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Free Payslip Generator

Generate professional payslips for your employees with automatic PAYE, UIF, and SDL calculations. No signup required.

SARS Compliant

2025/2026 tax brackets and rates

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1Company Details

2Employee Details

3Pay Period

4Earnings

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R
R
R
R

5Tax & Deduction Settings

%

Deducted pre-tax (max 27.5% / R350,000 p.a.)

Reduces PAYE via medical tax credit

Calculated Deductions

Gross PayR 0,00
PAYE (Income Tax)R 0,00
UIF (1%, capped at R177.12)R 0,00
Total DeductionsR 0,00
NET PAYR 0,00

Payslip Preview

Company Name
PAYSLIP
Monthly
Pay Date: 2026-03-10
Employee Name
—
Pay Period
2026-03-01 – 2026-03-31
EarningsAmount
Basic SalaryR 0,00
DeductionsAmount
PAYE (Tax)R 0,00
UIF (Employee)R 0,00
Gross Pay
R 0,00
Total Deductions
R 0,00
Net Pay
R 0,00
Note: Employer UIF contribution: R 0,00 (equal to employee contribution). SDL (1% of gross) payable by employer separately.
Generated by Accounter.co.za — SARS 2025-2026 tax year. This payslip is computer generated.

How to Generate a Payslip in South Africa

To generate a payslip in South Africa, include the company name and registration number, employee details (name, ID number, tax reference number), the pay period dates, and all earnings (basic salary, overtime, commission, allowances). Calculate all deductions: PAYE is calculated using SARS progressive tax brackets applied to the annualised salary, minus the personal rebate and any medical aid tax credits; UIF is 1% of gross pay capped at R177.12 per month; and pension contributions are deductible pre-tax up to 27.5% of remuneration or R350,000 per year. The net pay equals gross earnings minus total deductions. Employers must also contribute 1% UIF and 1% SDL (Skills Development Levy) on top of the gross pay.

Payslip Generator — FAQ

Common questions about payslips and payroll in South Africa

A South African payslip must include: the employer name and address, employee name and ID/employee number, pay period and pay date, an itemised breakdown of all earnings (basic salary, overtime, commission, allowances, bonuses), all deductions (PAYE, UIF, pension, medical aid), the employer UIF contribution, and the net pay amount. This is required under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
PAYE is calculated by first annualising the gross salary (multiply monthly salary by 12), then subtracting any allowable deductions such as pension contributions. Apply the SARS progressive tax brackets to determine the annual tax. Subtract the applicable personal rebate (primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on age) and any medical aid tax credits. The result is the annual PAYE, which is then divided by 12 to get the monthly amount.
Yes, employers are legally required to provide payslips and can create them using any method, including software or manual creation. The payslip must contain all the required information as prescribed by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Payslips must accurately reflect the actual remuneration paid and deductions made.
The UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) contribution rate is 1% from the employee and 1% from the employer, totalling 2%. Contributions are capped at a maximum remuneration of R17,712 per month, making the maximum employee UIF contribution R177.12 per month. SDL (Skills Development Levy) is an additional 1% paid by employers on total remuneration.
No, you can generate individual payslips manually or using free tools like this one. However, dedicated payroll software becomes essential when you have multiple employees, need to automate SARS PAYE submissions, track leave and benefits, or manage complex payroll scenarios. Software also ensures you stay compliant with changing tax rates and legislation automatically.

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