Kenya Payroll Calculators Suite
Compute net salary, solve net-to-gross pay, and calculate hourly/daily rates instantly. Fully updated for current KRA PAYE bands, SHIF (2.75%), and NSSF Tier I & II contributions.
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Enter the payroll variables on the left panel and click calculate to generate a mock payslip statement.
Understanding Kenyan Payroll Deductions
A breakdown of the statutory deductions applied in the calculator above.
🏥 SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund)
Replaced NHIF in 2024. SHIF charges a flat percentage of gross income with no upper ceiling.
🏦 NSSF (National Social Security Fund)
Contributions are split into two tiers based on earnings limits. Both employee and employer contribute equally.
📋 PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
KRA's progressive income tax bands applied to taxable income after deducting allowable pension contributions.
| Annual Band (KES) | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 288,000 | 10% |
| 288,001 – 388,000 | 25% |
| 388,001 – 6,000,000 | 30% |
| 6,000,001 – 9,600,000 | 32.5% |
| Over 9,600,000 | 35% |
Tax Reliefs Applied
Personal Relief: KES 2,400/month (KES 28,800/year) ·Insurance Relief: 15% of insurance premiums (max KES 5,000/month) ·Pension Contribution: Up to KES 30,000/month is tax-deductible
This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available KRA tax rates and statutory formulae as of 2026. For official payroll processing, consult a certified accountant or use theZuri HR Payroll Module.
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Process payroll for your entire team with automatic SHIF, NSSF, and PAYE calculations, bank file generation, and payslip distribution.