Withholding tax canton of Zurich 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Zurich — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 7.2% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 5'639.40 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 6'030.05 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Zurich
As Switzerland’s largest labour market and most important expat location, Zurich draws particularly many employees taxed at source. The canton calculates under the monthly model: the gross salary of each individual month is decisive. The Zurich tariffs come with and without church tax — without a denomination, choose the variant without (N).
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 405 (6.8%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 693 (8.7%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 1'059 (10.6%) |
Withholding tax in Zurich in practice
Zurich handles more withholding-tax relationships than any other canton — from the financial centre and the universities to the industry along the Limmat and Glatt valleys. The distinction between canton of work and canton of residence matters here: someone working in the city of Zurich but living in Schwyz or Aargau is taxed under the tariff of their canton of residence.
What the tariff code changes in Zurich
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Zurich, six family situations — under the ZH tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 692.80 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 472.80 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 199.20 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 736.00 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 377.60 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 355.20 |
Spread in Zurich: CHF 338 per month at an identical salary — CHF 4'051 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Zurich:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 4.2% | CHF 167.60 |
| CHF 6'000 | 6.8% | CHF 405.00 |
| CHF 8'000 | 8.7% | CHF 692.80 |
| CHF 12'000 | 12.4% | CHF 1'485.60 |
| CHF 16'000 | 15.9% | CHF 2'545.60 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Zurich rises from CHF 168 to CHF 2'546 — the rate from 4.2% to 15.9%.
Zurich against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Zurich sits at rank 3 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 354 less than in Zurich)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 542 more than in Zurich)
- Zurich: CHF 692.80 per month, or CHF 8'314 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Zurich 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 Zurich?
The canton of Zurich 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 Zurich at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Zurich, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 693 withholding tax (8.7% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
How does the 13th month’s salary affect withholding tax in Zurich?
In Zurich’s monthly model the 13th month’s salary is added to the month it is paid, which raises the rate that month. Over the year this largely evens out; for an exact annual statement you can request a subsequent ordinary assessment.
I work in Zurich but live in another canton — which tariff applies?
As a rule, the tariff of your canton of residence. Your employer remits the withholding tax to the canton where you live; the Zurich tariffs apply only if you are also resident in the canton. If your residence is abroad (cross-border commuters, weekly residents), the canton of work is competent instead.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Zurich: tax calculator Zurich. 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 Zurich. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data