Calculate the net impact of a salary increase. See how much extra take-home pay you'll actually receive after PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and Housing Levy.
Understanding your net salary increase (2025).
See how different raise percentages affect your actual take-home pay in Kenya.
Current: KES 80,000
New: KES 88,000
Gross increase: KES 8,000
Current: KES 150,000
New: KES 172,500
Gross increase: KES 22,500
Current: KES 200,000
New: KES 250,000
Gross increase: KES 50,000
Common questions about salary increases.
Because taxes (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy) are calculated on your gross salary. A higher gross means higher deductions. Progressive PAYE rates mean each additional shilling earned faces higher tax, so your net gain is always less than the gross raise.
Typical raises range from 5-15% annually. Cost-of-living adjustments are 5-7%, merit increases 8-12%, and high performers may receive 15-25%. Factor in inflation (currently ~5-8%) when evaluating offers to ensure real income growth.
Most allowances are taxable, so they're treated the same as base salary. Better to negotiate for employer pension contributions, medical insurance cover, or other non-taxable benefits alongside salary increases for maximum value.
Typically 25-40% of a raise goes to increased taxes and statutory deductions, depending on your tax bracket. Higher earners lose more due to progressive PAYE rates (up to 35%). This calculator shows your exact effective rate.
Percentage raises (e.g., 10%) scale with your current salary. Fixed amount raises (e.g., KES 15,000) give everyone the same increase regardless of current pay. Percentage raises favor higher earners, while fixed amounts benefit lower earners more.
Increase your pension contributions to get tax relief (reduces taxable income). Maximize employer matching. Consider salary packaging with non-taxable benefits. Use this calculator to compare different scenarios before negotiating.
Possibly, but Kenya uses progressive taxation - only income above each threshold is taxed at the higher rate, not your entire salary. Moving to a higher bracket only affects the portion of your salary in that bracket. This calculator shows the exact impact.
Use this calculator to compare net pay (after all deductions) between your current salary and the new offer. Factor in benefits like medical cover, pension matching, transport allowance, and other perks for a complete picture.
Both work. Monthly is easier for budgeting daily expenses. Annual helps you see the big picture and plan tax obligations. This calculator supports both - select your preferred period from the dropdown.
Your raise costs your employer more than just your gross increase due to employer NSSF (6%), pension matching (if applicable), and other statutory contributions. Understanding this helps in salary negotiations by showing the true cost to your employer.