Tax calculator canton of Glarus 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Glarus — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Glarus.
| Simple cantonal tax (GL schedule) | CHF 11'908.00 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 7'109.08 |
| Municipal tax Glarus | CHF 7'263.88 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 17.1% |
Rank 12 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 7'048 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Glarus
Glarus flies under the tax radar: no low-tax marketing, but a solid position in the upper mid-table — clearly cheaper than the large centres, without Central Switzerland’s extreme values. Since its historic municipal merger, the canton consists of just three municipalities, so the tax landscape is very clear. For commuters into the Glarus region or towards Zurich, comparing with the neighbours can be worthwhile.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 59.70% |
| Multiplier Glarus (capital) | 61.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Glarus (61%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Glarus Nord (63%) |
| Number of municipalities | 3 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 12 of 26 |
Glarus in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Glarus costs CHF 17'057 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 7'048 below that.
- Canton of Schwyz: CHF 12'157 (12.2% effective in Schwyz)
- Canton of St. Gallen: CHF 19'752 (19.8% effective in St. Gallen)
- Canton of Graubünden: CHF 17'052 (17.1% effective in Chur)
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 Glarus.
What the municipality changes in Glarus
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Glarus:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus (cheapest) | 61% | CHF 17'057 |
| Glarus (capital) | 61% | CHF 17'057 |
| Glarus Nord (most expensive) | 63% | CHF 17'295 |
Between Glarus and Glarus Nord the gap reaches CHF 238 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 2'382.
Tax burden by income in Glarus
Annual tax in Glarus, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 5'760 (11.5%) | CHF 3'880 (7.8%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 12'130 (15.2%) | CHF 9'275 (11.6%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 17'057 (17.1%) | CHF 13'569 (13.6%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 31'066 (20.7%) | CHF 26'210 (17.5%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 47'370 (23.7%) | CHF 42'027 (21.0%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Glarus rises from CHF 5'760 to CHF 47'370 — the effective rate from 11.5% to 23.7%. A married couple saves CHF 3'488 in Glarus at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Glarus?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Glarus about CHF 17'057 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 17.1% and rank 12 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Glarus has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Glarus (61%), the highest Glarus Nord (63%) — across 3 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Glarus; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Glarus made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the GL schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 60%, the municipality of Glarus 61%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
How many municipalities does the canton of Glarus have?
Just three: Glarus, Glarus Nord and Glarus Süd — the result of Switzerland’s most radical municipal merger. The multiplier differences between them are therefore minimal, which greatly simplifies the choice of where to live within the canton.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Glarus.
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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