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    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Payroll software for businesses in Dar es Salaam

    Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's largest city and main port, with employers in logistics, trade, manufacturing and finance. Payroll Africa lets employers in Dar es Salaam pay staff in TZS, with Tanzania tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.

    What you get

    Tanzania tax worked out for you

    Income tax, NSSF, Skills Development Levy, Workers Compensation Fund 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 Dar es Salaam

    See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in TZS.

    Take-home pay

    TZS 1,117,000.00

    PAYE

    TZS 233,000.00

    15.5% of gross

    Cost to employer

    TZS 1,710,000.00

    Monthly salary breakdown for Tanzania
    ItemEmployeeEmployer
    Gross salaryTZS 1,500,000.00—
    NSSF(deducted before tax)− TZS 150,000.00TZS 150,000.00
    Skills Development Levy—TZS 52,500.00
    Workers Compensation Fund—TZS 7,500.00
    PAYE− TZS 233,000.00—
    Net payTZS 1,117,000.00TZS 1,710,000.00

    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 Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) for your situation.

    Run your Dar es Salaam 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.