Taxes in Canton of Geneva 2026

Income and wealth tax in Geneva and all 45 municipalities, compared with the other 25 cantons.

CHF 100'000

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CHF 5'321CHF 18'071

Geneva

Figure for the capital, Geneva

#19 of 26

Total tax per year

CHF 15'484

15.5% of gross income

Across its municipalities: CHF 13'885 to CHF 15'914

Taxes in Geneva

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Source: ESTV Swiss Tax Calculator, tax year 2026. Figures for each canton's capital.

Map: © swisstopo

Canton of Geneva at a glance

Canton of Geneva is one of the highest-tax cantons in Switzerland. In 2026, a single person earning CHF 100'000 pays CHF 15'484 in Geneva, an effective rate of 15.5% (#19 of 26 cantons). Families fare better here: a married couple with two children on CHF 150'000 pays CHF 12'177, which ranks #10 of 26. Where you live inside the canton matters too: Cologny charges CHF 13'885, Chancy CHF 15'914. At CHF 200'000, the canton ranks #19 of 26.

Rank, single CHF 100'000
#19 of 26
Tax in Geneva
CHF 15'484
15.5%
Married, 2 children, CHF 150'000
CHF 12'177
#10 of 26
Wealth tax on CHF 1'000'000
CHF 4'546
4.55 ‰

Income tax in Geneva by salary

Total annual tax for a single person, with the canton's rank among all 26 capitals at each income level.

Gross incomeTotal taxof which federalEffective rateRank of 26
CHF 50'000CHF 3'811CHF 2137.6%#11
CHF 80'000CHF 10'453CHF 90613.1%#19
CHF 100'000CHF 15'484CHF 1'70115.5%#19
CHF 150'000CHF 30'043CHF 5'01420.0%#20
CHF 200'000CHF 46'862CHF 9'74923.4%#19
CHF 300'000CHF 83'995CHF 21'54928.0%#21
CHF 500'000CHF 162'071CHF 45'62632.4%#24
CHF 1'000'000CHF 363'656CHF 103'94936.4%#24

Taxes for couples and families

Married couples are taxed jointly. The ESTV figures below include the child deductions and credits that apply in Canton of Geneva.

HouseholdGross incomeTotal taxof which federalEffective rateRank of 26
Married, no childrenCHF 150'000CHF 20'548CHF 3'20313.7%#15
Married, 2 childrenCHF 80'000CHF 25CHF 00.0%#2
Married, 2 childrenCHF 100'000CHF 1'570CHF 01.6%#3
Married, 2 childrenCHF 150'000CHF 12'177CHF 1'7438.1%#10
Married, 2 childrenCHF 200'000CHF 26'475CHF 5'45213.2%#14
Married, 2 childrenCHF 300'000CHF 60'878CHF 17'30820.3%#15
Married, 2 childrenCHF 500'000CHF 133'321CHF 41'02026.7%#17
Two incomes, 2 childrenCHF 90'000 + CHF 60'000CHF 10'955CHF 1'0357.3%#10
Two incomes, no childrenCHF 90'000 + CHF 60'000CHF 19'139CHF 2'32312.8%#18
Retired coupleCHF 150'000CHF 29'943CHF 4'57820.0%#17

Wealth tax in Canton of Geneva

Annual wealth tax for a single person with a gross income of CHF 150'000, in francs and per mille of net wealth.

Net wealthWealth taxPer milleRank of 26
CHF 500'000CHF 1'6383.28 ‰#19
CHF 1'000'000CHF 4'5464.55 ‰#21
CHF 2'000'000CHF 11'9435.97 ‰#22
CHF 5'000'000CHF 37'3607.47 ‰#25
CHF 10'000'000CHF 80'2468.02 ‰#26

Municipalities and tax multipliers in Canton of Geneva

Geneva applies a municipal multiplier of 45.49%, on top of the cantonal 147.5%. Here is how its 45 municipalities compare for a single person earning CHF 100'000.

Lowest tax

  1. ColognyCHF 13'88513.9%
  2. GenthodCHF 13'88513.9%
  3. VandoeuvresCHF 14'04114.0%
  4. Collonge-BelleriveCHF 14'11914.1%
  5. AnièresCHF 14'35314.4%

Highest tax

  1. ChancyCHF 15'91415.9%
  2. AvullyCHF 15'91415.9%
  3. OnexCHF 15'87515.9%
  4. VernierCHF 15'83615.8%
  5. Aire-la-VilleCHF 15'83615.8%
Show all 45 municipalities
MunicipalityMunicipal multiplierSingle, CHF 100'000Married, 2 children, CHF 150'000
Aire-la-Ville50%CHF 15'836CHF 12'443
Anières31%CHF 14'353CHF 11'321
Avully51%CHF 15'914CHF 12'502
Avusy49%CHF 15'758CHF 12'384
Bardonnex43%CHF 15'290CHF 12'030
Bellevue39%CHF 14'978CHF 11'794
Bernex48%CHF 15'680CHF 12'325
Carouge (GE)40%CHF 15'056CHF 11'853
Cartigny42%CHF 15'212CHF 11'971
Céligny33%CHF 14'509CHF 11'439
Chancy51%CHF 15'914CHF 12'502
Chêne-Bougeries32%CHF 14'431CHF 11'380
Chêne-Bourg46%CHF 15'524CHF 12'207
Choulex40%CHF 15'056CHF 11'853
Collex-Bossy46%CHF 15'524CHF 12'207
Collonge-Bellerive28%CHF 14'119CHF 11'144
Cologny25%CHF 13'885CHF 10'967
Confignon46%CHF 15'524CHF 12'207
Corsier (GE)31%CHF 14'353CHF 11'321
Dardagny48%CHF 15'680CHF 12'325
Genève45.49%CHF 15'484CHF 12'177
Genthod25%CHF 13'885CHF 10'967
Gy46%CHF 15'524CHF 12'207
Hermance42%CHF 15'212CHF 11'971
Jussy41%CHF 15'134CHF 11'912
Laconnex44%CHF 15'368CHF 12'089
Lancy47%CHF 15'602CHF 12'266
Le Grand-Saconnex44%CHF 15'368CHF 12'089
Meinier42%CHF 15'212CHF 11'971
Meyrin42%CHF 15'212CHF 11'971
Onex50.5%CHF 15'875CHF 12'473
Perly-Certoux43%CHF 15'290CHF 12'030
Plan-les-Ouates37%CHF 14'821CHF 11'676
Pregny-Chambésy32%CHF 14'431CHF 11'380
Presinge40%CHF 15'056CHF 11'853
Puplinge49%CHF 15'758CHF 12'384
Russin39%CHF 14'978CHF 11'794
Satigny39%CHF 14'978CHF 11'794
Soral44%CHF 15'368CHF 12'089
Thônex44%CHF 15'368CHF 12'089
Troinex40%CHF 15'056CHF 11'853
Vandoeuvres27%CHF 14'041CHF 11'085
Vernier50%CHF 15'836CHF 12'443
Versoix45.5%CHF 15'485CHF 12'177
Veyrier37%CHF 14'821CHF 11'676

Multipliers only compare municipalities within the same canton; every canton applies them to its own base tariff.

Canton of Geneva compared with its neighbours

Capital-to-capital comparison. A negative difference means the neighbour is cheaper than Geneva.

CantonSingle, CHF 100'000DifferenceMarried, 2 children, CHF 150'000Difference
VaudCHF 16'72116.7%+CHF 1'237CHF 18'32512.2%+CHF 6'148

Pillar 3a in Canton of Geneva: deposits and withdrawals

A 3a deposit is deducted from taxable income, so it saves you more where your marginal rate is high. When you withdraw, the lump sum is taxed separately: on CHF 500'000 at 65, a single person pays CHF 37'051 in Geneva (7.4%), rank 14 of 26.

HouseholdLump sum at 65Tax on payoutEffective rate
SingleCHF 100'000CHF 4'1254.1%
SingleCHF 250'000CHF 15'5516.2%
SingleCHF 500'000CHF 37'0517.4%
SingleCHF 1'000'000CHF 81'0698.1%
Married coupleCHF 500'000CHF 33'4786.7%

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Corporate and inheritance tax

A company with CHF 1'000'000 of pre-tax profit pays CHF 146'958 in profit tax in Geneva, an effective 14.7%, rank 19 of 26.

On an inheritance of CHF 500'000 in Geneva, children pay CHF 0, siblings CHF 107'919 and unrelated heirs CHF 268'295.

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Methodology and data source

Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV), Swiss Tax Calculator

Tax year
2026
Coverage
26 cantons, 2'110 municipalities
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Every figure on this page comes from the ESTV Swiss Tax Calculator for tax year 2026, retrieved on 5 October 2026. We did not estimate, interpolate or round anything beyond whole francs.

Assumptions

Profiles are employees with gross salary as stated, standard deductions as applied by the ESTV calculator, no church tax unless stated, and no wealth unless stated. Canton figures are those of the capital; ranges show the cheapest and the most expensive municipality.

Not included

Real estate gains tax, property transfer tax, property tax, withholding tax and source tax for foreign residents. Your own deductions (3a, commuting, childcare) change the result.

These are estimates for standard profiles, not tax advice. For your own return, use your canton's tax software or a tax adviser.

Canton boundaries: © swisstopo, simplified for display.

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Frequently asked questions

How much tax do you pay in Canton of Geneva?
A single person earning CHF 100'000 pays CHF 15'484 in total tax in Geneva in 2026, an effective rate of 15.5%. Across the canton's 45 municipalities the bill ranges from CHF 13'885 in Cologny to CHF 15'914 in Chancy.
Where is the lowest tax in Canton of Geneva?
Cologny has the lowest tax in Canton of Geneva for a single person earning CHF 100'000: CHF 13'885 in 2026, CHF 1'599 less than in Geneva.
What is the tax multiplier in Geneva?
Geneva applies a municipal multiplier of 45.49% on top of the cantonal multiplier of 147.5% for 2026. Multipliers only compare municipalities within the same canton.
How much wealth tax do you pay in Canton of Geneva?
On CHF 1'000'000 of net wealth, a single person pays CHF 4'546 a year in Geneva, or 4.55 ‰. That puts Canton of Geneva at #21 of 26 cantons for wealth tax.
Is Canton of Geneva cheaper than its neighbours?
Canton of Geneva ranks 19 of 26 for a single person earning CHF 100'000. None of its neighbours is cheaper.