Basel vs Fribourg: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Basel and Fribourg. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Basel leaves you CHF 3'100 more net per year than Fribourg.
Basel: Tax multiplier 50%
Fribourg: Tax multiplier 80%
| Gross salary / year | Basel Net | Fribourg Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 48'650 | CHF 46'600 | +CHF 2'050 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 71'850 | CHF 68'750 | +CHF 3'100 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 101'500 | CHF 97'050 | +CHF 4'450 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 150'950 | CHF 144'050 | +CHF 6'900 |
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.