Salary Tax Calculator South Africa
Calculate PAYE tax on your salary instantly
What This Calculator Does
Use our free salary tax calculator to see how much PAYE tax is deducted from your salary. Get accurate calculations based on current SARS tax tables, including rebates and medical tax credits.
Monthly & Annual View
See your tax breakdown for monthly salary or annual income.
PAYE Calculation
Accurate Pay As You Earn tax based on current SARS rates.
Net Salary Result
See exactly what you take home after all deductions.
Tax Rebates Applied
Automatic application of primary, secondary, and tertiary rebates.
How It Works
Enter Your Salary
Input your gross monthly or annual salary amount.
Add Your Age
Your age determines which tax rebates you qualify for.
View Tax Breakdown
See PAYE, UIF, and your net take-home pay.
Why Use Our Calculator
- Instant PAYE tax calculation
- Based on 2024/2025 SARS tax tables
- Includes all age-based rebates
- UIF contribution calculated
- Compare different salary scenarios
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is salary tax calculated in South Africa?
Salary tax (PAYE) is calculated using progressive tax brackets. Your annual salary is taxed at increasing rates: 18% on the first R237,100, then 26%, 31%, 36%, 39%, 41%, and 45% on amounts over R1,817,000. Rebates are then subtracted.
What is the tax-free salary threshold?
For the 2024/25 tax year, you pay no income tax if you earn below R95,750 per year (under 65) or R148,217 (65-74) or R165,689 (75+). This is due to the primary, secondary, and tertiary rebates.
How much UIF is deducted from my salary?
UIF contribution is 1% of your salary, capped at R177.12 per month (based on maximum earnings of R17,712). Your employer also contributes 1%, making the total contribution 2%.
What is PAYE?
PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It's the tax your employer deducts from your salary each month and pays directly to SARS on your behalf. It's based on your expected annual tax liability divided into monthly payments.
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