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Taxes in Basel — Tax Calculator 2026

Tax rate 0% · Rank 1 of 3 in canton Basel-Stadt

Basel — Key Facts

Municipal tax multiplier
0%
Rank in canton
1 / 3
Canton
Basel-Stadt (BS)

Basel vs. cantonal average Basel-Stadt

Basel
0%
Ø Canton BS
25.8%
Difference
-25.8%

Basel is 25.8 percentage points below average of canton Basel-Stadt.

Cost of living in Basel

Health insurance (median)
CHF 486/mo.
Cantonal premium region 1
Rent 2 rooms (median)
CHF 1’099/mo.
Rent 3 rooms (median)
CHF 1’331/mo.
Cantonal average
Rent 4 rooms (median)
CHF 1’717/mo.
Rent 5 rooms (median)
CHF 2’302/mo.

Health insurance: FOPH data 2026, adults, standard model, deductible CHF 300. Rent: FSO structural survey 2024.

Reference tax amounts Basel

Estimated annual tax burden (single, no children, no confession). Incl. cantonal, municipal and federal tax.

Gross incomeTax burden
CHF 60'000CHF 6’336
CHF 80'000CHF 10’769
CHF 120'000CHF 20’739

Data: FTA tax tariffs 2026. Standard deductions included.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxes in Basel

What is the tax multiplier in Basel?

The municipal tax multiplier in Basel is 0% (as of 2026). Basel ranks 1 out of 3 municipalities in Canton Basel-Stadt.

How much tax do you pay in Basel with an income of 80,000?

With a gross income of CHF 80,000 (single, no denomination), the total tax burden in Basel is approximately CHF 10’769 per year. This includes cantonal, municipal and federal tax.

Which municipality in Canton Basel-Stadt has the lowest taxes?

The cheapest municipality in Canton Basel-Stadt is Basel with a tax multiplier of 0%.

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