Stay updated on PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and Housing Levy changes that affect your payslip
Live UpdatesThe NSSF Act 2013, upheld by the Court of Appeal, introduced a two-tier contribution system that significantly increased deductions. Employees earning KES 72,000+ now pay up to KES 4,320/month — KES 4,120 more than the old flat KES 200 deduction.
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From October 2024, SHIF replaced NHIF at 2.75% of gross salary. A KES 100,000 earner now pays KES 2,750/month instead of the old KES 1,700 — an extra KES 1,050 taken home each month.
PAYE is deducted from your gross salary each month. Key bands: 10% on first KES 24,000 of taxable income; 25% up to KES 32,333; 30% up to KES 500,000; plus personal relief of KES 2,400/month.
The AHL is 1.5% of gross salary, upheld by the Supreme Court in 2024. A KES 50,000 earner pays KES 750/month; employer also contributes another KES 750. Funds go to the national housing programme.
Negotiate gross, not net. Time it right — after a win, not during company stress. Come with data from salary surveys and competitor offers. A 10% gross raise often means only 6–7% more net due to progressive PAYE.
Your payslip lists Gross Pay, then deductions: NSSF (6%, max KES 4,320), SHIF (2.75%), AHL (1.5%), and PAYE calculated on taxable income less KES 2,400 personal relief. Net Pay is what reaches your bank.