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Uganda Salary Calculator (PAYE & NSSF)
Work out your take-home pay after PAYE income tax, NSSF and Local Service Tax, monthly or yearly. Free, no sign-up, and nothing you type is stored on our servers.
How to Work Out Your Take-Home Pay
Enter Your Salary
Type your gross basic salary from your contract or payslip, before any deductions.
Choose Your Options
Pick monthly or yearly, add taxable allowances, and choose how Local Service Tax and NSSF apply to you.
See Your Take-Home
Get your net pay, PAYE by band and employer NSSF cost, then download a payslip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the PAYE rates in Uganda for 2026/27?
From 1 July 2026 (Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026) a resident pays no PAYE on the first USh 335,000 a month, 20% on income from USh 335,000 to USh 410,000, 25% from USh 410,000 to USh 485,000, and 30% above USh 485,000. Income above USh 10,000,000 a month pays a further 10%, so 40% in total. Before July 2026 the tax-free band was USh 235,000 with a 10% band above it.
How much is NSSF in Uganda?
NSSF takes 5% of your total gross monthly wage, and your employer adds 10%, making 15% in total. NSSF does not publish a ceiling, so it is charged on your full gross pay. Your 5% does not reduce your PAYE: tax is worked out on gross pay.
What is Local Service Tax (LST)?
LST is a local government tax on people in employment, set by the Local Governments Act. It is a yearly amount between USh 5,000 and USh 100,000 depending on your monthly income, and employers usually deduct it in four equal instalments from July to October. LST paid is deducted from your income before PAYE. You can spread it over the year, show an instalment month, or leave it out.
Are allowances taxed in Uganda?
Yes. Cash allowances such as transport, housing or medical allowances are employment income, so they are added to your pay for PAYE and, in this calculator, for NSSF and LST. Some employers treat certain allowances differently for NSSF, so check your payslip.
Is this an official URA calculator?
No. This is an estimate, not official tax advice. It uses the published URA, NSSF and Local Service Tax rates, but benefits in kind, bonuses, second jobs and your employer’s payroll can change the figure, so check your payslip or ask URA or your HR team.
What if I am a non-resident or have two employers?
Tick Non-Resident to use URA’s non-resident rates, which start at 10% from the first shilling. If you have more than one employer, URA says secondary employment income is taxed at a flat 30%; that case is not modelled here.