Tax calculator canton of Thurgau 2026
Calculate the cantonal, municipal and federal tax for the canton of Thurgau — with the official 2026schedules and the multipliers of the capital Frauenfeld.
| Simple cantonal tax (TG schedule) | CHF 5'753.00 |
| Cantonal tax | CHF 6'270.77 |
| Municipal tax Frauenfeld | CHF 8'284.32 |
| Direct federal tax | CHF 2'684.35 |
| Effective tax rate | 17.2% |
Rank 13 of 26 capitals at this income — CHF 7'230 more than Zug. See the full comparison
Taxes in the canton of Thurgau
Thurgau stays out of the tax headlines and does well by it: a burden in the cheaper mid-table, moderate spread between municipalities and stable multipliers over the years. For newcomers from the Zurich area or from Germany (near Konstanz), the canton on Lake Constance offers a calm, predictable tax environment — more expensive than Central Switzerland, but reliably cheaper than the central cantons.
The key figures 2026
| Schedule system | progressive bracket schedule with base amount |
| Cantonal multiplier | 109.00% |
| Multiplier Frauenfeld (capital) | 144.00% |
| Cheapest municipality | Warth-Weiningen (90%) |
| Most expensive municipality | Arbon (177%) |
| Number of municipalities | 80 |
| Rank for CHF 100'000 (single) | 13 of 26 |
Thurgau in comparison
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), the capital Frauenfeld costs CHF 17'239 per year. The cheapest capital (Zug, CHF 10'009) is CHF 7'230 below that.
- Canton of Zurich: CHF 15'888 (15.9% effective in Zurich)
- Canton of St. Gallen: CHF 19'752 (19.8% effective in St. Gallen)
- Canton of Schaffhausen: CHF 15'396 (15.4% effective in Schaffhausen)
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 Thurgau.
What the municipality changes in Thurgau
The cantonal tariff is the same everywhere — the municipal multiplier is not. At CHF 100'000taxable income (single), that means in the canton of Thurgau:
| Municipality | Multiplier | Tax per year |
|---|---|---|
| Warth-Weiningen (cheapest) | 90% | CHF 14'133 |
| Frauenfeld (capital) | 144% | CHF 17'239 |
| Arbon (most expensive) | 177% | CHF 19'138 |
Between Warth-Weiningen and Arbon the gap reaches CHF 5'005 a year on the same income — purely because of the municipality of residence, inside the same canton. Over ten years that is CHF 50'051.
Tax burden by income in Thurgau
Annual tax in Frauenfeld, cantonal, municipal and federal tax combined, excluding church tax:
| Taxable income | Single | Married |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 5'904 (11.8%) | CHF 2'951 (5.9%) |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 12'194 (15.2%) | CHF 8'429 (10.5%) |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 17'239 (17.2%) | CHF 12'822 (12.8%) |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 31'118 (20.7%) | CHF 25'269 (16.8%) |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 46'960 (23.5%) | CHF 40'990 (20.5%) |
Income quadruples from CHF 50'000 to CHF 200'000; tax in Frauenfeld rises from CHF 5'904 to CHF 46'960 — the effective rate from 11.8% to 23.5%. A married couple saves CHF 4'418 in Frauenfeld at this income.
Frequently asked questions
How high are the taxes in the canton of Thurgau?
For a taxable income of CHF 100'000 (single), you pay in Frauenfeld about CHF 17'239 per year (cantonal, municipal and federal tax, excluding church tax) — an effective rate of 17.2% and rank 13 of 26 cantonal capitals. For your income, use the calculator above.
Which municipality in the canton of Thurgau has the lowest taxes?
The lowest municipal multiplier is currently Warth-Weiningen (90%), the highest Arbon (177%) — across 80 municipalities in total. Our calculator uses the capital Frauenfeld; in another municipality the municipal tax shifts according to the multiplier.
How is the tax in Frauenfeld made up?
On the simple cantonal tax under the TG schedule (progressive bracket schedule with base amount), the canton applies a multiplier of 109%, the municipality of Frauenfeld 144%. Added to this is the direct federal tax, under the uniform federal schedule.
How does Thurgau compare with Zurich and St. Gallen?
Against both, mostly favourably: the Thurgau schedule and typical multipliers sit below the city-of-Zurich level and slightly below St. Gallen values. The calculator above and the cantonal comparison show the difference for your income.
Binding information and the official assessment:tax administration of the canton of Thurgau.
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Guides on this topic
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- The Swiss tax return: deadlines, extensions and the deductions that matter
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Sources: 2026 schedules and multipliers:FTA tax data.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 tax-year data