Free PAYE Calculator South Africa (2026/27 Tax Tables)
This calculator applies the 2026/27 tax brackets (18% to 45%) and rebates (primary R17,820) to a monthly salary and shows the PAYE an employer must deduct each month.
Employers declare PAYE monthly on the EMP201 by the 7th. Background: what PAYE is and when registration is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tax-free threshold for 2026/27?
R99,000 per year for taxpayers under 65 – about R8,250 per month. Above that, tax starts at 18% and rises through seven brackets to 45%.
Which tax year does this calculator use?
The 2026/27 tax year – 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027 – using the official SARS brackets and rebates announced in Budget 2026.
Does this calculator include UIF and SDL?
No – it calculates PAYE (income tax) only. Use the UIF calculator and SDL calculator for those levies.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 by the BizAnswers editorial team. How we write and check our guides.
