Tanzania salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary in Tanzanian shillings (TZS) 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 Tanzania.
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
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | TZS 1,500,000.00 | — |
| NSSF(deducted before tax) | − TZS 150,000.00 | TZS 150,000.00 |
| Skills Development Levy | — | TZS 52,500.00 |
| Workers Compensation Fund | — | TZS 7,500.00 |
| PAYE | − TZS 233,000.00 | — |
| Net pay | TZS 1,117,000.00 | TZS 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.
Tanzania income tax bands (2026/2027)
| Monthly taxable income (TZS) | Rate |
|---|---|
| TZS 0.00 – TZS 270,000.00 | 0% |
| TZS 270,000.00 – TZS 520,000.00 | 8% |
| TZS 520,000.00 – TZS 760,000.00 | 20% |
| TZS 760,000.00 – TZS 1,000,000.00 | 25% |
| Above TZS 1,000,000.00 | 30% |
Each rate applies only to the part of income inside its band.
Contributions in Tanzania
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSSF | 10% | 10% | Gross salary; deducted before tax |
| Skills Development Levy | — | 3.5% | Gross salary |
| Workers Compensation Fund | — | 0.5% | Gross salary |
Frequently asked questions
How is PAYE calculated in Tanzania?
Payroll Africa takes the gross monthly salary, subtracts NSSF, applies the 2026/2027 tax bands shown on this page.
Which deductions come off a salary in Tanzania?
Besides income tax, the employee pays NSSF (10%). Employer-only costs are NSSF (10%), Skills Development Levy (3.5%), Workers Compensation Fund (0.5%).
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. TRA resident PAYE bands (monthly x12). SDL applies to employers with 10+ employees. Confirm your situation with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).
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