Withholding tax canton of Basel-Landschaft 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Basel-Landschaft — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 10.6% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 8'291.40 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'809.05 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Basel-Landschaft
Basel-Landschaft shares the tri-national labour market of the Basel region and has many cross-border commuters. The canton calculates withholding tax under the monthly model, publishes the tariffs with and without church tax, and is one of the eight cantons bound by the special agreement with France (tariff SF). For newcomers from nearby abroad, the monthly deduction is thus clearly regulated.
Key facts 2026
| Calculation model | monthly model |
| Church tax | with and without church tax |
| Tariff codes | A, B, C, H |
| Example: CHF 6'000/month (single) | CHF 580 (9.7%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 1'038 (13.0%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'579 (15.8%) |
Withholding tax in Basel-Landschaft in practice
Basel-Landschaft is primarily a residential canton for the Basel economic area: a large share of its residents taxed at source work in the city or just across the border. Residence in the canton is what counts for the deduction, wherever the workplace is. Report any move to your employer immediately so the tariff switches.
What the tariff code changes in Basel-Landschaft
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, six family situations — under the BL tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 1'038.40 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 510.40 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 246.40 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 976.00 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 711.20 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 416.00 |
Spread in Basel-Landschaft: CHF 622 per month at an identical salary — CHF 7'469 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Basel-Landschaft:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 5.0% | CHF 198.40 |
| CHF 6'000 | 9.7% | CHF 580.20 |
| CHF 8'000 | 13.0% | CHF 1'038.40 |
| CHF 12'000 | 18.1% | CHF 2'167.20 |
| CHF 16'000 | 21.8% | CHF 3'480.00 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Basel-Landschaft rises from CHF 198 to CHF 3'480 — the rate from 5.0% to 21.8%.
Basel-Landschaft against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Basel-Landschaft sits at rank 19 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 700 less than in Basel-Landschaft)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 196 more than in Basel-Landschaft)
- Basel-Landschaft: CHF 1'038.40 per month, or CHF 12'461 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Basel-Landschaft tax administration runs until 31 March of the following year — the guidewithholding tax or ordinary assessment explains how.
Frequently asked questions
Under which model is withholding tax calculated in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
The canton of Basel-Landschaft calculates under the monthly model. The tariffs include cantonal, municipal and federal tax and are published with and without church tax. The gross salary is decisive; for your salary, use the calculator above.
How high is withholding tax in Basel-Landschaft at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Basel-Landschaft, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 1'038 withholding tax (13.0% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Does withholding tax in Basel-Landschaft differ from Basel-Stadt?
The calculation model (monthly) and the basic structure are the same, but the rates differ because Basel-Landschaft has its own cantonal tariffs. The calculator above uses the Basel-Landschaft tariffs; for the city, choose the canton of Basel-Stadt.
I am moving from Basel-Stadt to Basel-Landschaft — what do I need to report?
Report the move to your employer at once, because it is the employer who withholds the tax and must apply the Basel-Landschaft tariff from the following month. A late report means too much or too little is deducted — correctable through a tariff correction until 31 March of the following year.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Basel-Landschaft: tax calculator Basel-Landschaft. Social-security contributions on the salary: salary calculator. All cantons:withholding tax calculator.
Sources: 2026 withholding-tax tariffs:FTA / tax administration of the canton of Basel-Landschaft. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data