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South Africa Salary Calculator
Enter a yearly, monthly or weekly salary to see the full breakdown on take-home pay in South Africa — calculated from official 2025/2026 government data.
Configure Your Scenario
Enter your gross salary in South Africa to see the full breakdown.
Key Metrics
The four numbers that define your tax situation in South Africa.
South Africa Income Tax Overview
South Africa uses a progressive income tax system with 7 brackets from 18% to 45%. Both residents and non-residents are taxed at the same rates. The only mandatory employee social contribution is the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) at 1%.
Where Your Money Goes
Visual decomposition of your gross salary into net pay and deductions.
Take-Home Pay
Complete Tax Breakdown
Every bracket, every contribution, every calculation step.
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | ||
| R0 – R237,100 @ 18.0%18.0% | 18.0% | R42,678 |
| R237,101 – R370,500 @ 26.0%26.0% | 26.0% | R29,354 |
| Income Tax Subtotal | R72,032 | |
| Social Contributions | ||
| Unemployment Insurance0.61% | 0.61% | R2,125 |
| Social Contributions Subtotal | R2,125 | |
| Total Deductions | R74,158 | |
| Net Annual Pay | R275,842 | |
This result does not apply the primary tax rebate (R17,235), which effectively exempts approximately the first R95,750 of taxable income. It also excludes medical tax credits, retirement fund deductions, and other personal allowances. Actual tax liability will typically be lower than shown.
Estimate for relocation planning
This calculator provides a simplified estimate of income tax and mandatory social contributions. It is designed to help expats and relocating professionals compare take-home pay across countries, not to replace professional tax advice.
Assumes you are a full-year resident employee with a single gross salary.
Does not include deductions/credits, dependents, or special tax regimes.