Cross-Border Salary 2026 - What You Will Earn
Net cross-border salaries 2026. 4.5% tax, real savings, comparison vs. resident.
Cross-Border Salary 2026
CHF 90K cross-border worker Geneva = CHF 6,280 net/month (source tax 4.5%). Same salary resident Geneva = CHF 5,640 net (tax 15%). Difference: CHF 640/month or CHF 7,680/year.
Cross-Border Tax Advantage
Source tax rate for cross-border workers (Franco-Swiss agreement): approximately 4.5% Geneva, 3-5% Vaud vs 12-15% residents.
Sophie, cross-border worker, CHF 85K: pays CHF 320/month in taxes Marc, resident, CHF 85K: pays CHF 1,020/month in taxes Sophie's tax savings: CHF 700/month
Real Cross-Border Budget
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net salary | CHF 6,280 |
| Rent France | €1,100 (CHF 1,210) |
| Gas/parking | CHF 380 |
| Insurance | CHF 180 |
| Food | CHF 520 |
| Remaining | CHF 3,990 |
Vs resident CHF 2,500 remaining. Savings: CHF 1,490/month.
Key Points
Cross-border workers pay reduced tax (4.5% vs 12-15%) saving CHF 700-1,000/month. But deduct transport (CHF 300-400) and time (2-4h daily). Real net savings: CHF 800-1,200/month viable if you accept the commute.
Resources
- Frontalier.org - Complete information
- Our cross-border calculator - Simulation
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