Withholding tax canton of Neuchâtel 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Neuchâtel — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 13.6% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 10'623.60 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'614.70 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel in the Jura Arc is among the high-tax cantons — which, via the ordinary tax, feeds into withholding tax too. The canton calculates under the monthly model and is one of the eight cantons bound by the special agreement with France (tariff SF). Church tax is not levied at source.
Key facts 2026
| Calculation model | monthly model |
| Church tax | without church tax (not levied at source in the canton) |
| Tariff codes | A, B, C, H |
| Example: CHF 6'000/month (single) | CHF 776 (12.9%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 1'234 (15.4%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'772 (17.7%) |
Withholding tax in Neuchâtel in practice
Neuchâtel lives from a strongly export-oriented precision and watchmaking industry that recruits qualified specialists from neighbouring France along the Jura arc. Residents of the canton fall under the ordinary regime with the monthly model. Given the comparatively high tax level, it is particularly worth checking whether actual deductions beat the flat rates built into the tariff.
What the tariff code changes in Neuchâtel
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Neuchâtel, six family situations — under the NE tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 1'234.40 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 873.60 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 485.60 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 1'196.80 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 948.80 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 684.80 |
Spread in Neuchâtel: CHF 550 per month at an identical salary — CHF 6'595 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Neuchâtel:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 8.4% | CHF 334.80 |
| CHF 6'000 | 12.9% | CHF 776.40 |
| CHF 8'000 | 15.4% | CHF 1'234.40 |
| CHF 12'000 | 19.7% | CHF 2'366.40 |
| CHF 16'000 | 23.4% | CHF 3'742.40 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Neuchâtel rises from CHF 335 to CHF 3'742 — the rate from 8.4% to 23.4%.
Neuchâtel against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Neuchâtel sits at rank 26 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 896 less than in Neuchâtel)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month — that is this canton.
- Neuchâtel: CHF 1'234.40 per month, or CHF 14'813 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel?
The canton of Neuchâtel calculates under the monthly model. The tariffs include cantonal, municipal and federal tax and are published without church tax (not levied at source in the canton). The gross salary is decisive; for your salary, use the calculator above.
How high is withholding tax in Neuchâtel at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Neuchâtel, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 1'234 withholding tax (15.4% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Is withholding tax in Neuchâtel above the Swiss average?
Tending to yes: as Neuchâtel is among the more expensive cantons for ordinary income tax and this is included in the tariff, the monthly deduction is, at a comparable salary, higher than in favourable cantons.
Is a subsequent ordinary assessment worthwhile in Neuchâtel?
Often yes, if you have substantial actual deductions — pillar 3a, further training, childcare or maintenance payments. Because the Neuchâtel tariff reflects a high tax level, each additional deduction weighs correspondingly more in francs. The request must be filed by 31 March of the following year.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Neuchâtel: tax calculator Neuchâtel. 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 Neuchâtel. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data