Compare your net salary across 26 Swiss cantons
The interactive map will show you which canton makes you earn the most
Our Swiss cantonal tax comparator uses official data and calculates your exact net salary in each of the 26 cantons. Simply enter your monthly gross salary, and our system automatically calculates withholding tax, AVS/AI/APG contributions, unemployment insurance (AC), and LPP (2nd pillar) for each canton.
The interactive map uses a heat map visualization system: green cantons offer the highest net salary, while red ones have the highest tax burden. This visual representation allows you to instantly compare all 26 Swiss cantons.
Cantonal taxes vary by more than double! Between Zug (6.8%) and Geneva (14.8%), the difference can represent over 500 CHF per month on a 6,000 CHF gross salary. Over a year, that's over 6,000 CHF in potential savings.
In Switzerland, each canton sets its own tax rates. This fiscal autonomy is one of the particularities of Swiss federalism. Some cantons like Zug or Schwyz practice an attractive tax policy to attract businesses and high incomes.
Caution: an identical gross salary can result in very different purchasing power depending on the canton. You must also consider the cost of living (rent, health insurance) which also varies from canton to canton.
Geneva's tax rate (14.8%) is more than double that of Zug (6.8%)
Cantons each with their own autonomous tax system and their own tax rates
Social contributions (AVS, AC, LPP) are identical in all cantons, only taxes change
Swiss communes with their own communal tax rates added to cantonal taxes
Communal taxes: Rates shown are cantonal averages. The actual rate also depends on your commune of residence.
Cost of living: Zug has low taxes but high rents. Geneva has high taxes but also offers higher salaries. Analyze the complete package.
Family situation: Calculations shown are for a single person without children. Families with children benefit from additional deductions.
Border workers: Cross-border workers are subject to withholding tax with specific scales. Consult our border worker guide for more details.
Zug, Schwyz, Nidwalden, Obwalden - These Central Swiss cantons offer the most advantageous tax rates. Zug is particularly attractive for high incomes and businesses.
Average rate: 6.8% - 8.9%
Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne - Major cities combine developed public services with medium to high taxation. Geneva and Basel-City have the highest rates.
Average rate: 8.2% - 14.8%
<strong>Valais, Grisons, Uri, Ticino</strong> - These alpine and southern cantons offer moderate taxation and exceptional quality of life, particularly attractive for retirement.
Average rate: 9.1% - 12.5%