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A clearer estimate of your take-home pay.

Estimate annual income tax and average monthly net cash for a full-year South African resident employee.

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An annual estimate, not actual PAYE.

The tool applies the selected annual income tax brackets, age rebates and basic medical scheme fees credits. Monthly net cash is the annual total divided by 12, including any bonus. Payroll timing, directives and individual circumstances can produce different payslip amounts.

What is excluded.

This simplified model excludes fringe benefits, capital gains, foreign income, retirement lump sums and additional medical expenses credits. It does not calculate retirement contribution limits or establish eligibility for deductions. It assumes regular monthly salary and uses capped employee UIF for that salary; bonus-specific payroll UIF treatment is excluded.

Rates checked 11 October 2026. SARS income tax tables · Medical credits · UIF

Educational estimator. Journalled’s tax compliance and tax advisory services are planned subject to tax practitioner registration and are not currently offered.

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