Tax calculator canton of Fribourg 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Fribourg — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Fribourg.
| Simple cantonal tax (FR schedule) | CHF 10'790.63 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 10'359.00 |
| Municipal tax Fribourg | CHF 8'632.50 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 21.7% |
Rank 20 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 11'667 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Fribourg
The bilingual canton of Fribourg calculates with a peculiarity: the schedule defines directly, for each income level, an effective tax rate that is linearly interpolated between the reference points — a continuous curve rather than discrete progression brackets. On balance, Fribourg lands in the more expensive third of Switzerland, clearly above the neighbouring Bernese plateau level for high incomes, but with family-friendly elements in the schedule’s structure.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | continuously interpolated schedule |
| Cantonal multiplier | 96.00% |
| Multiplier Fribourg (capital) | 80.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Greng (32%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Jaun (100%) |
| Number of municipalities | 119 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 20 of 26 |
Fribourg in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Fribourg costs CHF 21'676 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 11'667 below that.
- Canton of Bern: CHF 22'958 (23.0% effective in Bern)
- Canton of Vaud: CHF 22'950 (22.9% effective in Lausanne)
- Canton of Neuchâtel: CHF 23'240 (23.2% effective in Neuchâtel)
All 26 cantons for your income: see the comparison. Optimise your deductions: pillar 3a calculator. From gross to net salary:salary calculator. Taxed at source:withholding tax in the canton of Fribourg.
What the municipality changes in Fribourg
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Fribourg:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Greng (cheapest) | 32% | CHF 16'496 |
| Fribourg (capital) | 80% | CHF 21'676 |
| Jaun (most expensive) | 100% | CHF 23'834 |
Between Greng and Jaun the gap reaches CHF 7'338 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 73'376.
Tax burden by income in Fribourg
Annual tax in Fribourg, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 7'575 (15.1%) | CHF 4'845 (9.7%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 15'558 (19.4%) | CHF 11'019 (13.8%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 21'676 (21.7%) | CHF 16'164 (16.2%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 39'694 (26.5%) | CHF 31'329 (20.9%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 60'050 (30.0%) | CHF 49'863 (24.9%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Fribourg rises from CHF 7'575 to CHF 60'050 — the effective rate from 15.1% to 30.0%. A married couple saves CHF 5'512 in Fribourg at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Fribourg?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Fribourg about CHF 21'676 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 21.7% and rank 20 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Fribourg has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Greng (32%), the highest Jaun (100%) — across 119 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Fribourg; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Fribourg made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the FR schedule (continuously interpolated schedule), the canton applies a multiplier of 96%, the municipality of Fribourg 80%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
What does an “interpolated schedule” mean in the canton of Fribourg?
The Fribourg schedule sets rates at reference points (for example at 10'000, 20'000, 30'000 francs) and calculates the rate between them linearly. Your effective tax rate thus grows continuously with income — there are no jumps at bracket boundaries.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Fribourg.
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Guides on this topic
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data