Take-Home Pay Calculator
Estimate monthly PAYE, UIF and take-home pay using South African 2026/27 tax-year rates and the assumptions you enter.
Your salary details
2026/27 tax-year basis
This calculator is labelled for the 2026/27 South African tax year. SARS publishes the individual tax brackets, rebates and thresholds for the year of assessment from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. The calculator also includes the published medical scheme fee tax credit when you enter people covered.
Why your payslip may differ
Actual payroll results can differ because of pension or retirement contributions, fringe benefits, allowances, other deductions, remuneration exclusions, medical arrangements and employer payroll treatment. Use your employer's payslip and SARS guidance for your actual position.
Tax brackets and rebates: 2026/27 individual tax rates. Medical scheme fee tax credits are R376 per month for the taxpayer/first dependant and R254 per month for each additional dependant. UIF employee contribution is 1% of remuneration subject to the published ceiling of R17 712 per month.
SARS individual tax rates →SARS UIF information →
Frequently asked questions
What is take-home pay?
Take-home pay is the amount remaining after the deductions included in the calculation. This tool estimates PAYE and UIF using its stated tax-year assumptions.
Why can my payslip differ?
Actual payroll can include retirement contributions, allowances, fringe benefits, medical arrangements and other deductions that are not fully modelled here.
Which tax year does this calculator use?
The page is specifically labelled for the South African 2026/27 tax year, from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.