South African PAYE / UIF Calculator (2025/26)
Calculate your take-home salary, income tax (PAYE), UIF contribution, and effective tax rate based on the current 2025/26 SARS tax tables.
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RA/pension/provident — deductible up to 27.5% of income2025/26 Tax Year — Using current SARS tax tables and rebates. PAYE is calculated after retirement fund deductions. Medical aid credits reduce final tax payable. SDL (Skills Development Levy) of 1% is payable by the employer, not deducted from your salary.
💼 Your Take-Home Pay
Monthly Net Salary
R 29 804
Monthly Gross
R 35 000
Monthly PAYE
R 5 019
Monthly UIF
R 177
Effective Tax Rate
14.3%
Marginal Tax Rate
31.0%
Annual Net Salary
R 357 649
Annual Tax Breakdown
Annual Gross Income
R 420 000
Taxable Income
R 399 000
Tax Before Rebates
R 86 197
Rebates
R 17 235
Medical Tax Credit
R 8 736
Annual Tax Payable
R 60 226
| 2025/26 Taxable Income | Rate | Tax on lower amount |
|---|---|---|
| R1 – R237 100 | 18% | R0 |
| R237 101 – R370 500 | 26% | R42 678 |
| R370 501 – R512 800 | 31% | R77 362 |
| R512 801 – R673 000 | 36% | R121 475 |
| R673 001 – R857 900 | 39% | R179 147 |
| R857 901 – R1 817 000 | 41% | R251 258 |
| R1 817 001+ | 45% | R644 489 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PAYE in South Africa?
PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. It is the income tax your employer deducts from your salary each month and pays over to SARS on your behalf. The amount depends on your taxable income and the applicable tax bracket in the current tax year.
What is UIF and how is it calculated?
UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) is 1% of your gross monthly salary, up to a maximum monthly salary of R17 712. Your employer also contributes 1%, for a total of 2%. UIF provides short-term relief if you become unemployed, are unable to work due to illness, or for maternity benefits.
How do retirement fund contributions reduce my tax?
Contributions to an approved retirement annuity (RA), pension fund, or provident fund are tax deductible up to 27.5% of the higher of your taxable income or remuneration, capped at R350 000 per year. This reduces your taxable income, and therefore your PAYE — effectively making the government co-fund your retirement savings.