Bellinzona vs Lugano: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Bellinzona and Lugano. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Lugano leaves you CHF 1'500 more net per year than Bellinzona.
Bellinzona: Tax multiplier 93%
Lugano: Tax multiplier 78%
| Gross salary / year | Bellinzona Net | Lugano Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 45'950 | CHF 46'950 | CHF -1'000 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 67'800 | CHF 69'300 | CHF -1'500 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 95'700 | CHF 97'850 | CHF -2'150 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 142'000 | CHF 145'300 | CHF -3'300 |
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.