Bern vs Fribourg: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Bern and Fribourg. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Fribourg leaves you CHF 6'300 more net per year than Bern.
Bern: Tax multiplier 154%
Fribourg: Tax multiplier 80%
| Gross salary / year | Bern Net | Fribourg Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 42'400 | CHF 46'600 | CHF -4'200 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 62'450 | CHF 68'750 | CHF -6'300 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 87'950 | CHF 97'050 | CHF -9'100 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 130'150 | CHF 144'050 | CHF -13'900 |
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.