Living and working in Thurgau
- Population 2025
- 302,806 inhab.
- Capital
- Frauenfeld
- Official language
- German
- Region
- Eastern Switzerland
- Area
- 991 km²
- Estimated net salary (100k)
- 76,177 CHF
- Borders
- Germany
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a year, the tax burden in Frauenfeld is 13.21%: rank 13 of 26 (Swiss average: 13.82%).
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Strengths
- Top 5 nationwide for Engineering and industry (2/26)
- Top 5 nationwide for Vacant homes (5/26)
Context
- Industry and engineering with large employers.
- Within commuting distance of Zurich.
Key figures
| Indicator | Value | Rank | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes | |||
| Tax burden at CHF 100,000 gross | 13.21% | 13/26 | 13.82% |
| Top marginal income tax rate | 31.74% | 12/26 | 33.04% |
| Corporate tax | 13.21% | 9/26 | 14.43% |
| Wealth tax | 2.8‰ | 9/26 | |
| Jobs | |||
| Median wage (region) | 6,623 CHF/month | 19/26 | 7,024 CHF/month |
| Registered unemployment | 2.4% | 12/26 | 3.0% |
| GDP per capita | 70,504 CHF | 21/26 | |
| Cost of living | |||
| Fixed monthly cost (rent + insurance) | 1,773 CHF/month | 11/26 | 1,966 CHF/month |
| Average rent, 3-4 room flat | 1,341 CHF/month | 13/26 | 1,478 CHF/month |
| Average health premium 2027 | 365 CHF/month | 11/26 | 412 CHF/month |
| Vacant homes | 1.41% | 5/26 | 1.00% |
| Sectors | |||
| Pharma and life sciences | 2/10 | 19/26 | |
| Tech and software | 2/10 | 18/26 | |
| AI ecosystem | 2/10 | 15/26 | |
| Finance and insurance | 1/10 | 21/26 | |
| Engineering and industry | 7/10 | 2/26 | |
| Languages | |||
| Speak English | 4.1% | 6.7% | |
| Speak German | 88.7% | 62.3% | |
| Speak French | 1.2% | 22.6% | |
| Speak Italian | 4.1% | 8.3% | |
| Train | |||
| Train to Zurich | 35 min | 4/26 | |
| Train to Basel | 1 h 30 min | 13/26 | |
| Train to Bern | 1 h 30 min | 15/26 | |
| Train to Geneva | 3 h 20 min | 18/26 | |
| Population | |||
| Population | 302,806 inhab. | ||
| Population density | 306 people/km² | ||
| Foreign nationals | 27.6% | 27.4% | |
| Population growth | +1.1% | ||
Rank 1 of 26 = the most favourable situation for people living or working there. Our own estimate based on the major employers and institutes present. There is no comparable official share per canton.
Taxes
- Rates for the cantonal capital, including federal, cantonal and municipal tax. Another municipality can differ by several points.
- With an L or B permit, tax is withheld from your salary. Above CHF 120,000 a year you also file an ordinary return.
- If you register as a member of a recognised church you also pay church tax.
The FSO publishes median wages by statistical region, not by canton. Sectors such as pharma or finance pay well above it. The average premium mixes all ages, deductibles and models; an adult pays more. Rents refer to existing leases: flats advertised today cost more.
Companies on the map
- Stadler Rail Engineering and industry · Bussnang · Headquarters
Main cities
- Frauenfeld 26,093 inhab.
- Kreuzlingen 22,788 inhab.
- Arbon 15,459 inhab.
Other cantons
Sources
- BFS/OFS · STATPOP 2025
- KPMG · Clarity on Swiss Taxes 2026
- ESTV/AFC · Steuerbelastung Kantonshauptorte
- ESTV/Taxbooks · Vermögenssteuer 2025
- BFS/OFS · LSE 2024
- SECO · Arbeitsmarktstatistik 03/2026
- BFS/OFS · VGR 2022
- BFS/OFS · Strukturerhebung 2022
- BAG/OFSP · Prämien 2026/2027
- BFS/OFS · Leerwohnungszählung 2025
- BFS/OFS · Strukturerhebung 2020
- BFS/OFS · STATPOP 2024 (Statista)
- SBB CFF FFS · ≈