Withholding tax canton of Jura 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Jura — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 13.4% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 10'467.60 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'627.70 |
Tariff code A0Y · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Jura
Jura is the only canton whose withholding tariff is published exclusively with church tax — a denomination-free variant without church tax does not exist in the tariff. The canton calculates under the monthly model and is one of the eight cantons bound by the special agreement with France (tariff SF). The tax level, as for the ordinary tax, is in the upper range.
Key facts 2026
| Calculation model | monthly model |
| Church tax | only with church tax |
| Tariff codes | A, B, C, H |
| Example: CHF 6'000/month (single) | CHF 757 (12.6%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 1'216 (15.2%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'743 (17.4%) |
Withholding tax in Jura in practice
Jura is Switzerland's youngest canton and is economically closely tied to neighbouring France and the Bernese Jura; precision engineering and supplier firms shape the labour market. In withholding tax the canton stands out because its tariff exists only in the variant that includes church tax — the tariff itself offers no choice.
What the tariff code changes in Jura
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Jura, six family situations — under the JU tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0Y | CHF 1'216.00 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0Y | CHF 816.00 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2Y | CHF 528.80 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0Y | CHF 1'151.20 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2Y | CHF 947.20 |
| Single parent, one child | H1Y | CHF 721.60 |
Spread in Jura: CHF 494 per month at an identical salary — CHF 5'933 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0Y, canton of Jura:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 9.3% | CHF 370.40 |
| CHF 6'000 | 12.6% | CHF 757.20 |
| CHF 8'000 | 15.2% | CHF 1'216.00 |
| CHF 12'000 | 19.5% | CHF 2'343.60 |
| CHF 16'000 | 22.9% | CHF 3'664.00 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Jura rises from CHF 370 to CHF 3'664 — the rate from 9.3% to 22.9%.
Jura against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Jura sits at rank 25 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 878 less than in Jura)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 18 more than in Jura)
- Jura: CHF 1'216.00 per month, or CHF 14'592 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Jura 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 Jura?
The canton of Jura calculates under the monthly model. The tariffs include cantonal, municipal and federal tax and are published only with church tax. The gross salary is decisive; for your salary, use the calculator above.
How high is withholding tax in Jura at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Jura, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 1'216 withholding tax (15.2% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Why does Jura have no withholding tariff without church tax?
The canton of Jura publishes the tariffs only in the variant with church tax (Y). The calculator above therefore uses this tariff automatically for Jura; the church tax is already included in the rate shown.
Can I be exempted from church tax in the Jura tariff?
Not within the tariff itself — Jura publishes only the variant including church tax. Anyone not belonging to a recognised church can request the correction through a tariff correction or a subsequent ordinary assessment, by 31 March of the following year.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Jura: tax calculator Jura. 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 Jura. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data