Tax calculator canton of Geneva 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Geneva — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Geneva.
| Simple cantonal tax (GE schedule) | CHF 10'177.44 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 15'011.72 |
| Municipal tax Geneva | CHF 4'629.72 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 22.3% |
Rank 21 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 12'317 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Geneva
Geneva calculates the French way: on top of the cantonal base tax come “centimes additionnels” from the canton and the municipality — surcharges levied as a percentage of the base tax. In addition, a splitting dampens the progression for married couples. Overall, for single people with high incomes, Geneva is among the most expensive places in Switzerland; the municipal surcharges, by contrast, are moderate in the national comparison, because the canton levies the lion’s share.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 147.50% |
| Multiplier Geneva (capital) | 45.49% |
| Cheapest municipality | Cologny (25%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Avully (51%) |
| Number of municipalities | 45 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 21 of 26 |
Geneva in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Geneva costs CHF 22'326 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 12'317 below that.
- Canton of Vaud: CHF 22'950 (22.9% effective in Lausanne)
- Canton of Valais: CHF 26'194 (26.2% effective in Sion)
- Canton of Fribourg: CHF 21'676 (21.7% effective in Fribourg)
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 Geneva.
What the municipality changes in Geneva
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Geneva:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Cologny (cheapest) | 25% | CHF 20'240 |
| Geneva (capital) | 45% | CHF 22'326 |
| Avully (most expensive) | 51% | CHF 22'887 |
Between Cologny and Avully the gap reaches CHF 2'646 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 26'461.
Tax burden by income in Geneva
Annual tax in Geneva, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 6'875 (13.8%) | CHF 2'071 (4.1%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 15'539 (19.4%) | CHF 9'025 (11.3%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 22'326 (22.3%) | CHF 14'765 (14.8%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 40'770 (27.2%) | CHF 31'094 (20.7%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 61'429 (30.7%) | CHF 51'163 (25.6%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Geneva rises from CHF 6'875 to CHF 61'429 — the effective rate from 13.8% to 30.7%. A married couple saves CHF 7'561 in Geneva at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Geneva?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Geneva about CHF 22'326 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 22.3% and rank 21 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Geneva has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Cologny (25%), the highest Avully (51%) — across 45 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Geneva; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Geneva made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the GE schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 148%, the municipality of Geneva 45%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
What are Geneva’s “centimes additionnels”?
Surcharges on the cantonal base tax: the canton levies additional centimes per franc of base tax, the municipalities likewise — Cologny, for instance, far less than Avully. Our calculator reproduces this system via the official FTA multipliers.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Geneva.
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data