Swiss Canton Tax Comparison 2026

Compare net salary across all 26 Swiss cantons.

Gross salary (annual)

CHF

Marital status

Best canton

Zug

CHF 65 800.38

Worst canton

Geneva

CHF 59 112.27

#	Canton	Annual net salary	Difference
1	ZG - Zug	CHF 65 800.38	CHF 0.00
2	NW - Nidwalden	CHF 64 025.99	-CHF 1 774.39
3	SZ - Schwyz	CHF 63 889.49	-CHF 1 910.89
4	OW - Obwalden	CHF 63 548.26	-CHF 2 252.12
5	LU - Lucerne	CHF 62 865.80	-CHF 2 934.58
6	AI - Appenzell Innerrhoden	CHF 62 865.80	-CHF 2 934.58
7	UR - Uri	CHF 62 524.57	-CHF 3 275.81
8	AG - Aargau	CHF 62 524.57	-CHF 3 275.81
9	TG - Thurgau	CHF 62 524.57	-CHF 3 275.81
10	GL - Glarus	CHF 62 388.08	-CHF 3 412.30
11	AR - Appenzell Ausserrhoden	CHF 62 183.34	-CHF 3 617.04
12	GR - Graubuenden	CHF 62 183.34	-CHF 3 617.04
13	SH - Schaffhausen	CHF 61 978.60	-CHF 3 821.78
14	ZH - Zurich	CHF 61 842.11	-CHF 3 958.27
15	VS - Valais	CHF 61 842.11	-CHF 3 958.27
16	SO - Solothurn	CHF 61 500.88	-CHF 4 299.50
17	BL - Basel-Country	CHF 61 296.14	-CHF 4 504.24
18	SG - St. Gallen	CHF 61 159.65	-CHF 4 640.73
19	TI - Ticino	CHF 61 159.65	-CHF 4 640.73
20	FR - Fribourg	CHF 61 023.16	-CHF 4 777.22
21	BS - Basel-City	CHF 60 818.42	-CHF 4 981.96
22	BE - Bern	CHF 60 135.96	-CHF 5 664.42
23	NE - Neuchatel	CHF 59 794.73	-CHF 6 005.65
24	JU - Jura	CHF 59 794.73	-CHF 6 005.65
25	VD - Vaud	CHF 59 453.50	-CHF 6 346.88
26	GE - Geneva	CHF 59 112.27	-CHF 6 688.11

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the comparison work?

The calculator computes net salary for the same gross salary in each canton, taking into account canton-specific tax rates and municipal taxes.

Which canton has the lowest taxes?

The canton of Zug generally offers the lowest taxes, followed by Nidwalden and Schwyz. Results may vary depending on salary level.

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