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PAYE Calculator South Africa 2026/2027

Calculate monthly PAYE, UIF, and SDL deductions with a full net salary and cost-to-company breakdown using SARS 2026/2027 tax tables.

Uses SARS 2026/2027 rates, checked 29 July 2026.

PAYE Calculator South Africa

Total monthly salary before any deductions

Optional — reduces taxable income (max 27.5% of gross, capped at R430K/year)

Total number of members on medical aid (including main member and dependants)

Worked out on this device. Nothing you type is sent to us unless you email the results.

Calculating your own take-home pay as an employee? Use our salary calculator instead — this PAYE calculator includes employer UIF, SDL, and cost-to-company. Need the manual steps? Read our how to calculate PAYE guide.

Getting a bonus? See how much tax comes off it

PAYE Calculator FAQ

Common questions about PAYE, UIF, and SDL in South Africa

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Accounter does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This calculator has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business.

Reviewed source data

PAYE calculations use SARS tables for the 2027 year of assessment. Effective from 2026-03-01. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.

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