Uganda salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary in Ugandan shillings (UGX) 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 Uganda.
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.
Uganda income tax bands (2026/2027)
| Monthly taxable income (UGX) | Rate |
|---|---|
| UGX 0.00 – UGX 235,000.00 | 0% |
| UGX 235,000.00 – UGX 335,000.00 | 10% |
| UGX 335,000.00 – UGX 410,000.00 | 20% |
| UGX 410,000.00 – UGX 10,000,000.00 | 30% |
| Above UGX 10,000,000.00 | 40% |
Each rate applies only to the part of income inside its band.
Contributions in Uganda
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSSF | 5% | 10% | Gross salary |
Frequently asked questions
How is PAYE calculated in Uganda?
Payroll Africa takes the gross monthly salary, applies the 2026/2027 tax bands shown on this page.
Which deductions come off a salary in Uganda?
Besides income tax, the employee pays NSSF (5%). Employer-only costs are NSSF (10%).
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. URA resident PAYE bands (monthly x12). Local Service Tax is levied separately by local government. Confirm your situation with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
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