Taxes in Canton Glarus (GL) 2026
Taxes in Glarus at a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single): CHF 9'232 · rank 13 of 26 cantonal capitals
The canton of Glarus lies in a narrow Alpine valley and has consisted of only three municipalities since 2011. A single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 9'232 in taxes in Glarus (canton, municipality and federal, without church tax) — rank 13 of 26 cantonal capitals, in the middle of the field. Within the canton, the tax on the same salary ranges from CHF 9'232 in Glarus to CHF 9'370 in Glarus Süd.
The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive municipality is CHF 138 per year: Glarus pays CHF 9'232, Glarus Süd CHF 9'370 — on the same gross income of CHF 80'000.
Tax burden in all 3 municipalities of canton Glarus — 2026 ranking
| Rank | municipal | CHF/year | Δ canton mean at 80'000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus | 61% | 5'629 | 9'232 | 17'440 | −92 |
| 2 | Glarus Nord | 63% | 5'715 | 9'370 | 17'681 | +46 |
| 3 | Glarus Süd | 63% | 5'715 | 9'370 | 17'681 | +46 |
| Canton mean (3 municipalities) | 62.3% | 5'686 | 9'324 | 17'601 |
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 Glarus — Key Facts
- Abbreviation
- GL
- Capital
- Glarus
- Tax year
- 2026
- Cantonal tax rate
- 59.7 %
- Rank (nationwide)
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- Tax in capital, 80k single
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Cost of Living in Canton Glarus
- Ø Health ins. premium
- CHF 359/mo.
- Ø Rent 3 rooms
- CHF 1'136/mo.
- Ø Rent 4 rooms
- CHF 1'318/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 Glarus
How high are taxes in the canton of Glarus?
In Glarus, a single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 9'232 in cantonal, municipal and federal taxes; that is rank 13 of 26 cantonal capitals. The tax rate is 59.7% for the canton and 61% for the municipality of Glarus. For married couples, families and other incomes, use the tax calculator.
Which municipalities have the lowest taxes in the canton of Glarus?
At a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single), Glarus, Glarus Nord and Glarus Süd are the cheapest; the most expensive is Glarus Süd at CHF 9'370. The ranking of all 3 municipalities is shown above on this page.
How is income tax made up in the canton of Glarus?
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.