Kenya PAYE Calculator 2026 Cal...

Kenya PAYE Calculator (2026)

Understanding how to calculate salary after tax in Kenya is essential for both employers and employees.

PAYE is the income tax deducted from employee salaries based on tax bands defined by the Kenya Revenue Authority.

Step 1 – Determine Gross Salary

Gross salary includes:

• Basic pay
  
  

• Allowances
  
  

• Bonuses
  
  

Step 2 – Deduct NSSF Contributions, and other deductions before tax

NSSF contributions reduce taxable income.

Step 3 – Calculate Taxable Income

Taxable income is the amount used to calculate PAYE.

Step 4 – Apply PAYE Tax Bands

Kenyan PAYE uses progressive tax rates.

Step 5 – Deduct Reliefs

Personal relief reduces the total PAYE amount payable.

Step 6 – Calculate Net Salary

Net salary equals gross salary minus all deductions.

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