Pakistan tax guide
Planning reference for Pakistan using PKR salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: Resident salaried individual for Pakistan Tax Year 2026 where salary exceeds 75% of taxable income. The 9% tax surcharge above PKR 10 million taxable income is included. Credits, deductions and nominal or employer-specific social-insurance schemes are excluded.
Reference details
| Currency | PKR |
|---|---|
| National tax label | Salary Income Tax |
| Personal allowance | 600,000 PKR |
| 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 | 1.0% | Up to 1,200,000 PKR |
| 2 | 11.0% | Up to 2,200,000 PKR |
| 3 | 23.0% | Up to 3,200,000 PKR |
| 4 | 30.0% | Up to 4,100,000 PKR |
| 5 | 35.0% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue: https://www.fbr.gov.pk/income-tax/142253/131271
Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.