South Africa Salary Calculator 2026

Calculate take-home pay in ZAR

Monthly Gross Salary (R)

Enter gross salary before any deductions

Gross Salary R

Total Deductions - R

Take-Home Pay R

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Statutory rates effective 01 Mar 2026 · Always up to date with South Africa legislation

South Africa Statutory Deductions 2026

Income Tax: PAYE (up to 45%)

UIF: 1% employee + 1% employer

SDL: 1% employer

Pension/Provident Fund contributions

SmartHR Africa automatically runs South Africa-compliant payroll for your entire team every month — statutory rates always current.