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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.

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PAYE
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NSSF (employee, 5%)
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NSSF (employer, 10%)
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Net pay
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How this calculator works

Effective 1 July 2026, monthly PAYE bands are:

Monthly incomeRate
Up to UGX 335,0000%
UGX 335,001 – 410,00010%
UGX 410,001 – 485,00025%
UGX 485,001 – 10,000,00030%
Above UGX 10,000,00040% (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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tax-free PAYE threshold in Uganda?
UGX 335,000 per month, effective 1 July 2026 under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026.
How much does NSSF take from my salary?
Employees contribute 5% of gross monthly salary, and employers contribute a further 10% — 15% in total.
What is the top PAYE rate?
Income above UGX 10,000,000 per month is taxed at an effective 40% (30% plus a 10% surcharge).

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