Free calculator · 2026/2027

Income tax & PAYE calculator

Gross salary in. Estimated annual tax, monthly PAYE, effective rate, UIF, and take-home out. Uses the same 2026/2027 brackets Taxzi uses elsewhere.

Optional s6A credits: R 376,00/mo for you and the first dependant, R 254,00/mo for each additional. Enter 0 to skip.

2026/2027 estimate

Annual taxable income (gross used)
R 300 000,00
Tax before medical credits
R 40 572,00
Estimated annual income tax
R 40 572,00
Monthly PAYE estimate
R 3 381,00
Effective tax rate
13.5%
UIF employee (1%, cap R 177,12/mo)
R 177,12
Est. monthly take-home
R 21 441,88
Bracket breakdown
  • R 0,00 – R 245 100,00 @ 18% → R 44 118,00 on R 245 100,00
  • R 245 100,00 – R 383 100,00 @ 26% → R 14 274,00 on R 54 900,00
  • Rebates: −R 17 820,00

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Estimate only for the 2026/2027 year of assessment. Not tax advice and not SARS. Ignores retirement contributions, travel allowances, fringe benefits, and other adjustments that change taxable income. UIF is the employee 1% contribution capped at R 177,12 per month.

Also see the SARS tax refund calculator, the provisional tax (IRP6) calculator and our PAYE & IRP5 guide.