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.

Up to 66% of your daily remuneration, for a maximum of 121 days. Remuneration above R17,712 a month is not counted, so the monthly payout is estimated on that ceiling at most. Choose the maternity benefit type in the calculator above for an estimate based on your own salary.

Maternity benefits are claimed from the Unemployment Insurance Fund, run by the Department of Employment and Labour. Claims are not made through this calculator, which only gives an estimate. The Department points benefit applications to its UIF online portal (uifonline.labour.gov.za) and its UIF call centre. Employers register employees and pay contributions on uFiling (ufiling.labour.gov.za), so ask your employer to confirm you are registered before you apply.

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.