Kenya salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary in Kenyan shillings (KES) 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 Kenya.
Take-home pay
KES 70,441.67
PAYE
KES 19,308.33
19.3% of gross
Cost to employer
KES 107,500.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | KES 100,000.00 | — |
| NSSF(deducted before tax) | − KES 6,000.00 | KES 6,000.00 |
| SHIF health insurance(deducted before tax) | − KES 2,750.00 | — |
| Affordable Housing Levy(deducted before tax) | − KES 1,500.00 | KES 1,500.00 |
| PAYE | − KES 19,308.33 | — |
| Net pay | KES 70,441.67 | KES 107,500.00 |
Monthly estimate for a resident employee with no other reliefs, benefits or deductions, using the 2026 tax year configured in Payroll Africa. Confirm with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for your situation.
Kenya income tax bands (2026)
| Monthly taxable income (KES) | Rate |
|---|---|
| KES 0.00 – KES 24,000.00 | 10% |
| KES 24,000.00 – KES 32,333.33 | 25% |
| KES 32,333.33 – KES 500,000.00 | 30% |
| KES 500,000.00 – KES 800,000.00 | 32.5% |
| Above KES 800,000.00 | 35% |
Each rate applies only to the part of income inside its band. Personal relief of KES 2,400.00 a month is then subtracted from the tax.
Contributions in Kenya
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSSF | 6% | 6% | Gross salary, up to KES 108,000.00 a month; deducted before tax |
| SHIF health insurance | 2.75% | — | Gross salary; deducted before tax |
| Affordable Housing Levy | 1.5% | 1.5% | Gross salary; deducted before tax |
Frequently asked questions
How is PAYE calculated in Kenya?
Payroll Africa takes the gross monthly salary, subtracts NSSF, SHIF health insurance, Affordable Housing Levy, applies the 2026 tax bands shown on this page and then subtracts personal relief of KES 2,400.00 a month.
Which deductions come off a salary in Kenya?
Besides income tax, the employee pays NSSF (6%), SHIF health insurance (2.75%), Affordable Housing Levy (1.5%). Employer-only costs are NSSF (6%), Affordable Housing Levy (1.5%).
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. KRA PAYE bands; personal relief KES 2,400/month. Verify NSSF upper limit annually. Confirm your situation with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
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