Botswana tax guide
Planning reference for Botswana using BWP salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Botswana or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: Botswana-resident employee with Botswana-source regular salary and no approved-retirement-scheme or employment-expense deductions. Botswana has no employee social-security contribution.
Reference details
| Currency | BWP |
|---|---|
| National tax label | Personal Income Tax |
| Personal allowance | Not modeled |
| Employee contributions | Employee social contributions are not included in this simplified model. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-23 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0% | Up to 48,000 BWP |
| 2 | 5.0% | Up to 84,000 BWP |
| 3 | 12.5% | Up to 120,000 BWP |
| 4 | 18.8% | Up to 156,000 BWP |
| 5 | 25.0% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Botswana: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/botswana/individual/other-taxes
Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.