Free Net Pay & PAYE Payroll Calculator
Calculate your exact net take-home salary, PAYE income tax, NSSF Tier I & II, SHIF (2.75%), and Housing Levy (1.5%) for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Nigeria in seconds.
Salary & Deduction Inputs
Select statutory rules for KenyaKenya KRA PAYE Monthly Tax Brackets (2026 Statutory Rates)
Scroll horizontally →The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) uses a progressive tax scale to determine monthly PAYE income tax deductions for employees. Here is the official statutory breakdown:
| Monthly Taxable Income Band (KSh) | Tax Rate (%) | Max Tax in Band (KSh) |
|---|---|---|
| First KSh 24,000 | 10.0% | KSh 2,400.00 |
| Next KSh 8,333 (KSh 24,001 - 32,333) | 25.0% | KSh 2,083.25 |
| Next KSh 467,667 (KSh 32,334 - 500,000) | 30.0% | KSh 140,300.10 |
| Next KSh 300,000 (KSh 500,001 - 800,000) | 32.5% | KSh 97,500.00 |
| Above KSh 800,000 | 35.0% | Excess * 35% |
🛡️ KRA Personal Relief
Every resident individual employee in Kenya is granted a monthly Personal Tax Relief of KSh 2,400 (KSh 28,800 per year), which directly reduces the final PAYE tax payable to KRA.
🏥 SHIF & Insurance Relief
Under section 31 of the Income Tax Act, employees paying for health insurance (including the 2.75% SHIF) qualify for an Insurance Relief of 15% of the contribution amount, capped at KSh 5,000 per month.
🏘️ Affordable Housing Levy
Set at 1.5% of Gross Salary for both employee and employer. Contributions attract a 15% Affordable Housing Relief that further reduces statutory tax obligations.
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