Kenya Salary Calculator helps employees, employers, HR professionals, and accountants instantly calculate net salary, PAYE, and statutory deductions based on the latest Kenyan tax laws.
Our calculator automatically applies:
Whether you're paid monthly or negotiating salary, this tool gives you accurate take-home pay in seconds.
| Item | Monthly (KES) | Annual (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | ||
| PAYE (Income Tax) Progressive income tax deducted by your employer. Rates: 10% (up to KES 24k), 25%, 30%, 32.5%, 35%. Personal relief of KES 2,400/month is subtracted. KRA source ↗ | ||
| NSSF Contribution 6% of gross salary in two tiers: Tier I on first KES 8,000 and Tier II on next KES 64,000. Employer matches your contribution. NSSF source ↗ | ||
| SHIF Contribution Social Health Insurance Fund (replaced NHIF in 2024). 2.75% of gross salary with no upper cap. Employer also contributes 2.75%. SHIF source ↗ | ||
| Housing Levy (1.5%) Affordable Housing Levy introduced under Finance Act 2023. Employee pays 1.5% of gross salary; employer matches 1.5%. Funds affordable housing construction in Kenya. | ||
| Personal Relief A fixed tax credit of KES 2,400 per month (KES 28,800 per year) deducted from your PAYE before remittance. Every Kenyan employee earning taxable income is entitled to this relief. | ||
| Net Pay | ||
| HELB Repayment | ||
| SACCO Contribution | ||
| Pension Top-Up | ||
| Insurance Premium | ||
| Child Care | ||
| Commuter Allowance | ||
| Take-Home After All Deductions |
| Item | Monthly (KES) | Annual (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | ||
| Employer NSSF | ||
| Employer SHIF (2.75%) | ||
| Employer Housing Levy (1.5%) | ||
| Total Cost to Company |
Useful for employers budgeting staff costs and for job seekers negotiating packages.
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Gross salary is your total pay before deductions.
Net salary is what you actually receive after PAYE and statutory deductions.
Kenya Salary Calculator bridges this gap instantly, clearly showing every deduction line-by-line.
Built specifically for Kenya 🇰🇪 using official KRA, NSSF & SHIF guidelines.
Disclaimer: The calculations provided are estimates based on current tax rates. Always consult with a qualified accountant for official computations.
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| Item | Monthly (KES) | Annual (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Required Gross Salary | ||
| PAYE (Income Tax) | ||
| NSSF Contribution | ||
| SHIF Contribution | ||
| Housing Levy (1.5%) | ||
| Net Take-Home |
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Compare two salaries side-by-side — ideal for modelling a promotion, raise, or job offer.
| Item | Salary A (Monthly) | Salary B (Monthly) | Difference |
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| Gross Income | |||
| PAYE | |||
| NSSF | |||
| SHIF | |||
| Housing Levy | |||
| Net Pay |
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Find out where your salary ranks among Kenya's formal sector workers.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Your Gross Salary | — |
| Average Kenyan Salary | KES 72,000 |
| Difference vs. Average | — |
| % vs. Average | — |
| Your Percentile | — |
* Estimates based on KNBS Kenya formal sector salary distribution data.
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| Description | Amount (KES) |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary |
| Description | Amount (KES) |
|---|---|
| PAYE | |
| NSSF | |
| SHIF | |
| Housing Levy | |
| Loan Deduction | |
| SACCO Loan | |
| Pension Scheme | |
| Insurance Premium |
| TOTAL EARNINGS | |
|---|---|
| TOTAL DEDUCTIONS | |
| NET PAY |
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Disclaimer: The calculations provided are estimates based on current tax rates. Always consult with a qualified accountant for official computations.
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