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NSSF contribution calculator Uganda

Every month your employer pays 15% of your gross wage into your NSSF savings. Enter your wage to see both shares.

How it's calculated

Your employer deducts 5% from your total gross monthly wage.
The employer adds 10% of the same wage, for a total of 15%.
The money must reach NSSF by the 15th day of the following month.

An example

On Ushs 1,500,000 a month, Ushs 75,000 comes from you and Ushs 150,000 from your employer.

Frequently asked questions

Is NSSF worked out on basic pay or gross pay?

On your total gross monthly wage, according to NSSF.

When must my employer pay?

By the 15th day of the month after the wage was paid.

Can I save more than 15%?

NSSF offers voluntary saving products on top of the mandatory contribution, such as Smartlife Flexi.

Key terms

NSSF: National Social Security Fund, Uganda's retirement savings fund for private sector workers.

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 24 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

National Social Security FundOur Membership: 5% from the employee and 10% from the employer

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