Egypt tax guide
Planning reference for Egypt using EGP salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with Egyptian Tax Authority or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: 2026 resident employee using the EGP 20,000 annual salary exemption and current progressive bands. Employee social insurance is 11% using the official EGP 2,700 minimum and EGP 16,700 maximum monthly insurance salary. High-income band-denial rules and other deductions are excluded.
Reference details
| Currency | EGP |
|---|---|
| National tax label | Salary Income Tax |
| Personal allowance | 20,000 EGP |
| Employee contributions | Employee contribution of 11% using the 2026 monthly insurance salary range of EGP 2,700 to EGP 16,700. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-23 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0% | Up to 40,000 EGP |
| 2 | 10.0% | Up to 55,000 EGP |
| 3 | 15.0% | Up to 70,000 EGP |
| 4 | 20.0% | Up to 200,000 EGP |
| 5 | 22.5% | Up to 400,000 EGP |
| 6 | 25.0% | Up to 1,200,000 EGP |
| 7 | 27.5% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
Egyptian Tax Authority: https://www.eta.gov.eg/
Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.