Withholding tax canton of Valais 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Valais — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 9.9% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 7'706.40 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'857.80 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Valais
Valais, a tourism and border canton, combines several peculiarities: it calculates under the annual model, publishes special tariffs for cross-border commuters from Italy, and is at the same time one of the cantons bound by the special agreement with France (tariff SF). Church tax is not levied at source.
Key facts 2026
| Calculation model | annual 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 545 (9.1%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 950 (11.9%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'462 (14.6%) |
Withholding tax in Valais in practice
Valais is bilingual and strongly seasonal: in both the Upper and Lower Valais, hotels and mountain railways create numerous temporary winter and summer positions. Because the canton uses the annual model, seasonal pay is extrapolated to a full year to set the rate — the effect therefore differs noticeably from seasonal monthly-model cantons such as Graubünden.
What the tariff code changes in Valais
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Valais, six family situations — under the VS tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 950.40 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 563.20 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 235.20 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 1'009.60 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 712.80 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 434.40 |
Spread in Valais: CHF 516 per month at an identical salary — CHF 6'192 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Valais:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 3.9% | CHF 156.00 |
| CHF 6'000 | 9.1% | CHF 545.40 |
| CHF 8'000 | 11.9% | CHF 950.40 |
| CHF 12'000 | 17.1% | CHF 2'055.60 |
| CHF 16'000 | 22.3% | CHF 3'561.60 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Valais rises from CHF 156 to CHF 3'562 — the rate from 3.9% to 22.3%.
Valais against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Valais sits at rank 14 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 612 less than in Valais)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 284 more than in Valais)
- Valais: CHF 950.40 per month, or CHF 11'405 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Valais 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 Valais?
The canton of Valais calculates under the annual 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 Valais at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Valais, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 950 withholding tax (11.9% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Why is withholding tax in Valais especially many-layered?
Because Valais lies on two language and national borders: it has both cross-border tariffs for Italy and the special agreement with France. Anyone resident in the canton is taxed under the ordinary tariffs A/B/C/H, under the annual model; the calculator above reproduces these.
How is seasonal pay treated under the Valais annual model?
The salary is extrapolated to a full year to determine the rate, which is then applied to the pay actually received. This smooths the burden compared with a purely monthly view, but does not replace a tariff correction where actual deductions need to be claimed.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Valais: tax calculator Valais. 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 Valais. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data