Tanzania tax guide
Planning reference for Tanzania using TZS salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Tanzania or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: Tanzania-resident private-sector employee receiving the same regular salary each month. Monthly PAYE bands are annualised. Assumes the employer recovers the permitted 10% employee share of NSSF contributions; employer levies and benefits are excluded.
Reference details
| Currency | TZS |
|---|---|
| National tax label | Personal Income Tax |
| Personal allowance | Not modeled |
| Employee contributions | Standard private-sector employee share: 10% of remuneration, recovered from the statutory 20% combined NSSF contribution. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-23 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0% | Up to 3,240,000 TZS |
| 2 | 8.0% | Up to 6,240,000 TZS |
| 3 | 20.0% | Up to 9,120,000 TZS |
| 4 | 25.0% | Up to 12,000,000 TZS |
| 5 | 30.0% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Tanzania: https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/tanzania/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.