Taxes in Canton of Zug 2026
Income and wealth tax in Zug and all 11 municipalities, compared with the other 25 cantons.
- Official ESTV data 2026
- 2'110 municipalities
- Free, no sign-up
- Swiss data
Loading municipalities…
CHF 5'321CHF 18'071
Zug
Figure for the capital, Zug
Total tax per year
CHF 5'321
5.3% of gross income
Across its municipalities: CHF 5'197 to CHF 5'516
Click any canton on the map or in the ranking to see what you would save.
Ranking, lowest tax first
Hover to highlight, click to compare, double-click to see its municipalities.Tap a canton to compare. Tap “See its municipalities” to zoom in.
Source: ESTV Swiss Tax Calculator, tax year 2026. Figures for each canton's capital.
Map: © swisstopo
Canton of Zug at a glance
Canton of Zug is one of the lowest-tax cantons in Switzerland. In 2026, a single person earning CHF 100'000 pays CHF 5'321 in Zug, an effective rate of 5.3% (#1 of 26 cantons). A married couple with two children on CHF 150'000 pays CHF 2'925, also rank #1 of 26. Where you live inside the canton matters too: Baar charges CHF 5'197, Neuheim CHF 5'516. At CHF 200'000, the canton ranks #1 of 26.
- Rank, single CHF 100'000
- #1 of 26
- Tax in Zug
- CHF 5'321
- 5.3%
- Married, 2 children, CHF 150'000
- CHF 2'925
- #1 of 26
- Wealth tax on CHF 1'000'000
- CHF 917
- 0.92 ‰
Income tax in Zug by salary
Total annual tax for a single person, with the canton's rank among all 26 capitals at each income level.
| Gross income | Total tax | of which federal | Effective rate | Rank of 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 50'000 | CHF 1'081 | CHF 213 | 2.2% | #1 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 3'339 | CHF 906 | 4.2% | #1 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 5'321 | CHF 1'701 | 5.3% | #1 |
| CHF 150'000 | CHF 12'833 | CHF 5'014 | 8.6% | #1 |
| CHF 200'000 | CHF 23'033 | CHF 9'749 | 11.5% | #1 |
| CHF 300'000 | CHF 44'334 | CHF 21'549 | 14.8% | #1 |
| CHF 500'000 | CHF 87'380 | CHF 45'626 | 17.5% | #1 |
| CHF 1'000'000 | CHF 193'127 | CHF 103'949 | 19.3% | #1 |
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 Zug.
| Household | Gross income | Total tax | of which federal | Effective rate | Rank of 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married, no children | CHF 150'000 | CHF 7'490 | CHF 3'203 | 5.0% | #1 |
| Married, 2 children | CHF 80'000 | CHF 0 | CHF 0 | 0.0% | #1 |
| Married, 2 children | CHF 100'000 | CHF 0 | CHF 0 | 0.0% | #1 |
| Married, 2 children | CHF 150'000 | CHF 2'925 | CHF 1'743 | 2.0% | #1 |
| Married, 2 children | CHF 200'000 | CHF 9'231 | CHF 5'452 | 4.6% | #1 |
| Married, 2 children | CHF 300'000 | CHF 28'713 | CHF 17'308 | 9.6% | #1 |
| Married, 2 children | CHF 500'000 | CHF 73'485 | CHF 41'020 | 14.7% | #1 |
| Two incomes, 2 children | CHF 90'000 + CHF 60'000 | CHF 2'003 | CHF 1'035 | 1.3% | #1 |
| Two incomes, no children | CHF 90'000 + CHF 60'000 | CHF 6'273 | CHF 2'323 | 4.2% | #1 |
| Retired couple | CHF 150'000 | CHF 10'762 | CHF 4'578 | 7.2% | #1 |
Wealth tax in Canton of Zug
Annual wealth tax for a single person with a gross income of CHF 150'000, in francs and per mille of net wealth.
| Net wealth | Wealth tax | Per mille | Rank of 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHF 500'000 | CHF 187 | 0.37 ‰ | #1 |
| CHF 1'000'000 | CHF 917 | 0.92 ‰ | #1 |
| CHF 2'000'000 | CHF 3'127 | 1.56 ‰ | #3 |
| CHF 5'000'000 | CHF 9'757 | 1.95 ‰ | #5 |
| CHF 10'000'000 | CHF 20'807 | 2.08 ‰ | #5 |
Municipalities and tax multipliers in Canton of Zug
Zug applies a municipal multiplier of 52%, on top of the cantonal 78%. Here is how its 11 municipalities compare for a single person earning CHF 100'000.
Lowest tax
- BaarCHF 5'1975.2%
- WalchwilCHF 5'2935.3%
- ZugCHF 5'3215.3%
- HünenbergCHF 5'3495.3%
- SteinhausenCHF 5'3495.3%
Highest tax
- NeuheimCHF 5'5165.5%
- MenzingenCHF 5'4055.4%
- RischCHF 5'3775.4%
- OberägeriCHF 5'3775.4%
- ChamCHF 5'3775.4%
Show all 11 municipalities
| Municipality | Municipal multiplier | Single, CHF 100'000 | Married, 2 children, CHF 150'000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baar | 47.53% | CHF 5'197 | CHF 2'884 |
| Cham | 54% | CHF 5'377 | CHF 2'943 |
| Hünenberg | 53% | CHF 5'349 | CHF 2'934 |
| Menzingen | 55% | CHF 5'405 | CHF 2'952 |
| Neuheim | 59% | CHF 5'516 | CHF 2'989 |
| Oberägeri | 54% | CHF 5'377 | CHF 2'943 |
| Risch | 54% | CHF 5'377 | CHF 2'943 |
| Steinhausen | 53% | CHF 5'349 | CHF 2'934 |
| Unterägeri | 53% | CHF 5'349 | CHF 2'934 |
| Walchwil | 51% | CHF 5'293 | CHF 2'916 |
| Zug | 52% | CHF 5'321 | CHF 2'925 |
Multipliers only compare municipalities within the same canton; every canton applies them to its own base tariff.
Canton of Zug compared with its neighbours
Capital-to-capital comparison. A negative difference means the neighbour is cheaper than Zug.
| Canton | Single, CHF 100'000 | Difference | Married, 2 children, CHF 150'000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | CHF 8'1158.1% | +CHF 2'794 | CHF 8'4055.6% | +CHF 5'480 |
| Lucerne | CHF 11'53511.5% | +CHF 6'214 | CHF 11'9498.0% | +CHF 9'024 |
| Zurich | CHF 11'84811.8% | +CHF 6'527 | CHF 12'5068.3% | +CHF 9'581 |
| Aargau | CHF 12'31212.3% | +CHF 6'991 | CHF 11'9338.0% | +CHF 9'008 |
Pillar 3a in Canton of Zug: 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 28'253 in Zug (5.7%), rank 4 of 26.
| Household | Lump sum at 65 | Tax on payout | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | CHF 100'000 | CHF 2'734 | 2.7% |
| Single | CHF 250'000 | CHF 11'253 | 4.5% |
| Single | CHF 500'000 | CHF 28'253 | 5.7% |
| Single | CHF 1'000'000 | CHF 61'552 | 6.2% |
| Married couple | CHF 500'000 | CHF 27'381 | 5.5% |
How much a 3a deposit saves you in Canton of ZugCalculate your 3a tax saving
Corporate and inheritance tax
A company with CHF 1'000'000 of pre-tax profit pays CHF 116'676 in profit tax in Zug, an effective 11.7%, rank 2 of 26.
On an inheritance of CHF 500'000 in Zug, children pay CHF 0, siblings CHF 28'360 and unrelated heirs CHF 70'900.
Take the next step
Use the map numbers to plan your next move.
Methodology and data source
Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV), Swiss Tax Calculator
- Tax year
- 2026
- Coverage
- 26 cantons, 2'110 municipalities
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.
About the author
Entrepreneur who bootstrapped a SaaS to multi-million revenue. Building GetRates.ch to bring transparency to Swiss finance.
About the reviewer
Works in Swiss banking, with a background in anti-money-laundering investigations and cross-border payments. Checks GetRates.ch content for accuracy and hidden conditions before it is published.