focusRipple: !disableFocusRipple,
       disabled,
-      role: undefined,
+      role: 'switch',
       tabIndex: null,
     },
   });