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Tax Calculator Canton of Ticino 2026

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

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Monthly net salary

CHF 5 096.64

CHF 61 159.65 net/yearEffective tax rate: 23.55% on gross salary

Gross salary breakdown

Net salary: CHF 61 159.65 (76.4%)
Federal tax: CHF 944.21 (1.2%)
Cantonal/municipal taxes: CHF 6 142.14 (7.7%)
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 3 685.28
Municipal tax- CHF 2 456.86
Total taxes- CHF 7 086.35
ANNUAL NET SALARYCHF 61 159.65
Monthly net (12 payments)CHF 5 096.64

Additional information

Employer cost
CHF 90 874.00
Total cost for employer
BVG contribution
CHF 5 354.00
Annual BVG employee contribution
Average rate
23.55%
Effective tax rate
Marginal rate
18.40%
Tax on the last franc earned

Taxes in the Canton of Ticino

The canton of Ticino (TI), with its capital Bellinzona, is part of Italian-speaking Switzerland.

  • Cantonal tax multiplier: 1
  • Bellinzona municipal multiplier: 0.9
  • Effective tax rate: approx. 9.0%
  • Church tax: 8% of cantonal tax

How is net salary calculated in the canton of Ticino?

  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 Ticino and the municipal tax multiplier.
  4. Net salary: Gross salary minus social contributions and taxes.

Tax Data for the Canton of Ticino 2026

Item Value
Cantonal multiplier1
Municipal multiplier (Bellinzona)0.9
Combined effective rate9.0%
Church tax8%
Language regionItalian-speaking Switzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tax rate in the canton of Ticino?
The canton of Ticino has an effective tax rate of approximately 9.0% (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 Bellinzona?
The municipality of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino has a tax multiplier of 0.9. The cantonal tax multiplier is 1.
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 Ticino?
Yes, in the canton of Ticino, church tax is approximately 8% of the cantonal tax for members of recognised churches.

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