Geneva vs St. Gallen: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Geneva and St. Gallen. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Geneva leaves you CHF 5'650 more net per year than St. Gallen.
Geneva: Tax multiplier 45.5%
St. Gallen: Tax multiplier 138%
| Gross salary / year | Geneva Net | St. Gallen Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 48'400 | CHF 44'650 | +CHF 3'750 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 71'500 | CHF 65'850 | +CHF 5'650 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 101'000 | CHF 92'850 | +CHF 8'150 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 150'200 | CHF 137'650 | +CHF 12'550 |
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.