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Kenya Net Pay Calculator for PAYE, NSSF, SHA & Housing Levy

Estimate monthly take-home pay in Kenya using PAYE bands, NSSF Year 4, SHA/SHIF and Affordable Housing Levy assumptions. Use it for planning, then let Reworked handle the monthly payroll and compliance work properly.

What this calculator gives you

PAYETax bands and resident relief
NSSFEmployee and employer estimate
SHAHealth contribution estimate
AHLEmployee and employer levy

Rates last updated: 25 June 2026. This tool is for guidance only and should not replace payroll, tax or legal advice.

Calculate estimated net pay

Enter monthly figures in Kenyan shillings. Leave optional fields as zero if they do not apply.

Basic pay plus cash allowances.
Non-cash benefits above allowable limits.
Optional, capped in the estimate at KSh 30,000.
Optional relief amount, if applicable.
Optional employee deduction.
Sacco, advance, loan or other deduction.
NITA estimate is KSh 50 per employee.
Resident employees receive personal relief in this estimate.


What the estimate includes

The calculator is designed for quick planning. Reworked can help you prepare actual payroll files, payslips, payroll summaries, statutory schedules and monthly reminders.

PAYE

Uses monthly PAYE bands from 10% to 35% and applies resident personal relief where selected.

NSSF

Estimates employee and employer pension contributions using Year 4 tier assumptions.

SHA/SHIF

Estimates the employee health contribution at 2.75% of gross pay with a minimum contribution where pay exists.

AHL

Estimates employee and employer Affordable Housing Levy at 1.5% of gross monthly salary each.

Need payroll handled every month?

Reworked supports payslip preparation, statutory deduction checks, payroll folders, P9 preparation and compliance reminders for Kenyan SMEs.

Important disclaimer: This calculator is provided for guidance only. Statutory rates and interpretation may change. Confirm final payroll obligations on official portals or request professional support before filing or paying statutory deductions.