Tax calculator canton of Graubünden 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Graubünden — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Chur.
| Simple cantonal tax (GR schedule) | CHF 7'982.09 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 7'343.52 |
| Municipal tax Chur | CHF 7'024.24 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 17.1% |
Rank 11 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 7'043 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Graubünden
Graubünden, the largest canton by area, has one of the most varied tax landscapes: around a hundred municipalities, from Chur to the tourism strongholds, apply very different multipliers. Overall the canton has moved, through reforms, into the cheaper half of Switzerland; some tax-strong tourism municipalities in the Engadine clearly undercut the capital. The calculation above applies to Chur — as a basis for comparison with your target municipality.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 92.00% |
| Multiplier Chur (capital) | 88.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Rongellen (30%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Flerden (120%) |
| Number of municipalities | 100 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 11 of 26 |
Graubünden in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Chur costs CHF 17'052 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 7'043 below that.
- Canton of St. Gallen: CHF 19'752 (19.8% effective in St. Gallen)
- Canton of Glarus: CHF 17'057 (17.1% effective in Glarus)
- Canton of Ticino: CHF 19'675 (19.7% effective in Bellinzona)
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 Graubünden.
What the municipality changes in Graubünden
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Graubünden:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Rongellen (cheapest) | 30% | CHF 12'423 |
| Chur (capital) | 88% | CHF 17'052 |
| Flerden (most expensive) | 120% | CHF 19'606 |
Between Rongellen and Flerden the gap reaches CHF 7'184 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 71'839.
Tax burden by income in Graubünden
Annual tax in Chur, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 5'293 (10.6%) | CHF 2'105 (4.2%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 11'908 (14.9%) | CHF 7'533 (9.4%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 17'052 (17.1%) | CHF 12'026 (12.0%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 31'437 (21.0%) | CHF 25'016 (16.7%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 47'345 (23.7%) | CHF 41'082 (20.5%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Chur rises from CHF 5'293 to CHF 47'345 — the effective rate from 10.6% to 23.7%. A married couple saves CHF 5'026 in Chur at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Graubünden?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Chur about CHF 17'052 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 17.1% and rank 11 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Graubünden has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Rongellen (30%), the highest Flerden (120%) — across 100 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Chur; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Chur made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the GR schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 92%, the municipality of Chur 88%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
Are tourism resorts like St. Moritz expensive for tax?
Often the opposite: tax-strong tourism municipalities can afford low multipliers. In return, housing and living costs there are markedly higher — the overall housing + tax bill varies greatly by income.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Graubünden.
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data