Basel vs Cham: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Basel and Cham. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Cham leaves you CHF 3'000 more net per year than Basel.
Basel: Tax multiplier 50%
Cham: Tax multiplier 54%
| Gross salary / year | Basel Net | Cham Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 48'650 | CHF 50'650 | CHF -2'000 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 71'850 | CHF 74'850 | CHF -3'000 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 101'500 | CHF 105'850 | CHF -4'350 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 150'950 | CHF 157'600 | CHF -6'650 |
Indicative values for single person, no children. AHV/ALV/BVG and federal income tax 2026 included.
Values shown are estimates for comparison purposes. Exact net salary (with pillar 3a, church tax, BVG-by-age, withholding tax) results from the gross-net calculator per municipality.