Freelancer Net Calculator
Zurich · Independent operator tax model
Assume 46 billable weeks, 30% deductible expenses, and our deterministic tax engine. The table below shows retained cash for indie CFOs, advisors, and product leads.
| Package | Gross (local) | Net (local) | Net (USD) | Day rate (USD) | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Retainer | CHF 123’200 | CHF 61’326 | $69,688.41 | $608.70 | 50.2% |
| Fractional Exec | CHF 193’600 | CHF 89’852 | $102,105 | $956.52 | 53.6% |
| Scaling Partner | CHF 281’600 | CHF 122’401 | $139,092 | $1,391.30 | 56.5% |
Operating runway
Zurich has a cost-of-living index of 83 and rent index of 94. At the Fractional Exec tier you keep CHF 89’852 (~$102,105) which covers 12.3x of the city’s indexed spending baseline.
Why it matters
Freelancers price in gross USD but remit tax locally. This page is fully crawlable so people searching “freelancer tax calculator Zurich” land on a structured, visual answer.