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Net Pay Calculator Kenya 2026

Calculate your take-home salary with official 2026 KRA tax rates

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NSSF 2026 Rates Now in Effect

Our calculator has been updated with the new NSSF contribution limits effective February 1, 2026. All calculations now reflect Tier I: KES 9,000 and Tier II: KES 108,000 upper limit.

Next Update: June/July 2026 during Finance Bill
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Quick Reference Guide

Current Kenya payroll rates and key dates at a glance. Updated as regulations change.

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PAYE Tax Bands KRA 2026

Income Tax Rates

Progressive tax bands for monthly taxable income (gross pay minus deductions and personal relief).

Up to KES 24,000
10% tax rate
KES 24,001 – 32,333
25% tax rate
KES 32,334 – 500,000
30% tax rate
Above KES 500,000
35% tax rate
Personal Relief
KES 2,400/month (automatic)
Statutory Deductions Current Rates

NSSF, SHIF & Housing Levy

Mandatory employer and employee contributions calculated on gross salary.

NSSF (Employee)
6% of pensionable pay
NSSF (Employer)
6% of pensionable pay
SHIF
2.75% of gross salary
Housing Levy
1.5% of gross income
Total Employee Hit
≈ 10.25% of gross pay
Key Dates 2026 Compliance

Important Tax Deadlines

Mark these dates for PAYE filing, NSSF remittance, and other payroll compliance requirements.

PAYE Returns
9th of following month
NSSF Remittance
15th of following month
SHIF Contributions
9th of following month
Housing Levy
9th of following month
Annual P9 Forms
End of February 2026
Tax Reliefs Available

Reliefs & Exemptions

Tax reliefs that reduce your final PAYE liability and exemptions you can claim as an employee.

Personal Relief
KES 2,400/month (all)
Insurance Relief
15% of premiums paid
Pension Contribution
Tax deductible up to limits
Mortgage Interest
Up to KES 25,000/month
Disability Relief
KES 1,800/month (eligible)

Real-World Examples 2026

See exactly what you take home at different salary levels in Kenya using official 2026 rates

Entry Level (KES 30,000)

KES 30,000 gross salary (monthly)

Breakdown:

  • Gross Salary: KES 30,000
  • NSSF (6%): KES 1,800
  • SHIF (2.75%): KES 825
  • Housing Levy (1.5%): KES 450
  • PAYE: KES 732
  • Net Pay: KES 26,193
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Mid-Career (KES 100,000)

KES 100,000 gross salary (monthly)

Breakdown:

  • Gross Salary: KES 100,000
  • NSSF (6%): KES 6,000
  • SHIF (2.75%): KES 2,750
  • Housing Levy (1.5%): KES 1,500
  • PAYE: KES 19,308
  • Net Pay: KES 70,442
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Senior Executive (KES 200,000)

KES 200,000 gross salary (monthly)

Breakdown:

  • Gross Salary: KES 200,000
  • NSSF (6%, capped): KES 6,480
  • SHIF (2.75%): KES 5,500
  • Housing Levy (1.5%): KES 3,000
  • PAYE: KES 47,889
  • Net Pay: KES 137,131
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Executive Level (KES 500,000)

KES 500,000 gross salary (monthly)

Breakdown:

  • Gross Salary: KES 500,000
  • NSSF (6%, capped): KES 6,480
  • SHIF (2.75%): KES 13,750
  • Housing Levy (1.5%): KES 7,500
  • PAYE: KES 134,064
  • Net Pay: KES 338,206
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