Rwanda tax guide
Planning reference for Rwanda using RWF salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with Rwanda Revenue Authority or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: Employee with one regular employment source in Rwanda. The official monthly PAYE bands are annualised and the employee's mandatory pension share is included. Second-employer withholding, benefits in kind and other deductions are excluded.
Reference details
| Currency | RWF |
|---|---|
| National tax label | PAYE |
| Personal allowance | Not modeled |
| Employee contributions | The mandatory pension contribution is 12% of gross salary from January 2025, split equally between employer and employee; this estimate deducts the employee's 6% share. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-23 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0% | Up to 720,000 RWF |
| 2 | 10.0% | Up to 1,200,000 RWF |
| 3 | 20.0% | Up to 2,400,000 RWF |
| 4 | 30.0% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.