Botswana salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary in Botswana pulas (BWP) to see take-home pay, income tax, employee contributions and the total cost to the employer. Uses the same tax bands and contribution rates Payroll Africa uses to run payroll in Botswana.
Take-home pay
BWP 13,412.50
PAYE
BWP 1,587.50
10.6% of gross
Cost to employer
BWP 15,000.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | BWP 15,000.00 | — |
| PAYE | − BWP 1,587.50 | — |
| Net pay | BWP 13,412.50 | BWP 15,000.00 |
Monthly estimate for a resident employee with no other reliefs, benefits or deductions, using the 2026/2027 tax year configured in Payroll Africa. Confirm with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) for your situation.
Botswana income tax bands (2026/2027)
| Monthly taxable income (BWP) | Rate |
|---|---|
| BWP 0.00 – BWP 4,000.00 | 0% |
| BWP 4,000.00 – BWP 7,000.00 | 5% |
| BWP 7,000.00 – BWP 10,000.00 | 12.5% |
| BWP 10,000.00 – BWP 13,000.00 | 18.75% |
| Above BWP 13,000.00 | 25% |
Each rate applies only to the part of income inside its band.
Frequently asked questions
How is PAYE calculated in Botswana?
Payroll Africa takes the gross monthly salary, applies the 2026/2027 tax bands shown on this page.
Which deductions come off a salary in Botswana?
This calculator only includes income tax for Botswana; check any pension or social security schemes that apply to your employees.
Is this calculator accurate for every employee?
It is an estimate for a resident employee paid monthly with no other reliefs, benefits or voluntary deductions. Carried forward from 2025/2026 (rates unchanged pending official update). Confirm your situation with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).
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