Withholding tax canton of Glarus 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Glarus — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 9.8% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 7'675.20 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'860.40 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Glarus
Glarus calculates withholding tax under the monthly model and offers the tariffs with and without church tax. The canton sits in the upper mid-table for tax level, which translates into moderate rates. For residents of the Glarus region and commuters, the monthly deduction is thus well predictable.
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 554 (9.2%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 896 (11.2%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'294 (12.9%) |
Withholding tax in Glarus in practice
Since its municipal merger, the canton of Glarus consists of just three municipalities — one of the simplest administrative set-ups in Switzerland. Jobs taxed at source concentrate on industry in the lower valley and on tourism in the Sernftal and Braunwald. For newcomers, competence is therefore easy to establish: one cantonal tax administration, one tariff.
What the tariff code changes in Glarus
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Glarus, six family situations — under the GL tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 896.00 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 643.20 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 374.40 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 868.80 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 678.40 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 530.40 |
Spread in Glarus: CHF 366 per month at an identical salary — CHF 4'387 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Glarus:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 6.5% | CHF 259.60 |
| CHF 6'000 | 9.2% | CHF 554.40 |
| CHF 8'000 | 11.2% | CHF 896.00 |
| CHF 12'000 | 14.4% | CHF 1'730.40 |
| CHF 16'000 | 17.2% | CHF 2'756.80 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Glarus rises from CHF 260 to CHF 2'757 — the rate from 6.5% to 17.2%.
Glarus against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Glarus sits at rank 12 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 558 less than in Glarus)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 338 more than in Glarus)
- Glarus: CHF 896.00 per month, or CHF 10'752 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Glarus 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 Glarus?
The canton of Glarus 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 Glarus at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Glarus, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 896 withholding tax (11.2% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Under which model is withholding tax calculated in the canton of Glarus?
Under the monthly model: the gross salary of the month is decisive. The tariff includes cantonal, municipal and federal tax; Glarus publishes both the variant with and without church tax.
Where do I file a tariff-correction request in the canton of Glarus?
With the cantonal tax administration in Glarus, not with your municipality — withholding tax is assessed at cantonal level. The deadline for both a tariff correction and a subsequent ordinary assessment runs to 31 March of the following year.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Glarus: tax calculator Glarus. 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 Glarus. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data