Enter a monthly salary to see every deduction on a Kenyan payslip, or switch to “The take-home I want” to find the gross salary to ask for.

Kenyan salary and take-home pay calculator

Work out NSSF, SHIF, the Housing Levy and PAYE on a Kenyan salary, or the gross you need for a take-home figure.

What it uses

  • NSSF at 6% of pay up to KES 108,000, in two tiers.
  • SHIF at 2.75% of gross pay, at least KES 300.
  • The Housing Levy at 1.5% of gross pay.
  • PAYE in five bands from 10% to 35%, worked out after the three deductions above, less personal relief of KES 2,400 a month.

Every step is explained, with a worked example, in PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy.

When your payslip differs

  • Only part of your pay is pensionable. Some employers work NSSF out on basic pay only, which lowers it.
  • You have other reliefs, such as insurance relief or a pension scheme, which your employer may apply through payroll.
  • You are paid a bonus or arrears this month, which is taxed in the month it is paid.

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