Salary Calculator | Frontaliere Ticino
Salary Calculator — free tools and expert guides for cross-border workers (frontalieri) between Switzerland and Italy. Compare salaries, tax, LAMal health insurance, pensions, and cost of living in Ticino. Updated 2026.
Frontaliere Ticino is the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy: it offers tax simulators, service comparators, practical guides, and decision-making tools updated for 2026.
On the homepage you will find a quick summary of the most relevant news for cross-border workers, the data point of the week from official sources, and fast access to all the main simulators: net salary, payslip, permit comparison, bonuses, leave, and residence.
The platform is designed for mobile-first consulting during commute times: every section has a precise goal, with concise entry points and complete deep-dives on dedicated pages.
This page is part of Frontaliere Ticino, the reference platform for cross-border workers between Switzerland (Canton Ticino) and Italy. Find practical tools, updated data, and verified information.
Content is designed to help cross-border workers make informed decisions about taxation, pensions, transportation, cost of living, and administrative procedures.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the salary calculator for cross-border workers work?
- Enter your annual gross salary in CHF, marital status, number of children, municipality of residence, and type of cross-border worker (new or old). The simulator automatically calculates Swiss contributions (AVS, LPP, AC), Ticino withholding tax, Italian IRPEF with exemption, and shows the monthly net in CHF and EUR.
- Is the calculator updated for 2026?
- Yes, the calculator uses 2026 rates: Ticino withholding tax tables, IRPEF brackets, AVS contributions at 5.3%, LPP by age group, and the real-time CHF/EUR exchange rate. The new tax agreement (€10,000 exemption for new cross-border workers) is fully integrated.
- What is the difference between the available tools?
- The main simulator calculates net from gross. 'RAL Comparison' compares CH and IT salaries. 'Pay Slip' simulates a full pay slip. 'What-If' shows the impact of alternative scenarios (children, change of residence, promotion). 'Permit G vs B' compares costs and benefits between commuting and residence.
- Does the simulator also work for old cross-border workers?
- Yes. By selecting 'old cross-border worker' the simulator applies the transitional tax regime: exclusive taxation in Switzerland (no Italian IRPEF) until 2033. Old cross-border workers are those hired before 17 July 2023 residing within 20 km of the border.