South Sudan PAYE Calculator 2026
Calculate personal income tax, NSIF and your net salary in South Sudanese pounds (SSP), with the employer's NSIF contribution shown alongside.
Rates checked 9 October 2026 · NRA 2026
Loading the interactive South Sudan salary calculator… Enter a monthly gross salary (or a target take-home pay) in SSP to see PAYE, employee NSIF (8%), net pay and total employer cost.
South Sudan PAYE rates 2026: quick answer
South Sudan monthly personal income tax (Financial Act 2023/24): taxable income up to SSP 20,000 is exempt; SSP 20,001 to 40,000 is taxed at 5%; SSP 40,001 to 57,000 at 10%; SSP 57,001 to 90,000 at 15%; and above SSP 90,000 at 20%. The schedule is not graduated — the rate for your bracket applies to the whole taxable income.
The National Social Insurance Fund takes 8% from the employee (deductible before income tax) and 17% from the employer. The draft Finance Bill 2025/26 proposes raising the exemption to SSP 40,000 — this page will switch once that is enacted.
South Sudan personal income tax brackets (monthly)
| Monthly taxable income (SSP) | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 20,000 | 0% | Exempt |
| 20,001 – 40,000 | 5% | 5% of the whole taxable income |
| 40,001 – 57,000 | 10% | 10% of the whole taxable income |
| 57,001 – 90,000 | 15% | 15% of the whole taxable income |
| Above 90,000 | 20% | 20% of the whole taxable income |
South Sudan net salary table 2026
| Gross salary | PAYE | Contributions | Net pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSP 20,000 | SSP 0 | SSP 1,600 | SSP 18,400 |
| SSP 40,000 | SSP 1,840 | SSP 3,200 | SSP 34,960 |
| SSP 60,000 | SSP 5,520 | SSP 4,800 | SSP 49,680 |
| SSP 80,000 | SSP 11,040 | SSP 6,400 | SSP 62,560 |
| SSP 100,000 | SSP 18,400 | SSP 8,000 | SSP 73,600 |
| SSP 150,000 | SSP 27,600 | SSP 12,000 | SSP 110,400 |
| SSP 200,000 | SSP 36,800 | SSP 16,000 | SSP 147,200 |
| SSP 300,000 | SSP 55,200 | SSP 24,000 | SSP 220,800 |
| SSP 500,000 | SSP 92,000 | SSP 40,000 | SSP 368,000 |
| SSP 1,000,000 | SSP 184,000 | SSP 80,000 | SSP 736,000 |
Worked example: SSP 100,000 a month
| Gross monthly pay | SSP 100,000 |
| PAYE | − SSP 18,400 |
| Employee contributions (employee NSIF (8%)) | − SSP 8,000 |
| Net (take-home) pay | SSP 73,600 |
| Total cost to employer | SSP 117,000 |
South Sudan PAYE — frequently asked questions
What are the South Sudan PAYE rates for 2026?
South Sudan monthly personal income tax (Financial Act 2023/24): taxable income up to SSP 20,000 is exempt; SSP 20,001 to 40,000 is taxed at 5%; SSP 40,001 to 57,000 at 10%; SSP 57,001 to 90,000 at 15%; and above SSP 90,000 at 20%. The schedule is not graduated — the rate for your bracket applies to the whole taxable income.
How do I calculate net pay in South Sudan?
Net pay is gross salary minus PAYE and the employee's statutory contributions (employee NSIF (8%)). On a monthly gross salary of SSP 100,000, PAYE is SSP 18,400 and employee NSIF (8%) is SSP 8,000, leaving take-home pay of SSP 73,600.
How much PAYE do I pay on SSP 60,000 in South Sudan?
SSP 5,520 a month. After employee NSIF (8%) of SSP 4,800, take-home pay is SSP 49,680.
Is South Sudan income tax graduated?
No. Under the Financial Act 2023/24 the rate for the bracket your monthly taxable income falls in applies to all of it. For example, SSP 50,000 of taxable income is taxed at 10% in full (SSP 5,000), not band by band.
What are the NSIF contribution rates in South Sudan?
Employees contribute 8% of gross salary and employers 17%. The employee's 8% is deducted before personal income tax is calculated.
Is this South Sudan PAYE calculator free and up to date?
Yes — it is free, needs no sign-up, and was last checked on 9 October 2026 against NRA and statutory-fund guidance. Employer cost (SSP 117,000 on a SSP 100,000 salary) is shown too.
Sources and review
Rates checked on 9 October 2026 against EY — South Sudan enacts Financial Act 2023/2024, National Revenue Authority. Estimates are for a resident employee in primary employment.