PAYE Salary Cost Calculator

See what an employee takes home and what the salary really costs the business, using the SARS 2026/27 tax tables (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027).

Gross monthly salary (R)Employee's agePeople on the employee's medical aidIncluding the employee. Earns a monthly tax credit.Monthly pension / RA contribution (R)Deductible up to 27.5% of pay, capped at R350 000 a year.COID assessment rate (%)Set by the Compensation Fund for your industry.Business pays SDL (annual payroll above R500 000)

Take-home pay

R 25 141,88

Gross salaryR 30 000,00

PAYE− R 4 681,00

UIF (1%)− R 177,12

Net payR 25 141,88

Cost to the business

R 30 477,12

Gross salaryR 30 000,00

Employer UIF (1%)R 177,12

SDL (1%)R 300,00

COIDR 0,00

Total monthly costR 30 477,12

Annual costR 365 725,44

Estimates for a regular monthly salary, before bonuses, fringe benefits and travel allowances. UIF is capped at R177.12 a month (earnings ceiling R17 712).

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