Tanzania PAYE calculator 2026
Work out your take-home pay in mainland Tanzania after PAYE and your pension contribution (NSSF or PSSSF), using the TRA monthly tax bands.
PAYE rates in Tanzania
| Monthly taxable pay (TZS) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 270,000 | 0% |
| 270,000 – 520,000 | 8% |
| 520,000 – 760,000 | 20% |
| 760,000 – 1,000,000 | 25% |
| Above 1,000,000 | 30% |
In force from 2026. Each rate applies only to the part of income inside its band.
Deductions and reliefs
| Item | How it works |
|---|---|
| NSSF (private sector) | 10% of gross pay. Your employer adds 10%. |
| PSSSF (public service) | 5% of gross pay. Your employer adds 15%. |
Good to know
- Your pension contribution is deducted before PAYE, so it lowers your tax.
- The Skills and Development Levy (3.5%) is paid by employers and does not come out of your pay.
- These are mainland rates for resident employees. Zanzibar has its own tax administration.
Common questions
How much PAYE do I pay on TZS 1,500,000 a month?
NSSF takes TZS 150,000, leaving taxable pay of TZS 1,350,000. PAYE is TZS 233,000 (TZS 128,000 on the first TZS 1,000,000 plus 30% of TZS 350,000), so take-home pay is TZS 1,117,000.
What is the tax-free amount in Tanzania?
The first TZS 270,000 of monthly taxable pay is not taxed.
Did the Finance Act 2026 change PAYE?
No. The Finance Act 2026 did not change the resident PAYE bands, which stay at 0%, 8%, 20%, 25% and 30%.
Sources
- Tanzania Revenue Authority
- PwC Tax Summaries: Tanzania deductions
- EY: Tanzania Finance Act 2026 analysis
This calculator gives an estimate for a resident employee with one job. Your payslip can differ because of allowances, benefits, other reliefs or how your employer runs payroll. It is not tax advice.