St. Gallen vs Zürich: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between St. Gallen and Zürich. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Zürich leaves you CHF 2'800 more net per year than St. Gallen.
St. Gallen: Tax multiplier 138%
Zürich: Tax multiplier 119%
| Gross salary / year | St. Gallen Net | Zürich Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 44'650 | CHF 46'550 | CHF -1'900 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 65'850 | CHF 68'650 | CHF -2'800 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 92'850 | CHF 96'950 | CHF -4'100 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 137'650 | CHF 143'900 | CHF -6'250 |
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.