PAYE Calculator South Africa 2025/2026 (SARS Tax Brackets & Rebates)
Accurate South African Revenue Service (SARS) PAYE employment tax calculator featuring marginal tax rates (18% to 45%), statutory age rebates, and medical tax credits in ZAR.
South Africa · PAYE Calculator South Africa
Methodology
Employs official SARS 2025/2026 annual tax tables: Brackets 18% to 45%. Applies annual statutory rebates: Primary rebate R17,235 (<65), Secondary rebate R9,444 (65–74), and Tertiary rebate R3,145 (75+). Applies Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credits under section 6A: R364/month main, R364/month first dependent, R246/month each additional dependent.
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
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Formula basis
The formula is shown openly and no country rate is inserted automatically.
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Your estimate
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User-provided inputs
This calculator uses only the values you enter. It does not automatically apply tax law, statutory deductions, lender fees, or live exchange rates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PAYE tax threshold for under 65s in South Africa?
For the 2025/2026 tax year, individuals under 65 earning less than R95,750 per year (R7,979 per month) pay zero personal income tax due to the R17,235 primary rebate.
How does medical aid reduce my SARS PAYE?
Section 6A medical tax credits provide a direct Rand-for-Rand reduction against your PAYE: R364 for the primary member, R364 for the first dependent, and R246 per additional dependent per month.
What is the highest tax bracket in South Africa?
The maximum marginal tax rate is 45% applied to annual taxable income exceeding R1,817,000.