South Africa Payslip Calculator 2026 (UIF, SARS PAYE & Take-Home Pay)
Generate a South African salary payslip breakdown with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF 1% capped at R177.12), medical aid tax credits, SARS PAYE, and net salary in Rand (ZAR).
South Africa · South Africa Payslip Calculator
Methodology
South African payroll withholdings include mandatory Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) at 1% of gross remuneration capped at a maximum of R177.12 per month (matched by 1% employer contribution), and progressive SARS PAYE income tax calculated using annualized brackets and primary rebates.
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This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
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Formula basis
The formula is shown openly and no country rate is inserted automatically.
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Mandatory South African Salary Deductions Overview
| Deduction / Contribution | Employee Share | Employer Share | Monthly Maximum / Note |
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| UIF (Unemployment Insurance) | 1.0% of Gross | 1.0% of Gross | Capped at R177.12 per month each |
| SARS PAYE Income Tax | 18% – 45% (Progressive) | N/A | Offset by R1,436.25/mo primary rebate |
| Medical Aid Tax Credit | Tax Offset Rebate | N/A | R364 main member + R364 1st dependent |
| SDL (Skills Development Levy) | 0% | 1.0% of Payroll | Paid entirely by employer |
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
What statutory deductions are taken from a South African payslip?
Statutory deductions comprise: 1) Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF at 1% of gross earnings up to R177.12/month), and 2) SARS Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) progressive income tax minus statutory rebates and medical tax credits.
What is the maximum UIF contribution in South Africa?
The statutory remuneration ceiling for UIF is R17,712 per month. At 1%, the maximum employee contribution is capped at R177.12 per month (the employer contributes a matching R177.12).
How does medical aid tax credit decrease SARS PAYE?
Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credits are non-refundable rebates: R364/month for main member, R364/month for first dependent, and R246/month for each additional dependent, deducted directly from monthly PAYE liability.
What is the debt-to-income rule for South African bank loans?
South African commercial banks (Standard Bank, Absa, FNB, Nedbank) enforce National Credit Act affordability guidelines, capping total monthly repayments to 30%–35% of gross or net salary.