Swiss Tax Map
Compare the income tax rates of all 26 Swiss cantons. Find the most tax-efficient canton for your profile.
Tax map
Switzerland 2026
Compare the tax burden of the 26 Swiss cantons. Discover where to pay the least taxes according to your situation.
Lowest tax canton
Zug : 5.1%
Highest tax canton
Geneva : 14.8%
Maximum gap
x2.9
Interactive map of taxes by canton
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Classement des cantons
Top 6 lowest-taxed cantons
Ranking based on total tax burden for a married couple with 2 children
Zug
Central Switzerland
5.1%
Schwyz
Central Switzerland
7.2%
Nidwalden
Central Switzerland
7.5%
Obwald
Central Switzerland
8.1%
Uri
Central Switzerland
8.4%
Appenzell RI
Eastern Switzerland
8.8%
How to read this tax map?
Green cantons
Low tax burden (5-10%). Ideal for optimizing your taxes. Ex: Zug, Schwyz, Nidwalden.
Yellow/orange cantons
Medium tax burden (10-13%). Good balance of services/taxes. Ex: Zurich, Lucerne, Aargau.
Red cantons
High tax burden (13-15%). Extensive public services. Ex: Geneva, Vaud, Basel-Stadt.
Calculation methodology
The data represents the total tax burden (federal, cantonal and communal tax) for a married couple with two children and an annual gross income of CHF 100,000.
Rates are calculated for the capital of each canton and may vary depending on your municipality of residence.
Frequently asked questions about cantonal taxes
Which Swiss canton has the lowest taxes?
Zug is the Swiss canton with the lowest tax burden, approximately 5.1% for a married couple with two children and an income of CHF 100,000. Schwyz and Nidwalden follow closely with rates around 7-7.5%.
Why do taxes vary so much between cantons?
In Switzerland, each canton has its own fiscal sovereignty and sets its own tax rates. This fiscal competition between cantons explains the significant gaps, ranging from one to three between Zug and Geneva.
Is it advantageous to move to a lower-taxed canton?
It depends on your situation. You need to consider the cost of living, rents, public services and your quality of life. A canton like Zug has very high rents that can offset the tax advantage.
How are the rates shown on this map calculated?
The rates represent the total tax burden (federal, cantonal and communal tax) for a married couple with two children and an annual gross income of CHF 100,000, based on the canton capital.
Which French-speaking cantons have the lowest taxes?
In French-speaking Switzerland, Valais (12.7%) and Fribourg (12.4%) offer the most favorable tax conditions. Geneva and Vaud are the most taxed in the region with rates around 14-15%.
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