Uganda Salary Calculator
Calculate net take-home pay, PAYE, and NSSF deductions based on the latest 2025/2026 Uganda tax laws.
This calculator assumes you are a resident individual for tax purposes. Non-resident taxation follows different rules. For precise business financial planning, consult a certified tax expert.
About the Uganda Salary Calculator
Understanding the gap between gross and net salary in Uganda trips up employers and employees alike. Between PAYE income tax, NSSF contributions, and Local Service Tax, the amount that lands in a bank account differs substantially from the contract figure — and budgeting or making job decisions on the wrong number causes real problems.
This calculator converts between gross and net salary using Uganda's current PAYE bands, the 5% employee NSSF contribution (with the 10% employer portion shown separately), and LST where applicable. Employers can use it to cost a hire accurately; employees can use it to evaluate an offer.
How to Calculate Your Salary
- 1Enter the gross monthly salary in UGX (or net, to work backwards).
- 2The calculator applies current PAYE tax bands automatically.
- 3Review the NSSF deduction (5% employee) and the employer's 10% contribution.
- 4See the final net pay and the full monthly cost of employment for the employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PAYE calculated in Uganda?
PAYE is progressive: the first UGX 235,000 per month is tax-free; income from 235,001–335,000 is taxed at 10%; 335,001–410,000 at 20%; and above 410,000 at 30%, with an additional 10% on monthly income exceeding UGX 10M. Your employer deducts it at source and remits to URA.
How much NSSF is deducted from my salary?
Employees contribute 5% of gross salary and employers add 10%, for a total of 15% remitted to the National Social Security Fund. The 5% comes off your pay; the 10% is an employer cost on top of your gross — worth remembering when comparing job offers.
What is Local Service Tax (LST)?
LST is an annual tax levied by local governments on salaried workers, graduated by income up to a maximum of UGX 100,000 per year. Employers typically deduct it in instalments early in the financial year.
What does an employee really cost an employer in Uganda?
Roughly gross salary plus 10% employer NSSF, plus any benefits (medical, transport, airtime). A UGX 2M gross hire costs at least UGX 2.2M monthly before benefits. Many growing businesses automate this with a payroll system — something we build into custom HR and ERP systems.
Are the tax rates in this calculator current?
The calculator uses the PAYE bands and NSSF rates in effect for the current financial year. Tax rules can change with each national budget (read every June), so for payroll compliance decisions always confirm against current URA publications or your accountant.