Payroll software for businesses in Kampala
Kampala is Uganda's capital and largest employment centre, covering trade, finance, manufacturing and NGOs. Payroll Africa lets employers in Kampala pay staff in UGX, with Uganda tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.
What you get
Uganda tax worked out for you
Income tax, NSSF 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 Kampala
See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in UGX.
Take-home pay
UGX 1,398,000.00
PAYE
UGX 502,000.00
25.1% of gross
Cost to employer
UGX 2,200,000.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | UGX 2,000,000.00 | — |
| NSSF | − UGX 100,000.00 | UGX 200,000.00 |
| PAYE | − UGX 502,000.00 | — |
| Net pay | UGX 1,398,000.00 | UGX 2,200,000.00 |
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 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for your situation.
Run your Kampala 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.