2026 Updated Kenya PAYE Calculator

Kenya PAYE Calculator 2026 | Gross to Net Salary
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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

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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.

Net Take Home

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After all statutory deductions

Total Deductions

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0% of gross salary

Deduction Breakdown

PAYE Tax Computation Steps

Description Amount (KES) Notes

2026 PAYE Tax Brackets

Up to 24,000
10%
24,001 – 32,333
25%
32,334 – 500,000
30%
500,001 – 800,000
32.5%
Above 800,000
35%

© 2026 Kenya PAYE Calculator. For estimation purposes only.

Based on Finance Act 2023 and NSSF February 2026 updates. Always consult KRA for official tax obligations.