SDL Calculator
SDL Calculator
Calculate your Skills Development Levy (SDL) at 1% of payroll. Check exemption status and learn how to claim back through your SETA.
Uses SARS rates.
SDL Calculator
SDL Results
Your monthly SDL will show here.
SDL and SETA Claims
You can claim back up to 80% of your SDL through SETA grants
Mandatory Grant — 20%
Submit your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to your SETA by 30 April each year to receive 20% of your SDL back
Discretionary Grant — Up to 49.5%
Apply to your SETA for discretionary grants for specific training projects, learnerships, and skills development initiatives
National Skills Fund — 20%
Allocated to the National Skills Fund for national skills development priorities — not claimable by employers
SETA Administration — 10.5%
Used for SETA operating costs, quality assurance, and programme management
How to maximise your SDL recovery:
- 1.Register with your industry's SETA and keep your registration up to date
- 2.Submit your WSP and ATR by 30 April annually to secure the mandatory 20% grant
- 3.Apply for discretionary grants for learnerships, internships, and bursaries
- 4.Keep detailed training records and attendance registers as proof of training
SDL Calculator FAQs
Common questions about the Skills Development Levy in South Africa
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SDL is paid with your monthly EMP201.
Important Disclaimer
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.