Tanzania PAYE Calculator 2026/27
Calculate TRA PAYE, NSSF and your net (take-home) salary in Tanzanian shillings, and see what the employer pays on top in NSSF, SDL and WCF.
Rates checked 9 October 2026 · TRA FY 2026/27
Loading the interactive Tanzania salary calculator… Enter a monthly gross salary (or a target take-home pay) in TZS to see PAYE, employee NSSF (10%), net pay and total employer cost.
Tanzania PAYE rates 2026/27: quick answer
Tanzania Mainland monthly PAYE bands (resident): TZS 0 to 270,000 is tax free; TZS 270,001 to 520,000 is taxed at 8% of the amount over 270,000; TZS 520,001 to 760,000 at TZS 20,000 plus 20% over 520,000; TZS 760,001 to 1,000,000 at TZS 68,000 plus 25% over 760,000; and above TZS 1,000,000 at TZS 128,000 plus 30% over 1,000,000.
NSSF is 20% of gross pay, split 10% employee and 10% employer, and the employee share is deducted before PAYE. Employers also pay the Skills Development Levy (3.5%, if they have 10 or more employees) and the Workers Compensation Fund (0.5%). Zanzibar uses a separate ZRA schedule.
Tanzania PAYE tax bands 2026/27 (monthly, Mainland)
| Monthly taxable income (TZS) | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 270,000 | 0% | Nil |
| 270,001 – 520,000 | 8% | 8% of the amount over 270,000 |
| 520,001 – 760,000 | 20% | TZS 20,000 + 20% of the amount over 520,000 |
| 760,001 – 1,000,000 | 25% | TZS 68,000 + 25% of the amount over 760,000 |
| Above 1,000,000 | 30% | TZS 128,000 + 30% of the amount over 1,000,000 |
Tanzania net salary table 2026/27
| Gross salary | PAYE | Contributions | Net pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TZS 300,000 | TZS 0 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 270,000 |
| TZS 400,000 | TZS 7,200 | TZS 40,000 | TZS 352,800 |
| TZS 500,000 | TZS 14,400 | TZS 50,000 | TZS 435,600 |
| TZS 700,000 | TZS 42,000 | TZS 70,000 | TZS 588,000 |
| TZS 1,000,000 | TZS 103,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 797,000 |
| TZS 1,500,000 | TZS 233,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 1,117,000 |
| TZS 2,000,000 | TZS 368,000 | TZS 200,000 | TZS 1,432,000 |
| TZS 2,500,000 | TZS 503,000 | TZS 250,000 | TZS 1,747,000 |
| TZS 3,000,000 | TZS 638,000 | TZS 300,000 | TZS 2,062,000 |
| TZS 5,000,000 | TZS 1,178,000 | TZS 500,000 | TZS 3,322,000 |
| TZS 10,000,000 | TZS 2,528,000 | TZS 1,000,000 | TZS 6,472,000 |
Worked example: TZS 1,000,000 a month
| Gross monthly pay | TZS 1,000,000 |
| PAYE | − TZS 103,000 |
| Employee contributions (employee NSSF (10%)) | − TZS 100,000 |
| Net (take-home) pay | TZS 797,000 |
| Total cost to employer | TZS 1,140,000 |
Tanzania PAYE — frequently asked questions
What are the Tanzania PAYE rates for 2026/27?
Tanzania Mainland monthly PAYE bands (resident): TZS 0 to 270,000 is tax free; TZS 270,001 to 520,000 is taxed at 8% of the amount over 270,000; TZS 520,001 to 760,000 at TZS 20,000 plus 20% over 520,000; TZS 760,001 to 1,000,000 at TZS 68,000 plus 25% over 760,000; and above TZS 1,000,000 at TZS 128,000 plus 30% over 1,000,000.
How do I calculate net pay in Tanzania?
Net pay is gross salary minus PAYE and the employee's statutory contributions (employee NSSF (10%)). On a monthly gross salary of TZS 1,000,000, PAYE is TZS 103,000 and employee NSSF (10%) is TZS 100,000, leaving take-home pay of TZS 797,000.
How much PAYE do I pay on TZS 700,000 in Tanzania?
TZS 42,000 a month. After employee NSSF (10%) of TZS 70,000, take-home pay is TZS 588,000.
Is NSSF deducted before PAYE in Tanzania?
Yes. The employee's 10% NSSF contribution is deducted from gross pay first, and PAYE is charged on what remains.
Who pays SDL and WCF in Tanzania?
Only the employer. SDL is 3.5% of gross emoluments for employers with 10 or more employees, and WCF is 0.5% of gross pay for private employers. Neither is deducted from the employee's salary.
Does this calculator cover Zanzibar?
No — it uses the Tanzania Mainland (TRA) schedule. Zanzibar employees are taxed by ZRA on a different scale.
Is this Tanzania PAYE calculator free and up to date?
Yes — it is free, needs no sign-up, and was last checked on 9 October 2026 against TRA and statutory-fund guidance. Employer cost (TZS 1,140,000 on a TZS 1,000,000 salary) is shown too.
Sources and review
Rates checked on 9 October 2026 against TRA — Pay As You Earn, NSSF Tanzania, Workers Compensation Fund. Estimates are for a resident employee in primary employment.