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Net salary calculator Uganda

Your take-home pay is what reaches your account after PAYE and NSSF.

Enter your monthly gross pay to see each deduction and what your employer adds to your NSSF savings.

How it's calculated

PAYE is worked out on your total monthly pay with the URA rates. The first USh 335,000 is tax free for residents.
NSSF takes 5% of your gross pay. Your employer adds 10% on top, which does not come out of your salary.
Take-home pay is gross pay minus PAYE and your NSSF share.

An example

On Ushs 1,500,000 a month you pay Ushs 338,250 in PAYE and Ushs 75,000 to NSSF, so you take home Ushs 1,086,750.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my payslip lower in July to October?

Most employers deduct local service tax in four equal instalments in the first four months of the financial year. Use our local service tax calculator to see your amount.

Is NSSF worked out on basic pay or gross pay?

On your total gross monthly wage, according to NSSF.

Do I pay PAYE on a salary of Ushs 335,000?

No. Residents pay no PAYE on monthly pay up to USh 335,000. NSSF still applies.

Does the employer's 10% reduce my pay?

No. It is paid on top of your salary and goes to your NSSF savings.

Key terms

Take-home pay: Gross pay minus PAYE and the employee's NSSF contribution.
NSSF: National Social Security Fund, the retirement savings fund for private sector workers.

The same calculation in other countries

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 24 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

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