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Canton of Ticino: Minimum wage – in only 5 cantons
One of only 5 cantons with a minimum wage – and the only one that tiers it by sector: CHF 20.00–20.50 an hour. You have until 30 April for your tax return here – 30 days longer than the 14 cantons with a 31 March deadline.
What is there for the canton of Ticino?
In the canton of Ticino: Christmas markets, Carnival in Chiasso, St Nicholas in 2 towns, Minimum wage – in only 5 cantons (CHF 20.00–20.50 an hour) and 30 more days for the tax return (30 April).
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📊 Ticino in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage – in only 5 cantonsIs there a minimum wage? | Yes, CHF 20.00–20.50 an hoursince 2021 · one of 5 cantonsAs of 6 October 2026 · cantonal lawSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| 30 more days for the tax returnWhen is the tax return due? | 30 Aprilregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton TessinSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Health insurance CHF 219 dearer than in ZugWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 569.20 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 22 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| CHF 1'650 less tax on your pension than the Swiss medianHow much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 35'500CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 10 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 359'783 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 9 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Since 2010 at the latestend of 2025: 87'476 aged 65+, 61'895 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 29.8%107'200 people, end of 2025 · rank 5 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | Italy: 65'40761.0% of foreign residents · people from 158 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.07%1'132 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 22 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 79'121borders Italy · rank 2 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 41.3%5 towns and cities · 100 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Do children pay inheritance tax? | No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen → | Open → |
| Must the landlord disclose the previous rent? | NoCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen → | Open → |
| What does a certified signature cost? | up to CHF 30Legge sulla tariffa notarile · Art. 17As of 26 November 2013 · statute book 3.2.2.2Open → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| Where to this weekend? | 1 checked day tripsAs of 2026 · ConvivaPlus Day-Trip RadarOpen → | Open → |
| What does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'249 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 8 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 3'531single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 8 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 14'542single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 15 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 420.00 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 18 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax does pillar 3a save? | CHF 2'219full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much can I deduct for working from home? | up to CHF 3'000 a yearflat rate · rank 22 of 25As of tax year 2025 · Decreto esecutivo imposizione persone fisiche, periodo fiscale 2025, art. 7 cpv. 2–3 (BU 36/2024)See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 17 places per 100 children under 574 daycare centres, 2'230 places · rank 11 of 26As of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often does the midwife visit after the birth? | 5.4 home visits on average2'300 women cared for after birth · rank 26 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many years of kindergarten are compulsory? | 2 yearsmunicipalities offer 3 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How does your wallet fare here? | 25 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 26 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What do people earn here? | CHF 5'708 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region TicinoAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen → | Open → |
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❓ Questions about Ticino
In the canton of Ticino: CHF 569.20 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 22 of 26 · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Ticino: from CHF 569.20 a monthE dobishme?
In the canton of Ticino: CHF 35'500 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 10 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Ticino?E dobishme?
In the canton of Ticino: No, tax-free (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheriting in Ticino: no inheritance tax for childrenE dobishme?
In the canton of Ticino: No (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Ticino: no official form – your rightsE dobishme?
In the canton of Ticino: up to CHF 30 (Legge sulla tariffa notarile · Art. 17 · statute book 3.2.2.2, 26 November 2013).
→ What does a notary cost in Ticino?E dobishme?
In the canton of Ticino: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Ticino?E dobishme?
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