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Understanding salary deductions

Gross salary is not always the same as take-home pay. Payroll can contain tax, social-insurance contributions and other deductions that depend on the employee and employer arrangement.

Educational guideReviewed: 28 September 2026

PAYE

PAYE is generally withheld through payroll according to the applicable income-tax rules.

UIF

UIF is an employee and employer contribution system with published contribution limits. The exact deduction on a payslip depends on the applicable rules and remuneration.

Other deductions

Retirement contributions, benefits, insurance, union fees and other authorised deductions can affect the final amount paid.

Source and review note

Time-sensitive rules should be checked against the current official source and the applicable date. This page is intended as general educational information.

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