💰 Net Salary Calculator

Calculate your actual take-home salary in South Africa. Includes 2026 tax brackets, UIF, medical aid credits, and pension contributions.

Your Take-Home Salary

Gross Monthly Salary R0
PAYE (Income Tax) -R0
UIF Contribution -R0
Net Monthly Take-Home R0

Annual Breakdown

Gross Annual Salary R0
Total Tax Paid R0
Net Annual Take-Home R0
Effective Tax Rate 0%

How SA Salary Tax Works (2026)

Tax Brackets

Taxable Income Rate
R0 – R237,100 18%
R237,101 – R370,500 26%
R370,501 – R512,800 31%
R512,801 – R673,000 36%
R673,001 – R857,900 39%
R857,901 – R1,817,000 41%
R1,817,001+ 45%

Deductions & Credits

  • UIF: 1% of gross salary (capped at R177.12/month)
  • Medical Aid Tax Credit: R364/month for main member, R364 for first dependant, R246 each additional dependant
  • Pension/RA: Contributions reduce taxable income (max 27.5% of income, capped at R350,000/year)
  • Annual Tax Rebate: R17,235 (already factored into PAYE calculations)

💡 Tip for Remote Workers: When negotiating rates with international clients, calculate backwards from your desired take-home. If you want R50k net, you need to earn ~R65k gross.