Taxes in Canton Basel-Stadt (BS) 2026
Taxes in Basel at a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single): CHF 10'126 · rank 17 of 26 cantonal capitals
Basel-Stadt is the smallest full canton in Switzerland by area and a major centre for pharmaceuticals and culture. A single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 10'126 in taxes in Basel (canton, municipality and federal, without church tax) — rank 17 of 26 cantonal capitals, in the middle of the field. Within the canton, the tax on the same salary ranges from CHF 8'973 in Bettingen to CHF 10'126 in Basel.
The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive municipality is CHF 1'153 per year: Bettingen pays CHF 8'973, Basel CHF 10'126 — on the same gross income of CHF 80'000.
Tax burden in all 3 municipalities of canton Basel-Stadt — 2026 ranking
| Rank | municipal | CHF/year | Δ canton mean at 80'000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bettingen | 37.5% | 5'244 | 8'973 | 17'493 | −461 |
| 2 | Riehen | 40% | 5'382 | 9'204 | 17'912 | −230 |
| 3 | Basel | 50% | 5'935 | 10'126 | 19'585 | +692 |
| Canton mean (3 municipalities) | 42.5% | 5'520 | 9'434 | 18'330 |
All amounts are the total annual tax burden (cantonal, municipal and federal income tax) for a single person, aged 35, no children, no confession, no wealth, gross salary from employment — calculated with the FTA 2026 tax scales.
Canton mean = unweighted average across all 3 municipalities. Rank 1 = lowest burden; municipalities with the same value follow the order of their tax-rate rank.
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Canton Basel-Stadt — Key Facts
- Abbreviation
- BS
- Capital
- Basel
- Tax year
- 2026
- Cantonal tax rate
- 50 %
- Rank (nationwide)
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- Tax in capital, 80k single
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Cost of Living in Canton Basel-Stadt
- Ø Health ins. premium
- CHF 486/mo.
- Ø Rent 3 rooms
- CHF 1'331/mo.
- Ø Rent 4 rooms
- CHF 1'717/mo.
Average across 3 municipalities. Health ins.: FOPH data 2026, CHF 2,500 deductible. Rent: cantonal figure, FSO 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxes in Basel-Stadt
How high are taxes in the canton of Basel-Stadt?
In Basel, a single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 10'126 in cantonal, municipal and federal taxes; that is rank 17 of 26 cantonal capitals. The tax rate is 50% for the canton and 50% for the municipality of Basel. For married couples, families and other incomes, use the tax calculator.
Which municipalities have the lowest taxes in the canton of Basel-Stadt?
At a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single), Bettingen, Riehen and Basel are the cheapest; the most expensive is Basel at CHF 10'126. The ranking of all 3 municipalities is shown above on this page.
How is income tax made up in the canton of Basel-Stadt?
Of the cantonal tax, the municipal tax of the place of residence and the direct federal tax; members of a recognised denomination also pay church tax. The canton and the municipality each levy their tax with their own rate.