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South Africa Salary Calculator 2026
See what your gross salary could feel like after the deductions that matter most on a South African payslip.
Calculator inputs
- Calculate from — Choose which salary input drives the estimate.
- Gross monthly salary — Your salary before PAYE and other deductions.
- Gross annual salary
- Age
- Annual bonus
- Annual commission
- Medical aid / month
- Retirement contribution / month
- Pension / provident contribution / month
- Other deductions / month
- Include UIF
- Tax year
How the calculator works
Start with gross monthly or annual salary, then add the deductions and variable pay that make your payslip personal. RandRoute estimates PAYE, UIF, retirement, medical aid, and other deductions before showing the monthly amount left.
Example calculation
On a R30,000 monthly salary with no extra deductions, the estimate shows the difference between gross pay, PAYE, UIF, and the amount that reaches your bank account. Add a bonus or retirement contribution to see how the result changes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between gross salary and take-home pay?
- Gross salary is the amount before deductions. Take-home pay, or net pay, is the estimated amount left after PAYE, UIF, retirement, medical aid, and other deductions.
- How does a bonus affect take-home pay?
- A bonus increases annual remuneration and can increase the PAYE estimate. The salary calculator spreads the bonus across the year for planning, while your employer's payroll handles the final withholding.
- How is UIF calculated in South Africa?
- UIF is generally 1% of remuneration for the employee, subject to the contribution ceiling. RandRoute shows an estimate and the cap used in the model.
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Estimate only. Results are based on the information entered and applicable assumptions. Actual amounts may differ.
For current tax-year guidance, check the SARS personal income tax information.