Tax calculator canton of Neuchâtel 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Neuchâtel — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Neuchâtel.
| Simple cantonal tax (NE schedule) | CHF 10'875.92 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 13'486.14 |
| Municipal tax Neuchâtel | CHF 7'069.35 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 23.2% |
Rank 24 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 13'231 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel has for years worn the label of a high-tax canton and is working against it with step-by-step rate cuts. The Jura-Arc canton still ranks in the leading group of burden for income tax — particularly for middle and high incomes. Between municipalities the differences are comparatively small, so within the canton little room for optimisation remains.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 124.00% |
| Multiplier Neuchâtel (capital) | 65.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Milvignes (63%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Les Verrières (79%) |
| Number of municipalities | 24 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 24 of 26 |
Neuchâtel in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Neuchâtel costs CHF 23'240 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 13'231 below that.
- Canton of Jura: CHF 21'336 (21.3% effective in Delémont)
- Canton of Fribourg: CHF 21'676 (21.7% effective in Fribourg)
- Canton of Vaud: CHF 22'950 (22.9% effective in Lausanne)
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 Neuchâtel.
What the municipality changes in Neuchâtel
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Neuchâtel:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Milvignes (cheapest) | 63% | CHF 23'022 |
| Neuchâtel (capital) | 65% | CHF 23'240 |
| Les Verrières (most expensive) | 79% | CHF 24'762 |
Between Milvignes and Les Verrières the gap reaches CHF 1'740 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 17'402.
Tax burden by income in Neuchâtel
Annual tax in Neuchâtel, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 8'206 (16.4%) | CHF 4'859 (9.7%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 16'597 (20.7%) | CHF 12'257 (15.3%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 23'240 (23.2%) | CHF 17'719 (17.7%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 41'857 (27.9%) | CHF 33'682 (22.5%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 62'615 (31.3%) | CHF 53'509 (26.8%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Neuchâtel rises from CHF 8'206 to CHF 62'615 — the effective rate from 16.4% to 31.3%. A married couple saves CHF 5'521 in Neuchâtel at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Neuchâtel?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Neuchâtel about CHF 23'240 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 23.2% and rank 24 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Neuchâtel has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Milvignes (63%), the highest Les Verrières (79%) — across 24 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Neuchâtel; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Neuchâtel made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the NE schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 124%, the municipality of Neuchâtel 65%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
Why are taxes so high in Neuchâtel?
A narrow tax base, the burdens of industrial structural change and high social spending hit a small canton — keeping the schedule and multipliers high. The ongoing reforms lower the burden step by step, but the gap to the mid-table remains for now.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Neuchâtel.
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data