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Tax Calculator Canton of Nidwalden 2026

Calculate your net salary in the canton of Nidwalden with federal, cantonal and municipal tax.

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Monthly net salary

CHF 5 335.50

CHF 64 025.99 net/yearEffective tax rate: 19.97% on gross salary

Gross salary breakdown

Net salary: CHF 64 025.99 (80.0%)
Federal tax: CHF 944.21 (1.2%)
Cantonal/municipal taxes: CHF 3 275.80 (4.1%)
Social contributions: CHF 11 754.00 (14.7%)

Detailed payslip (annual)

ItemAmount
Gross salary (annual)CHF 80 000.00
AHV/IV/EO (5.3%)- CHF 4 240.00
ALV (1.1%)- CHF 880.00
AANP (1.6%)- CHF 1 280.00
BVG (Pension fund)- CHF 5 354.00
Total social contributions- CHF 11 754.00
Federal tax- CHF 944.21
Cantonal tax- CHF 1 965.48
Municipal tax- CHF 1 310.32
Total taxes- CHF 4 220.01
ANNUAL NET SALARYCHF 64 025.99
Monthly net (12 payments)CHF 5 335.50

Additional information

Employer cost
CHF 90 874.00
Total cost for employer
BVG contribution
CHF 5 354.00
Annual BVG employee contribution
Average rate
19.97%
Effective tax rate
Marginal rate
14.40%
Tax on the last franc earned

Taxes in the Canton of Nidwalden

The canton of Nidwalden (NW), with its capital Stans, is part of German-speaking Switzerland.

  • Cantonal tax multiplier: 2.6
  • Stans municipal multiplier: 2.72
  • Effective tax rate: approx. 4.8%
  • Church tax: 10% of cantonal tax

How is net salary calculated in the canton of Nidwalden?

  1. Social contributions: AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), NBUV (~1.6%), and BVG (7% to 18% depending on age) are deducted from gross salary.
  2. Federal direct tax: Applied according to the progressive federal tax schedule, identical in all cantons.
  3. Cantonal and municipal tax: Calculated according to the tax scales of the canton of Nidwalden and the municipal tax multiplier.
  4. Net salary: Gross salary minus social contributions and taxes.

Tax Data for the Canton of Nidwalden 2026

Item Value
Cantonal multiplier2.6
Municipal multiplier (Stans)2.72
Combined effective rate4.8%
Church tax10%
Language regionGerman-speaking Switzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tax rate in the canton of Nidwalden?
The canton of Nidwalden has an effective tax rate of approximately 4.8% (combined cantonal and municipal tax). The federal direct tax is the same in all cantons and is added on top.
What is the tax multiplier in Stans?
The municipality of Stans in the canton of Nidwalden has a tax multiplier of 2.72. The cantonal tax multiplier is 2.6.
Which social contributions are deducted from salary?
Social contributions are the same across Switzerland: AHV/IV/EO (5.3%), ALV (1.1%), NBUV (~1.6%), and BVG (varies by age). Only taxes differ by canton and municipality.
Is there a church tax in the canton of Nidwalden?
Yes, in the canton of Nidwalden, church tax is approximately 10% of the cantonal tax for members of recognised churches.

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