Kenya PAYE Calculator
2026 Tax Year (Feb Update)
Calculate Your 2026 Net Salary
Accurate PAYE calculations including the latest NSSF Tier limits (Feb 2026), SHIF (2.75%), and Affordable Housing Levy (1.5%). Instantly see your take-home pay and tax breakdown.
Salary Details
e.g. Company car, housing (taxable)
e.g. Pension contributions (excluding NSSF)
Feb 2026 Update: NSSF limits updated. Lower Earnings Limit (LEL): KES 9,000. Upper Earnings Limit (UEL): KES 108,000.
Understanding Kenya PAYE 2026
The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in Kenya requires employers to deduct income tax from employee salaries monthly. As of February 2026, the tax brackets remain based on the Finance Act 2023, with a personal relief of KES 2,400 per month.
Key changes effective February 1, 2026, include updated NSSF contribution limits. The Lower Earnings Limit increased to KES 9,000 and the Upper Earnings Limit to KES 108,000.
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