Swiss Child Allowance by Canton 2026
Kinderzulage and Ausbildungszulage in all 26 Swiss cantons for 2026, CHF a month, plus the birth allowances, from the federal BSV/OFAS rates table.
In 2026 Swiss cantons pay a child allowance of CHF 215 a month (the federal minimum, in Glarus, Solothurn, Ticino and others) to CHF 330 in Zug, and an education allowance of CHF 268 to CHF 477 in Valais; Vaud, Valais, Geneva, Fribourg and Neuchâtel pay more from the third child.
Swiss Child Allowance by Canton 2026
Frequently asked
How much is the Kinderzulage in Zurich in 2026?
CHF 215 a month for a child up to 12 and CHF 268 over 12, and an Ausbildungszulage of CHF 268 a month, according to the BSV/OFAS table for 2026.
What is the minimum child allowance in Switzerland?
CHF 215 a month for the child allowance and CHF 268 for the education allowance under the federal Family Allowances Act (FamZG). Cantons may set higher amounts.
Which canton pays the highest family allowance?
In 2026 Zug pays the highest basic child allowance, CHF 330 a month, and Valais the highest education allowance, CHF 477. From the third child Valais pays CHF 435 and CHF 585.
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