Uganda PAYE Calculator
Enter your monthly gross pay and the calculator applies the Uganda PAYE bands introduced from 1 July 2026, with the first UGX 335,000 tax-free. It also shows the 5% employee NSSF share, so you can see your take-home pay for the month and the year.
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Monthly bands in force from 1 July 2026, checked November 2026. Confirm with the Uganda Revenue Authority.
How it works
- 01Enter your monthly gross pay in Uganda shillings.
- 02Choose whether to take off the 5% NSSF share.
- 03Read your PAYE and take-home pay.
Tips and common mistakes
July and August may need a correction
The new bands started on 1 July 2026. If your employer used the old rates for those months, they should adjust and refund the difference.
Use gross pay
Enter your pay before deductions. Allowances and benefits that are part of your taxable pay should be included.
Questions
What are the Uganda PAYE bands?
Monthly: nothing on the first UGX 335,000, 20% from 335,001 to 410,000, 25% from 410,001 to 485,000, 30% from 485,001 to UGX 10 million and 40% above that.
When did the new bands start?
On 1 July 2026, under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026. Employers who used the old rates for July and August had to adjust.
Is NSSF included?
The 5% employee NSSF share is shown as a separate deduction from take-home pay. It does not change the PAYE figure here, so confirm with your payslip and URA.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or anyone else.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.