Taxes in Canton Lucerne (LU) 2026
Taxes in Luzern at a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single): CHF 8'246 · rank 7 of 26 cantonal capitals
The canton of Lucerne lies on Lake Lucerne in the heart of Central Switzerland. A single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 8'246 in taxes in Luzern (canton, municipality and federal, without church tax) — rank 7 of 26 cantonal capitals, in the cheapest third. Within the canton, the tax on the same salary ranges from CHF 6'863 in Meggen to CHF 10'633 in Luthern.
The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive municipality is CHF 3'770 per year: Meggen pays CHF 6'863, Luthern CHF 10'633 — on the same gross income of CHF 80'000.
Tax burden in all 79 municipalities of canton Lucerne — 2026 ranking
| Rank | municipal | CHF/year | Δ canton mean at 80'000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meggen | 90% | 4'300 | 6'863 | 12'871 | −2'504 |
| 2 | Schenkon | 125% | 4'872 | 7'743 | 14'356 | −1'624 |
| 3 | Weggis | 130% | 4'954 | 7'869 | 14'569 | −1'498 |
| 4 | Eich | 130% | 4'954 | 7'869 | 14'569 | −1'498 |
| 5 | Eschenbach (LU) | 140% | 5'117 | 8'120 | 14'993 | −1'247 |
| 6 | Horw | 140% | 5'117 | 8'120 | 14'993 | −1'247 |
| 7 | Vitznau | 140% | 5'117 | 8'120 | 14'993 | −1'247 |
| 8 | Luzern | 145% | 5'199 | 8'246 | 15'205 | −1'121 |
| 9 | Ballwil | 150% | 5'280 | 8'371 | 15'417 | −996 |
| 10 | Root | 150% | 5'280 | 8'371 | 15'417 | −996 |
| 11 | Hildisrieden | 150% | 5'280 | 8'371 | 15'417 | −996 |
| 12 | Rickenbach (LU) | 150% | 5'280 | 8'371 | 15'417 | −996 |
| 13 | Inwil | 160% | 5'444 | 8'623 | 15'842 | −744 |
| 14 | Rain | 160% | 5'444 | 8'623 | 15'842 | −744 |
| 15 | Gisikon | 160% | 5'444 | 8'623 | 15'842 | −744 |
| 16 | Rothenburg | 165% | 5'525 | 8'748 | 16'054 | −619 |
| 17 | Oberkirch | 165% | 5'525 | 8'748 | 16'054 | −619 |
| 18 | Sempach | 165% | 5'525 | 8'748 | 16'054 | −619 |
| 19 | Meierskappel | 170% | 5'607 | 8'874 | 16'266 | −493 |
| 20 | Dagmersellen | 170% | 5'607 | 8'874 | 16'266 | −493 |
| 21 | Aesch (LU) | 180% | 5'770 | 9'125 | 16'690 | −242 |
| 22 | Hitzkirch | 180% | 5'770 | 9'125 | 16'690 | −242 |
| 23 | Udligenswil | 180% | 5'770 | 9'125 | 16'690 | −242 |
| 24 | Schlierbach | 180% | 5'770 | 9'125 | 16'690 | −242 |
| 25 | Nebikon | 180% | 5'770 | 9'125 | 16'690 | −242 |
| 26 | Ermensee | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 27 | Adligenswil | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 28 | Dierikon | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 29 | Greppen | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 30 | Kriens | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 31 | Beromünster | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 32 | Grosswangen | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 33 | Neuenkirch | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 34 | Nottwil | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 35 | Sursee | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 36 | Altishofen | 185% | 5'852 | 9'251 | 16'902 | −116 |
| 37 | Hochdorf | 190% | 5'934 | 9'377 | 17'115 | +10 |
| 38 | Büron | 190% | 5'934 | 9'377 | 17'115 | +10 |
| 39 | Buttisholz | 190% | 5'934 | 9'377 | 17'115 | +10 |
| 40 | Zell (LU) | 190% | 5'934 | 9'377 | 17'115 | +10 |
| 41 | Buchrain | 195% | 6'015 | 9'502 | 17'327 | +135 |
| 42 | Malters | 195% | 6'015 | 9'502 | 17'327 | +135 |
| 43 | Menznau | 195% | 6'015 | 9'502 | 17'327 | +135 |
| 44 | Escholzmatt-Marbach | 200% | 6'097 | 9'628 | 17'539 | +261 |
| 45 | Römerswil | 200% | 6'097 | 9'628 | 17'539 | +261 |
| 46 | Ruswil | 200% | 6'097 | 9'628 | 17'539 | +261 |
| 47 | Egolzwil | 200% | 6'097 | 9'628 | 17'539 | +261 |
| 48 | Hergiswil bei Willisau | 200% | 6'097 | 9'628 | 17'539 | +261 |
| 49 | Hohenrain | 205% | 6'179 | 9'754 | 17'751 | +387 |
| 50 | Ebikon | 205% | 6'179 | 9'754 | 17'751 | +387 |
| 51 | Geuensee | 205% | 6'179 | 9'754 | 17'751 | +387 |
| 52 | Wauwil | 205% | 6'179 | 9'754 | 17'751 | +387 |
| 53 | Entlebuch | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 54 | Schongau | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 55 | Schwarzenberg | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 56 | Mauensee | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 57 | Triengen | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 58 | Fischbach | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 59 | Roggliswil | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 60 | Schötz | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 61 | Willisau | 210% | 6'260 | 9'879 | 17'963 | +512 |
| 62 | Werthenstein | 215% | 6'342 | 10'005 | 18'176 | +638 |
| 63 | Emmen | 215% | 6'342 | 10'005 | 18'176 | +638 |
| 64 | Alberswil | 215% | 6'342 | 10'005 | 18'176 | +638 |
| 65 | Ettiswil | 215% | 6'342 | 10'005 | 18'176 | +638 |
| 66 | Romoos | 220% | 6'424 | 10'131 | 18'388 | +764 |
| 67 | Schüpfheim | 220% | 6'424 | 10'131 | 18'388 | +764 |
| 68 | Reiden | 220% | 6'424 | 10'131 | 18'388 | +764 |
| 69 | Ufhusen | 220% | 6'424 | 10'131 | 18'388 | +764 |
| 70 | Wikon | 220% | 6'424 | 10'131 | 18'388 | +764 |
| 71 | Knutwil | 225% | 6'505 | 10'256 | 18'600 | +889 |
| 72 | Doppleschwand | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 73 | Flühli | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 74 | Hasle (LU) | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 75 | Wolhusen | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 76 | Altbüron | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 77 | Grossdietwil | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 78 | Pfaffnau | 230% | 6'587 | 10'382 | 18'812 | +1'015 |
| 79 | Luthern | 240% | 6'750 | 10'633 | 19'236 | +1'266 |
| Canton mean (79 municipalities) | 189.6% | 5'927 | 9'367 | 17'098 |
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 79 municipalities. Rank 1 = lowest burden; municipalities with the same value follow the order of their tax-rate rank.
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Canton Lucerne — Key Facts
- Abbreviation
- LU
- Capital
- Luzern
- Tax year
- 2026
- Cantonal tax rate
- 145 %
- Rank (nationwide)
- —
- Tax in capital, 80k single
- —
Cost of Living in Canton Lucerne
- Ø Health ins. premium
- CHF 373/mo.
- Ø Rent 3 rooms
- CHF 1'325/mo.
- Ø Rent 4 rooms
- CHF 1'506/mo.
Average across 79 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 Lucerne
How high are taxes in the canton of Lucerne?
In Luzern, a single person with a gross salary of CHF 80,000 pays about CHF 8'246 in cantonal, municipal and federal taxes; that is rank 7 of 26 cantonal capitals. The tax rate is 145% for the canton and 145% for the municipality of Luzern. For married couples, families and other incomes, use the tax calculator.
Which municipalities have the lowest taxes in the canton of Lucerne?
At a gross salary of CHF 80,000 (single), Meggen, Schenkon and Weggis are the cheapest; the most expensive is Luthern at CHF 10'633. The ranking of all 79 municipalities is shown above on this page.
How is income tax made up in the canton of Lucerne?
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.