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1st Floor Left wing, CPA Center, Ruaraka
Thika road. Nairobi, Kenya:
Tel: +254 708 222 555
Email: info@sirjonathanandcompany.com
South Sudan Office - Juba
2nd Class Residential Area, Tongping,
Kololo American. Embassy Rd. Opp. Immigration
Tel: +211 924 973 333
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Tanzania Office - Dar es Salaam
123 Samora Avenue
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 759 977 982
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Kenya Tax Calculators
Calculate PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and Housing Levy contributions using applicable statutory rates and deductions in Kenya. Our calculators provide useful estimates for employees, employers and payroll professionals.
PAYE Calculator
A PAYE (Pay As You Earn) Calculator helps employees and employers in Kenya determine the amount of income tax to be deducted from an employee's monthly salary as per the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) guidelines.
The calculator automatically applies the prevailing tax rates, personal relief and other applicable statutory deductions such as NSSF, SHIF and Housing Levy to provide an estimated take-home pay.
PAYE Tax Bands
| Monthly Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First KES 24,000 | 10% |
| Next KES 8,333 | 25% |
| Next KES 467,667 | 30% |
| Next KES 300,000 | 32.5% |
| Above KES 800,000 | 35% |
The monthly personal relief is KES 2,400 for a qualifying individual.
PAYE Calculator
NSSF Calculator
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Calculator helps employees and employers determine their monthly pension contributions under the NSSF Act, 2013 (Tier I & II).
The fund promotes long-term savings for retirement and provides a structured social security framework for employees in Kenya.
NSSF Contribution Rates - Effective February 2024
| Tier | Income | Rate | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Up to 7,000 | 6% | KES 420 |
| Tier 2 | 7,001 - 36,000 | 6% | KES 1,740 |
NSSF Contribution Rates - Effective February 2025
| Tier | Income | Rate | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Up to 8,000 | 6% | KES 480 |
| Tier 2 | 8,001 - 72,000 | 6% | KES 3,840 |
NSSF Contribution Rates - Effective February 2026
| Tier | Income | Rate | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Up to 9,000 | 6% | KES 540 |
| Tier 2 | 9,001 - 108,000 | 6% | KES 5,940 |
NSSF deductions are treated as pension contributions for payroll and tax purposes, subject to the applicable statutory limits.
Voluntary contributors may opt for flexible contribution amounts outside formal employment.
Calculator results are estimates. Refer to official NSSF guidelines or contribution statements for precise deductions.
NSSF Calculator
SHIF Calculator
Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is Kenya's national health insurance scheme under the Social Health Authority (SHA), replacing NHIF as part of the Universal Health Coverage reforms.
For employees, the employer deducts the applicable SHIF contribution from the employee's earnings and remits it through the applicable government systems.
SHIF Contribution
| Gross Monthly Income | SHIF Contribution |
|---|---|
| KES 0 - KES 5,999 | Minimum applicable contribution |
| KES 6,000 and above | 2.75% of gross salary |
The SHIF contribution is calculated as a percentage of gross income, subject to the applicable minimum contribution.
The calculator provides an estimate based on the gross monthly income entered.
SHIF Calculator
Housing Levy Calculator
The Housing Levy is a mandatory statutory contribution in Kenya introduced to support the Affordable Housing Programme.
The levy is calculated on gross monthly income. An employee contribution is deducted from the employee while the employer makes a matching contribution.
Housing Levy Contributions
| Contribution | Rate |
|---|---|
| Employee Contribution | 1.5% of Gross Pay |
| Employer Contribution | 1.5% of Gross Pay |
The Housing Levy is calculated at 1.5% of gross monthly salary for the employee, with a matching 1.5% employer contribution, subject to the applicable legislation and prevailing requirements.