PAYE Calculator Kenya (2026) | KRA Tax Bands & Deductions
Patrick Buyela
Verified by Patrick Buyela, Payroll Expert · Updated March 2026

PAYE Calculator Kenya

Instantly compute your accurate monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax. Our 2026 tool uses the latest KRA progressive bands and securely processes mandatory NSSF Phase 4, SHIF, and Housing Levy deductions to give you flawless compliance data.

Income Details
KES

Pro Tip: Your gross salary legally includes basic pay combined with all regular cash allowances. The system automatically subtracts allowable deductions before calculating PAYE.

PAYE Tax Breakdown
Gross Salary
KES 0
NSSF Contribution Phase 4 limits applied
- KES 0
Affordable Housing Levy 1.5% of Gross Pay
- KES 0
SHIF Deduction 2.75% of Gross Pay
- KES 0
Taxable Pay (Gross minus statutory deductions)
KES 0
PAYE Tax (Before Relief) Using 2026 progressive bands
KES 0
Personal Relief Statutory KRA allowance
- KES 2,400
Final PAYE Deducted
KES 0
Estimated Net Take-Home Pay
KES 0

Understanding Your PAYE Deductions

Our calculator seamlessly processes your gross pay using the latest statutory frameworks enacted by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for the 2026 financial year. These progressive bands strictly determine how much tax is legally withheld from your salary.

2026 KRA PAYE Tax Bands

Monthly Taxable Income (KES) Tax Rate (%)
Up to 24,00010.0%
24,001 - 32,33325.0%
32,334 - 500,00030.0%
500,001 - 800,00032.5%
Above 800,00035.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Personal Relief in Kenya?
Personal relief is a statutory allowance granted by the KRA to all resident individuals. For 2026, it stands at KES 2,400 per month. This amount is subtracted directly from your calculated PAYE tax, reducing your final tax burden.
How do NSSF and SHIF affect my PAYE?
Under Kenyan law, mandatory contributions to NSSF (up to Phase 4 limits), the Affordable Housing Levy, and SHIF are treated as "allowable deductions." This means they are deducted from your gross salary before your PAYE tax is calculated, significantly lowering your taxable pay.
How is PAYE calculated on bonuses?
Bonuses are treated as part of your regular cash compensation. They are added to your basic salary for that specific month, and the total combined amount is subjected to the progressive PAYE tax bands.

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