Kenya PAYE Calculator (2026)

This PAYE calculator Kenya applies the current KRA brackets (10%, 25%, 30%, 32.5% and 35%) and KES 2,400 personal relief. Enter the monthly taxable pay.

Updated July 2026
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Result
PAYE KES 16,383.35
Taxable payKES 80,000.00
Gross tax (brackets)KES 18,783.35
Personal relief−KES 2,400.00
PAYE payableKES 16,383.35

PAYE is computed on each band and reduced by the KES 2,400 monthly personal relief.

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Kenya PAYE brackets (monthly)

Up to KES 24,000 at 10%. KES 24,001 - 32,333 at 25%. KES 32,334 - 500,000 at 30%. KES 500,001 - 800,000 at 32.5%. Above KES 800,000 at 35%.

Every resident employee enjoys a monthly personal relief of KES 2,400 which is subtracted after computing the bracketed tax.

Sources and methodology

Brackets and the KES 2,400 monthly personal relief verified July 2026 against the individual income tax schedule introduced by the Finance Act 2023 and still in force on the KRA PAYE guide. Statutory deductions (NSSF, SHIF, AHL) are allowable against taxable pay before applying these bands.

Worked examples

Salary of KES 80,000
  • Gross PAYE = 2,400 + 2,083.25 + 14,300 = KES 18,783.25
  • Less relief = KES 16,383.25

Frequently asked questions

What is the current PAYE rate in Kenya?
Bracketed from 10% to 35%, with personal relief of KES 2,400/month.
Does PAYE include SHIF, NSSF and AHL?
No. PAYE is income tax only. The other statutory deductions are separate.
Is housing levy deductible from PAYE?
Yes. The 1.5% Affordable Housing Levy is allowable against PAYE taxable income.
How often is PAYE remitted?
By the 9th of the month following the payroll month.
Does Veira run payroll?
Yes. Veira computes PAYE, SHIF, NSSF and AHL and generates the iTax-ready files.

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