A Kenya payslip includes: employee details (name, KRA PIN, NSSF number), employer information, pay period, gross salary, all allowances (taxable and non-taxable), statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF 6%, SHIF 2.75%, Housing Levy 1.5%), other deductions (loans, advances), and final net pay amount.

Yes! We use official 2026 Kenya rates: PAYE tax bands (10%, 25%, 30%, 32.5%, 35%), NSSF 6% (cap KES 6,480), SHIF 2.75%, Housing Levy 1.5%, and Personal Relief KES 2,400/month. Last verified: Today.

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This generator creates professional, print-ready payslips with accurate calculations. However, for official purposes (loan applications, visa processing), use payslips from your employer with company letterhead and authorized signatures. Use this tool for personal records, planning, or informal documentation.

After calculating your net pay, click "Generate Payslip" on the results page, or click "Import from Net Pay" button here. All earnings and deductions will auto-fill. You only need to add employee/employer details.

Taxable allowances (housing, transport, etc.) are included in PAYE calculation. Non-taxable allowances (certain medical, hardship) are not taxed. In Kenya, most allowances are taxable. Check with KRA or your employer for specific allowance tax treatment.

Yes! Click "+ Add Allowance" or "+ Add Deduction" to add as many as needed. Each can have a custom name and amount. Mark allowances as taxable/non-taxable. Common examples: housing allowance, transport, medical, loan repayments, SACCO contributions.

PAYE uses 2026 Kenya tax bands: 10% (up to KES 24,000), 25% (24,001-32,333), 30% (32,334-500,000), 32.5% (500,001-800,000), 35% (above 800,000). Personal relief of KES 2,400/month is applied. Click "Show Calculation Breakdown" to see step-by-step PAYE calculation.

NSSF: 6% of pensionable pay, capped at KES 2,160/month (KES 36,000 pensionable pay). SHIF: 2.75% of gross pay, no cap. Housing Levy: 1.5% of gross pay, no cap. Our calculator applies these caps automatically.

Click "Download PDF" or "Print Payslip" button. Your browser's print dialog will open. Select "Save as PDF" as the printer destination. The payslip is optimized for A4 printing with professional formatting.

Yes, under Kenya's Employment Act 2007, employers must provide employees with a written payslip showing all earnings and deductions. This protects both employer and employee by documenting salary breakdown and statutory compliance.

Essential details: Employee name, ID, KRA PIN; Employer name, KRA PIN; Pay period; Basic salary; All allowances; Statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy); Other deductions; Gross pay; Net pay. Our generator includes all these fields.

Yes! The payslip updates in real-time as you modify any input field. Change employee details, add allowances, adjust deductions - the preview updates instantly. Click "Generate Payslip" again to finalize changes.

Gross pay is total earnings before deductions (basic salary + all allowances). Net pay is take-home amount after all deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, other deductions). In Kenya, net pay is typically 60-75% of gross depending on salary level.

Our calculations use official 2026 Kenya rates from KRA and relevant government agencies. PAYE follows exact tax bands, NSSF applies correct caps, SHIF and Housing Levy use official percentages. Calculations are verified against official sources and updated regularly.

This tool generates accurate payslips suitable for internal records and employee distribution. For official payroll processing, employers should use dedicated payroll software that integrates with KRA iTax, NSSF, and SHIF portals for statutory remittances.

Employers are legally required to provide payslips under Kenya's Employment Act. If your employer doesn't provide them, you can: 1) Request them formally in writing, 2) Use this tool to create your own records, 3) Report to Ministry of Labour if issue persists. Keep all salary evidence for your records.

Add pension contributions as "Other Deductions". Enter the deduction name (e.g., "Pension - ABC Fund") and amount. Employee pension contributions are deducted from gross pay. Note: Pension contributions may qualify for tax relief - consult our Net Pay calculator for relief calculations.

Currently, you can generate one payslip at a time. To create multiple payslips: Generate first payslip → Download as PDF → Click "Clear All" → Enter next employee's details → Repeat. Each payslip is saved separately as PDF.

Yes! We update all calculators when new tax rates are announced by KRA (typically in June for implementation in July). Subscribe to our newsletter or check our update log for 2027 rate announcements. Current 2026 rates are valid until June 30, 2026.