Withholding tax canton of Obwalden 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Obwalden — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 9.7% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 7'566.00 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'869.50 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Obwalden
Obwalden taxes income at a single flat rate — this favourable structure feeds, via the ordinary tax, into the withholding tariffs. The canton calculates under the monthly model and publishes the tariffs with and without church tax. The withholding burden is therefore low and comparatively even across incomes.
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 560 (9.3%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 846 (10.6%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'176 (11.8%) |
Withholding tax in Obwalden in practice
Obwalden is small but economically varied: alongside industry in Alpnach and Sarnen, tourism around Engelberg generates seasonal jobs on short-stay permits. The flat cantonal tariff makes the monthly deduction unusually predictable across salary levels — an advantage for seasonal roles where pay swings between high and low season.
What the tariff code changes in Obwalden
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Obwalden, six family situations — under the OW tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 845.60 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 672.00 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 428.00 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 849.60 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 712.80 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 548.80 |
Spread in Obwalden: CHF 297 per month at an identical salary — CHF 3'562 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Obwalden:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 6.8% | CHF 270.80 |
| CHF 6'000 | 9.3% | CHF 559.80 |
| CHF 8'000 | 10.6% | CHF 845.60 |
| CHF 12'000 | 12.8% | CHF 1'534.80 |
| CHF 16'000 | 15.4% | CHF 2'465.60 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Obwalden rises from CHF 271 to CHF 2'466 — the rate from 6.8% to 15.4%.
Obwalden against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Obwalden sits at rank 9 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 507 less than in Obwalden)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 389 more than in Obwalden)
- Obwalden: CHF 845.60 per month, or CHF 10'147 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Obwalden 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 Obwalden?
The canton of Obwalden 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 Obwalden at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Obwalden, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 846 withholding tax (10.6% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Does Obwalden’s flat schedule affect withholding tax?
Indirectly yes: as the flat-rate cantonal schedule is low and flat and feeds into the withholding tariff, withholding tax in Obwalden rises less steeply with the salary than in strongly progressive cantons.
What does the Obwalden flat tariff mean for fluctuating seasonal pay?
Because the cantonal share is proportional rather than steeply progressive, the overall rate rises less sharply in a strong season month than in progressive cantons. The federal share remains progressive, though, so the rate still increases with the salary.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Obwalden: tax calculator Obwalden. 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 Obwalden. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data