Withholding tax canton of Vaud 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Vaud — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 11.8% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 9'219.60 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 5'731.70 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Vaud
The canton of Vaud, with the centre of Lausanne, has many people taxed at source and cross-border commuters from France. The canton calculates under the annual model and is one of the eight cantons bound by the special agreement with France (tariff SF). Church tax is not levied at source — the tariff has no denominational variant.
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 671 (11.2%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 1'077 (13.5%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'564 (15.6%) |
Withholding tax in Vaud in practice
With Lausanne, the EPFL and the Lake Geneva arc, Vaud combines an internationally oriented labour market: research, universities and multinationals recruit abroad continuously. Many of these positions exceed the threshold for a subsequent ordinary assessment, so withholding tax becomes a monthly advance payment. The annual model also keeps the rate stable from month to month.
What the tariff code changes in Vaud
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Vaud, six family situations — under the VD tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 1'076.80 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 749.60 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 364.80 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 1'052.00 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 822.40 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 740.80 |
Spread in Vaud: CHF 336 per month at an identical salary — CHF 4'032 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Vaud:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 4.5% | CHF 179.60 |
| CHF 6'000 | 11.2% | CHF 671.40 |
| CHF 8'000 | 13.5% | CHF 1'076.80 |
| CHF 12'000 | 17.8% | CHF 2'130.00 |
| CHF 16'000 | 21.6% | CHF 3'448.00 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Vaud rises from CHF 180 to CHF 3'448 — the rate from 4.5% to 21.6%.
Vaud against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Vaud sits at rank 21 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 738 less than in Vaud)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 158 more than in Vaud)
- Vaud: CHF 1'076.80 per month, or CHF 12'922 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Vaud 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 Vaud?
The canton of Vaud 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 Vaud at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Vaud, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 1'077 withholding tax (13.5% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Under which model does Vaud calculate withholding tax?
Under the annual model: the rate is based on the projected annual income, which smooths irregular salaries and a 13th month. Church tax is not included in the Vaud withholding tariff.
Can I claim deductions such as pillar 3a in Vaud?
Not in the tariff itself, which contains only flat-rate deductions. Actual deductions — pillar 3a contributions, further-training costs, childcare — are claimed through a tariff-correction request or a subsequent ordinary assessment, by 31 March of the following year.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Vaud: tax calculator Vaud. 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 Vaud. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data