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Kenya PAYE & Net Pay Calculator

Enter your gross monthly pay to see PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy and your take-home pay — computed with current 2026 KRA rates.

Your Pay

Include allowances in gross pay. Pension contributions are an allowable deduction capped at KES 30,000/month.

Net Pay (Take-Home)
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per month, after all statutory deductions
Gross pay—
Total deductions—
Deduction Breakdown
Taxable pay (for PAYE)
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MstawiPro computes this for every employee, generates P10 returns and payslips, and remits NSSF, SHIF & Housing Levy automatically.
⚠ Estimates only, using 2026 statutory rates. Actual figures depend on your specific reliefs and employer arrangements. MstawiPro is not a licensed tax advisor.

Frequently asked questions

How is PAYE calculated in Kenya?

PAYE is charged on your taxable pay using graduated bands (10%, 25%, 30%, 32.5% and 35%). Taxable pay is your gross pay less allowable deductions such as NSSF and registered pension; personal relief of KES 2,400 per month is then subtracted from the tax due.

What deductions are taken from my salary?

Up to six statutory items: PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, the Affordable Housing Levy, and — where applicable — pension and post-retirement medical fund contributions.

How much is the personal relief?

KES 2,400 per month (KES 28,800 per year). It is applied automatically to reduce the PAYE you owe.

What is the SHIF rate?

SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) is 2.75% of gross pay, subject to a minimum monthly contribution.

How much is the Affordable Housing Levy?

The Affordable Housing Levy is 1.5% of gross pay, matched by an equal 1.5% contribution from your employer.

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