Lausanne vs Neuchâtel: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Lausanne and Neuchâtel. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Neuchâtel leaves you CHF 1'550 more net per year than Lausanne.
Lausanne: Tax multiplier 78.5%
Neuchâtel: Tax multiplier 65%
| Gross salary / year | Lausanne Net | Neuchâtel Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 46'000 | CHF 47'050 | CHF -1'050 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 67'850 | CHF 69'400 | CHF -1'550 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 95'750 | CHF 98'000 | CHF -2'250 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 142'050 | CHF 145'550 | CHF -3'500 |
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.