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Estimate PAYE, NSSF and take-home pay for mainland Tanzania in seconds.
Allowances
Salary calculation
Finance Act 2026 · 1 July 2026
Net pay a month
TZS 1,117,000
| Employee | |
|---|---|
| Gross earnings | TZS 1,500,000 |
| NSSF (employee) | TZS 150,000 |
| Taxable income | TZS 1,350,000 |
| PAYE | TZS 233,000 |
| Total deductions | TZS 383,000 |
| Net pay | TZS 1,117,000 |
| Employer | |
| NSSF (employer) | TZS 150,000 |
| SDL | TZS 52,500 |
| WCF | TZS 7,500 |
| Total employer cost | TZS 1,710,000 |
How PAYE is calculated
Monthly bands for mainland Tanzania, Finance Act 2026. Your band is highlighted.
| Taxable income (TZS) | Tax |
|---|---|
| 0 – 270,000 | Nil |
| 270,001 – 520,000 | 8% of the amount above 270,001 |
| 520,001 – 760,000 | 20,000 + 20% of the amount above 520,001 |
| 760,001 – 1,000,000 | 68,000 + 25% of the amount above 760,001 |
| Above 1,000,000 | 128,000 + 30% of the amount above 1,000,001 |
Rates per Finance Act 2026, effective 1 July 2026.
This calculator gives an estimate only, using the rates shown. Confirm current rates with TRA or our payroll team before making payroll decisions.
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