UIF Payout Calculator South Africa

UIF uses your average monthly remuneration (capped at R17,712) and applies an income replacement rate between 38% and 60%. Lower earners receive a higher percentage. Multiply your daily benefit by 30 for an estimated monthly payout. This calculator applies the standard sliding scale used by the Department of Employment and Labour.

For unemployment benefits, the maximum estimated monthly payout is about R6,730 when remuneration is capped at R17,712 and the minimum 38% replacement rate applies. Actual payments depend on your credit days and claim approval.

Maternity UIF pays up to 66% of your capped daily remuneration for a maximum of 121 days. Benefits are based on remuneration capped at R17,712 per month, similar to unemployment claims.

You earn 1 credit day for every 4 days worked as a UIF contributor, up to a maximum of 365 credit days. That determines how long you can receive unemployment benefits (up to roughly 12 months).

No. UIF contributions (1% employee + 1% employer) are calculated on our UIF contribution calculator. This page estimates benefit payouts when you claim unemployment or maternity UIF.