PAYE Calculator Kenya
Enter your monthly taxable income (Gross Salary minus NSSF) to calculate your PAYE tax.
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PAYE Calculator Kenya – Calculate Your Income Tax Instantly (2025 Rates)
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is Kenya’s income tax deducted from employees’ salaries each month. Calculating PAYE manually can be complex due to graduated tax bands, personal relief, and deductions such as NSSF and SHIF contributions. Our PAYE Calculator Kenya simplifies this process, allowing you to determine your exact monthly tax liability quickly and accurately.
This tool is ideal for employees, employers, HR professionals, and job seekers who want to calculate their income tax based on the latest 2025 rates and regulations in Kenya.
What is PAYE in Kenya?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the amount of tax withheld by your employer from your salary and remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on your behalf. It is based on your gross salary minus statutory deductions and personal reliefs. PAYE ensures that income tax is paid monthly, instead of in one lump sum at the end of the year.
How the PAYE Calculator Works
Our PAYE calculator takes into account:
1. PAYE Tax Bands (2025)
The calculator applies Kenya’s progressive tax rates as set by KRA:
- Taxable income up to KSh 24,000: 10%
- Next KSh 8,333: 25%
- Next KSh 467,667: 30%
- Next KSh 300,000: 32.5%
- Balance: 35%
2. Personal Relief
A standard monthly personal relief of KSh 2,400 is automatically applied to reduce PAYE liability.
3. NSSF Deductions
Employee contributions to NSSF Tier I & II are deducted before computing PAYE, following the latest Kenyan rules.
4. SHIF / Health Insurance Contributions
SHIF deductions (successor to NHIF) are subtracted where applicable to calculate taxable income accurately.
Why Use the PAYE Calculator Kenya?
- Instant Tax Calculation: Get accurate PAYE amounts within seconds—no manual calculations required.
- Updated for 2025: Reflects the latest tax bands, personal relief, NSSF, SHIF, and housing levy deductions.
- Transparent & Easy to Use: Breaks down how your PAYE is calculated so you understand each component.
- Ideal for Employees & HR: Verify salary slips, estimate tax for job offers, plan finances, and ensure payroll compliance.
- Mobile-Friendly: Optimized for easy use on mobile devices, ideal for Kenyan users searching via Google.
Who Should Use This PAYE Calculator?
- Employees: To know how much income tax is deducted each month.
- Job Seekers: To understand the tax on potential salaries.
- HR & Payroll Teams: To verify employee payroll calculations.
- Students / Learners: To study Kenya’s PAYE system.
Benefits of Using This PAYE Calculator
- Avoid underpaying or overpaying income tax
- Plan personal budgets accurately
- Understand all statutory deductions
- Compare net salary after PAYE
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax law
FAQs – PAYE Calculator Kenya
What is PAYE in Kenya?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the monthly income tax deducted from your salary by your employer and remitted to KRA.
How is PAYE calculated in Kenya?
PAYE is calculated based on your taxable income (gross salary minus NSSF, SHIF, and allowable deductions) using progressive tax bands and applying personal relief.
What is the current personal relief in Kenya?
As of 2025, the personal relief is KSh 2,400 per month.
Does this calculator include NSSF and SHIF contributions?
Yes. The calculator deducts NSSF Tier I & II and SHIF (successor to NHIF) before calculating PAYE to ensure accurate taxable income.
Is PAYE deducted from allowances?
Yes. Most allowances (house, commuter, hardship, etc.) are taxable and included in PAYE calculations.
Can I use this calculator for any salary amount?
Yes. The calculator supports all income levels and applies the correct tax bands, NSSF tiers, and SHIF deductions for any salary.
Why is knowing my PAYE important?
Understanding your PAYE helps with budgeting, verifying payroll, planning taxes, and comparing job offers to know your real take-home pay.
Has NHIF been replaced in Kenya?
Yes. NHIF has been replaced by SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund), and this calculator uses the updated SHIF contribution rates.