South Africa PAYE Calculator (2024/25)
Work out monthly PAYE income tax and take-home pay using SARS 2024/25 brackets.
✓ SARS 2024/25 brackets · updated June 2026
Uses SARS 2024/2025 tax brackets and age rebates. PAYE is the income tax withheld each month; it excludes UIF and any medical/retirement credits. A planning estimate, not a SARS assessment. Calculated in your browser.
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Calculate Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax on a South African salary using the SARS 2024/2025 tax brackets and age-based rebates. Enter your gross salary per month or per year, pick your age band, and see the PAYE withheld each month, your net pay and the effective tax rate. A planning estimate — it excludes UIF and medical or retirement credits. Runs in your browser.
How to use the PAYE Calculator (South Africa)
- Enter your gross salary and choose per month or per year.
- Select your age band for the correct rebate.
- Read the monthly PAYE, net pay and effective rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is PAYE?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the income tax your employer withholds from your salary each month and pays to SARS on your behalf.
Which tax year does this use?
The SARS 2024/2025 tax year (1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025), including the primary, secondary and tertiary age rebates.
Does it include UIF?
No. This calculates income tax (PAYE) only. UIF is a separate 1% deduction — use the UIF calculator for that.