Kenya PAYE Calculator 2026 (KRA)

Free Kenya PAYE calculator for 2026. KRA tax bands, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy - see your net pay instantly. No sign-up.

Kenya income tax bands (2026)

Annual taxable income	Rate
KSh0 - KSh288,000	10%
KSh288,000 - KSh388,000	25%
KSh388,000 - KSh6,000,000	30%
KSh6,000,000 - KSh9,600,000	32.5%
KSh9,600,000 and above	35%

Statutory deductions

NSSF - 6% of gross (capped at KSh72,000/month)
SHIF (Social Health Insurance) - 2.75% of gross
Affordable Housing Levy - 1.5% of gross

Frequently asked questions

How much tax will I pay on my salary in Kenya?

Enter your monthly or annual pay in the calculator to see your PAYE, statutory deductions and take-home instantly. For 2026, Kenya applies progressive income tax bands from 10% to 35%.

What are the Kenya 2026 tax rules?

For 2026, Kenya applies progressive income tax bands from 10% to 35%. Employees contribute NSSF (6%), SHIF (Social Health Insurance) (2.75%), Affordable Housing Levy (1.5%).

Is this Kenya calculator free?

Yes. The Kenya paye calculator is free and needs no sign-up. Figures were last reviewed 2026-07.

How this estimate is calculated

Personal relief of KES 28,800/year is applied as a tax credit (subtracted from tax due).
NSSF is 6% up to the KES 72,000/month pensionable ceiling; SHIF (2.75%) and the Housing Levy (1.5%) are uncapped. All three are deducted before PAYE.
SHIF replaced NHIF (Oct 2024) and the old NHIF relief was repealed.

Sources

Last reviewed: 2026-07. This is a standard single-filer estimate; always verify against your local tax authority.

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