South Africa tax guide
Planning reference for South Africa using ZAR salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with South African Revenue Service or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: Resident employee under age 65 for the 2027 year of assessment (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027), using the primary rebate. Age-based and medical tax credits, retirement deductions and other taxable income are excluded.
Reference details
| Currency | ZAR |
|---|---|
| National tax label | PAYE |
| Personal allowance | Not modeled |
| Employee contributions | Employee UIF estimate: 1% of monthly remuneration up to the monthly contribution cap. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-23 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.0% | Up to 245,100 ZAR |
| 2 | 26.0% | Up to 383,100 ZAR |
| 3 | 31.0% | Up to 530,200 ZAR |
| 4 | 36.0% | Up to 695,800 ZAR |
| 5 | 39.0% | Up to 887,000 ZAR |
| 6 | 41.0% | Up to 1,878,600 ZAR |
| 7 | 45.0% | 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.