Payroll software for businesses in Lusaka
Lusaka is Zambia's capital, where most head offices, banks, retailers and service companies employ their staff. Payroll Africa lets employers in Lusaka pay staff in ZMW, with Zambia tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.
What you get
Zambia tax worked out for you
Income tax, NAPSA Pension, National Health Insurance, Skills Development Levy calculated for every employee on the 2026 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 Lusaka
See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in ZMW.
Take-home pay
ZMW 10,924.00
PAYE
ZMW 3,176.00
21.2% of gross
Cost to employer
ZMW 15,975.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | ZMW 15,000.00 | — |
| NAPSA Pension | − ZMW 750.00 | ZMW 750.00 |
| National Health Insurance | − ZMW 150.00 | ZMW 150.00 |
| Skills Development Levy | — | ZMW 75.00 |
| PAYE | − ZMW 3,176.00 | — |
| Net pay | ZMW 10,924.00 | ZMW 15,975.00 |
Monthly estimate for a resident employee with no other reliefs, benefits or deductions, using the 2026 tax year configured in Payroll Africa. Confirm with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) for your situation.
Run your Lusaka 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.