Tax calculator canton of Schaffhausen 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Schaffhausen — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Schaffhausen.
| Simple cantonal tax (SH schedule) | CHF 7'995.00 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 6'076.20 |
| Municipal tax Schaffhausen | CHF 6'635.85 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 15.4% |
Rank 6 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 5'387 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen actively uses its border location: the northernmost canton has for years positioned itself, with moderate corporate and income taxes, against the expensive Zurich neighbourhood — and as an alternative for newcomers from Germany. The burden sits in the solid mid-table, clearly below the city-of-Zurich level. Within this compact canton the municipal multipliers spread only moderately, and the capital is a good guide for the whole region.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 76.00% |
| Multiplier Schaffhausen (capital) | 83.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Buchberg (59%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Oberhallau (117%) |
| Number of municipalities | 26 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 6 of 26 |
Schaffhausen in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Schaffhausen costs CHF 15'396 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 5'387 below that.
- Canton of Zurich: CHF 15'888 (15.9% effective in Zurich)
- Canton of Thurgau: CHF 17'239 (17.2% effective in Frauenfeld)
- Canton of St. Gallen: CHF 19'752 (19.8% effective in St. Gallen)
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 Schaffhausen.
What the municipality changes in Schaffhausen
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Schaffhausen:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Buchberg (cheapest) | 59% | CHF 13'478 |
| Schaffhausen (capital) | 83% | CHF 15'396 |
| Oberhallau (most expensive) | 117% | CHF 18'115 |
Between Buchberg and Oberhallau the gap reaches CHF 4'637 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 46'371.
Tax burden by income in Schaffhausen
Annual tax in Schaffhausen, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 4'788 (9.6%) | CHF 3'010 (6.0%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 10'592 (13.2%) | CHF 7'218 (9.0%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 15'396 (15.4%) | CHF 10'858 (10.9%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 28'676 (19.1%) | CHF 22'549 (15.0%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 44'044 (22.0%) | CHF 37'761 (18.9%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Schaffhausen rises from CHF 4'788 to CHF 44'044 — the effective rate from 9.6% to 22.0%. A married couple saves CHF 4'539 in Schaffhausen at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Schaffhausen?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Schaffhausen about CHF 15'396 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 15.4% and rank 6 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Buchberg (59%), the highest Oberhallau (117%) — across 26 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Schaffhausen; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Schaffhausen made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the SH schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 76%, the municipality of Schaffhausen 83%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
Is Schaffhausen cheaper than Zurich?
At comparable incomes, generally yes — especially against the city of Zurich the bill mostly falls in Schaffhausen’s favour. Against cheap Zurich lakeside municipalities the lead shrinks. The cantonal comparison shows your concrete difference.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Schaffhausen.
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data