Uganda PAYE Calculator 2026
Calculate Uganda PAYE, NSSF, LST and take-home pay with FY 2026 rates effective 1 July 2026. Free gross-to-net and net-to-gross salary tool. Updated 13 July 2026.
Uganda PAYE rates 2026: quick answer
Uganda monthly PAYE rates: UGX 0 to 335,000 is tax free; UGX 335,001 to 410,000 is taxed at 10%; income above UGX 410,000 is taxed at UGX 7,500 plus 20% of the amount above UGX 410,000.
Uganda PAYE tax bands 2026 (monthly)
| Monthly chargeable income (UGX) | Rate | PAYE on the band |
|---|
| 0 – 335,000 | 0% | Nil |
| 335,001 – 410,000 | 10% | 10% of amount over 335,000 |
| Above 410,000 | 20% | UGX 7,500 + 20% over 410,000 |
How to calculate net pay in Uganda
Net pay = gross salary − PAYE − employee NSSF (5%) − Local Service Tax. Example: on UGX 1,500,000 gross, PAYE is UGX 225,500 and NSSF is UGX 75,000, so take-home pay before LST is UGX 1,199,500.
Official sources
Rates effective 1 July 2026. Sources: Uganda Budget Speech FY 2026/27 and Parliament passage notice. Verified 13 July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Uganda PAYE rates for FY 2026?
Uganda monthly PAYE rates: UGX 0 to 335,000 is tax free; UGX 335,001 to 410,000 is taxed at 10%; income above UGX 410,000 is taxed at UGX 7,500 plus 20% of the amount above UGX 410,000.
How is PAYE calculated in Uganda in FY 2026?
Uganda PAYE is progressive. Uganda monthly PAYE rates: UGX 0 to 335,000 is tax free; UGX 335,001 to 410,000 is taxed at 10%; income above UGX 410,000 is taxed at UGX 7,500 plus 20% of the amount above UGX 410,000.
How do I calculate net pay (take-home) in Uganda?
Net pay is gross salary minus PAYE, employee NSSF (5%) and any Local Service Tax. On a UGX 1,500,000 salary the PAYE is UGX 225,500 and NSSF is UGX 75,000, leaving take-home pay of UGX 1,199,500 before LST.
What is the PAYE tax rate in Uganda for FY 2026?
Uganda monthly PAYE rates: UGX 0 to 335,000 is tax free; UGX 335,001 to 410,000 is taxed at 10%; income above UGX 410,000 is taxed at UGX 7,500 plus 20% of the amount above UGX 410,000.
Does this calculator include NSSF, LST and employer cost?
Yes. It shows employee NSSF at 5%, employer NSSF at 10%, Local Service Tax, total deductions, net pay and total employer cost.
Is this Uganda PAYE calculator free and up to date?
Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up and uses the FY 2026 resident PAYE bands effective 1 July 2026, plus current NSSF and LST rates.
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