St. Gallen vs Zug: where do you pay less tax?
Direct comparison of tax burden and net salary between St. Gallen and Zug. ESTV 2026 data, indicative calculations for four salary brackets.
For a gross salary of CHF 90'000, Zug leaves you CHF 9'050 more net per year than St. Gallen.
St. Gallen: Tax multiplier 138%
Zug: Tax multiplier 52%
| Gross salary / year | St. Gallen Net | Zug Net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 44'650 | CHF 50'700 | CHF -6'050 |
| CHF 90'000 | CHF 65'850 | CHF 74'900 | CHF -9'050 |
| CHF 130'000 | CHF 92'850 | CHF 105'950 | CHF -13'100 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 137'650 | CHF 157'800 | CHF -20'150 |
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.