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Uganda PAYE & NSSF Calculator
Enter a monthly gross salary to see PAYE, NSSF contributions and net pay under the current tax bands.
How this calculator works
Effective 1 July 2026, monthly PAYE bands are:
| Monthly income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to UGX 335,000 | 0% |
| UGX 335,001 – 410,000 | 10% |
| UGX 410,001 – 485,000 | 25% |
| UGX 485,001 – 10,000,000 | 30% |
| Above UGX 10,000,000 | 40% (30% + 10% surcharge) |
NSSF: 5% of gross salary from the employee, plus a further 10% from the employer — 15% total.
Source
Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026 PAYE bands and NSSF contribution rates, cross-verified against multiple Uganda payroll compliance sources, checked 2026-08-06. This is an estimate for guidance only. Hirepay automates the full calculation as part of Uganda payroll processing.
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