Neuchâtel vs Zug: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between Neuchâtel and Zug. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Zug leaves you CHF 5'500 more net per year than Neuchâtel.
Neuchâtel: Tax multiplier 65%
Zug: Tax multiplier 52%
| Gross salary / year | Neuchâtel Net | Zug Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 47'050 | CHF 50'700 | CHF -3'650 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 69'400 | CHF 74'900 | CHF -5'500 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 98'000 | CHF 105'950 | CHF -7'950 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 145'550 | CHF 157'800 | CHF -12'250 |
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.