Payroll software for businesses in Lilongwe
Lilongwe is Malawi's capital, with employers in government services, agriculture, NGOs and retail. Payroll Africa lets employers in Lilongwe pay staff in MWK, with Malawi tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.
What you get
Malawi tax worked out for you
Income tax, Mandatory pension (Pensions Act 2023), TEVET skills development levy calculated for every employee on the 2026/2027 rates.
Payslips by WhatsApp and email
Employees get their payslip on their phone the moment you approve the run.
Clock-in by WhatsApp
Staff clock in and out from their phone; worked hours flow straight into payroll.
Leave and employee records
Leave requests, balances and employee files in one place, with employee self-service.
Bank payment files
Export one payment file for the bank, with a separate list for staff paid in cash.
Reports for every pay run
Payroll summaries, deduction reports and records for the authorities, ready to download.
Work out a salary in Lilongwe
See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in MWK.
Take-home pay
MWK 383,500.00
PAYE
MWK 91,500.00
18.3% of gross
Cost to employer
MWK 555,000.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | MWK 500,000.00 | — |
| Mandatory pension (Pensions Act 2023)(deducted before tax) | − MWK 25,000.00 | MWK 50,000.00 |
| TEVET skills development levy | — | MWK 5,000.00 |
| PAYE | − MWK 91,500.00 | — |
| Net pay | MWK 383,500.00 | MWK 555,000.00 |
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 Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for your situation.
Run your Lilongwe payroll in minutes
One price per employee, every feature included. Try it free for 30 days, no card needed.
- No card required
- 30-day free trial
- Free migration from Sage, SimplePay, PaySpace or Excel
- Cancel anytime
Run Payroll Africa alongside your current system until you're happy to switch.