Rwanda PAYE Calculator 2026
Calculate RRA PAYE, RSSB pension, maternity leave contributions, CBHI and your net salary in Rwandan francs — with the 6% + 6% pension rate in force for 2026.
Rates checked 9 October 2026 · RRA 2026
Loading the interactive Rwanda salary calculator… Enter a monthly gross salary (or a target take-home pay) in RWF to see PAYE, RSSB pension, maternity and CBHI, net pay and total employer cost.
Rwanda PAYE rates 2026: quick answer
Rwanda monthly PAYE bands: RWF 0 to 60,000 is tax free; RWF 60,001 to 100,000 is taxed at 10%; RWF 100,001 to 200,000 at 20%; and income above RWF 200,000 at 30%. Each rate applies only to the income inside its band.
RSSB pension is 6% from the employee and 6% from the employer (since January 2025, rising two points a year from 2027). Maternity leave is 0.3% each side, occupational hazards 2% employer-only, and CBHI (Mutuelle de Santé) 0.5% of the employee's net salary. PAYE is charged on gross pay.
Rwanda PAYE tax bands 2026 (monthly)
| Monthly taxable income (RWF) | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 60,000 | 0% | Nil |
| 60,001 – 100,000 | 10% | 10% of the amount over 60,000 |
| 100,001 – 200,000 | 20% | RWF 4,000 + 20% of the amount over 100,000 |
| Above 200,000 | 30% | RWF 24,000 + 30% of the amount over 200,000 |
Rwanda net salary table 2026
| Gross salary | PAYE | Contributions | Net pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWF 60,000 | RWF 0 | RWF 4,061 | RWF 55,939 |
| RWF 100,000 | RWF 4,000 | RWF 6,749 | RWF 89,251 |
| RWF 150,000 | RWF 14,000 | RWF 10,083 | RWF 125,917 |
| RWF 200,000 | RWF 24,000 | RWF 13,417 | RWF 162,583 |
| RWF 300,000 | RWF 54,000 | RWF 20,036 | RWF 225,964 |
| RWF 400,000 | RWF 84,000 | RWF 26,654 | RWF 289,346 |
| RWF 500,000 | RWF 114,000 | RWF 33,273 | RWF 352,727 |
| RWF 750,000 | RWF 189,000 | RWF 49,819 | RWF 511,181 |
| RWF 1,000,000 | RWF 264,000 | RWF 66,365 | RWF 669,635 |
| RWF 1,500,000 | RWF 414,000 | RWF 99,458 | RWF 986,542 |
| RWF 2,000,000 | RWF 564,000 | RWF 132,550 | RWF 1,303,450 |
| RWF 3,000,000 | RWF 864,000 | RWF 198,735 | RWF 1,937,265 |
Worked example: RWF 500,000 a month
| Gross monthly pay | RWF 500,000 |
| PAYE | − RWF 114,000 |
| Employee contributions (RSSB pension, maternity and CBHI) | − RWF 33,273 |
| Net (take-home) pay | RWF 352,727 |
| Total cost to employer | RWF 541,500 |
Rwanda PAYE — frequently asked questions
What are the Rwanda PAYE rates for 2026?
Rwanda monthly PAYE bands: RWF 0 to 60,000 is tax free; RWF 60,001 to 100,000 is taxed at 10%; RWF 100,001 to 200,000 at 20%; and income above RWF 200,000 at 30%. Each rate applies only to the income inside its band.
How do I calculate net pay in Rwanda?
Net pay is gross salary minus PAYE and the employee's statutory contributions (RSSB pension, maternity and CBHI). On a monthly gross salary of RWF 500,000, PAYE is RWF 114,000 and RSSB pension, maternity and CBHI is RWF 33,273, leaving take-home pay of RWF 352,727.
How much PAYE do I pay on RWF 300,000 in Rwanda?
RWF 54,000 a month. After RSSB pension, maternity and CBHI of RWF 20,036, take-home pay is RWF 225,964.
What is the RSSB pension contribution in Rwanda in 2026?
Employee 6% and employer 6% of gross salary, 12% in total. It doubled from 3% + 3% in January 2025, and RSSB plans a further 2 percentage points a year from 2027 until it reaches 20% in 2030.
How is CBHI calculated on a Rwanda payslip?
The CBHI (Mutuelle de Santé) deduction is 0.5% of the employee's net salary — gross pay less PAYE, pension and maternity contributions.
Is pension deducted before PAYE in Rwanda?
No. Rwanda charges PAYE on gross employment income; the RSSB pension and maternity contributions are deducted separately.
Is this Rwanda PAYE calculator free and up to date?
Yes — it is free, needs no sign-up, and was last checked on 9 October 2026 against RRA and statutory-fund guidance. Employer cost (RWF 541,500 on a RWF 500,000 salary) is shown too.
Sources and review
Rates checked on 9 October 2026 against RRA — Calculate your employment tax (PAYE), RRA — Pension scheme contribution, RSSB. Estimates are for a resident employee in primary employment.