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Taxes in Burgistein (BE) 2026

Rank № 312 of 335 communes in canton Bern.

195%
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How Burgistein compares

Canton BE average▾171%
Cheapest in BE▾89%
Most expensive in BE▾220%
Switzerland median▾107%
Canton range
89–220
335 communes in BE
Cantonal average
171.3
commune-level multiplier
National median
107
across 2'122 communes
Example calculation: annual tax bill in Burgistein by income
StatusGross incomeAnnual tax
SingleCHF 80'000CHF 15'370
SingleCHF 120'000CHF 27'091
SingleCHF 180'000CHF 48'258
MarriedCHF 150'000CHF 30'504
Married, 2 childrenCHF 200'000CHF 41'835
Assumptions: standard deductions, no religious affiliation. Federal, cantonal and communal tax, excluding church tax. Source: ESTV.

By cantonal standards you'll pay more in Burgistein — Bern has lower rates elsewhere. For an income of CHF 120,000, the tax bill in Burgistein comes to roughly CHF 27'091.

Average tax rate
All cantons · ranked by average tax rate
  1. 1GEGeneva41.2%
  2. 2BSBasel-Stadt42.5%
  3. 3ZGZug55.0%
  4. 4BLBasel-Landschaft59.2%
  5. 5GLGlarus60.7%
  6. 6VDVaud69.4%
  7. 7NENeuchâtel71.8%
  8. 8FRFribourg79.7%
  9. 9AIAppenzell Innerrhoden79.8%
  10. 10TITicino83.0%
  11. 11GRGraubünden87.3%
  12. 12SHSchaffhausen96.2%
  13. 13URUri101.8%
  14. 14AGAargau105.7%
  15. 15ZHZurich105.8%
  16. 16SGSt. Gallen111.2%
  17. 17SOSolothurn117.4%
  18. 18VSValais119.9%
  19. 19TGThurgau142.5%
  20. 20SZSchwyz153.3%
  21. 21BEBernyours171.3%
  22. 22LULucerne189.7%
  23. 23NWNidwalden201.3%
  24. 24JUJura209.9%
  25. 25ARAppenzell Ausserrhoden380.8%
  26. 26OWObwalden470.9%
Within canton BE81% along
89%195% · here220%
Across Switzerland34% along
25%195% · here525%

The 5 nearest communes

BE2.6 km
Thurnen
saves CHF 486/year
BE2.7 km
Seftigen
saves CHF 1'020/year
BE2.8 km
Riggisberg
saves CHF 729/year
BE3.1 km
Gurzelen
saves CHF 583/year
BE3.7 km
Wattenwil
saves CHF 49/year
What is the tax rate in Burgistein in 2026?
The communal tax rate in Burgistein is 195% in 2026, and the cantonal rate is 171.3%.
How much tax do you pay in Burgistein on a CHF 100,000 income?
On a gross income of CHF 100,000 (single, no religious affiliation), the total tax bill in Burgistein is roughly CHF 20'885 per year.
Is Burgistein a low-tax commune?
Burgistein ranks 312 of 335 in canton Bern and is among the higher-tax communes there.
Which neighboring commune has lower taxes?
Seftigen is only 2.7 km away, and the tax bill there is roughly CHF 1'020 lower at an income of CHF 120,000.
Sources & methodology

Source: ESTV cantonal tax sheets 2026. Illustrative calculation based on standard assumptions — use the calculator for an exact figure.