Calculation Examples

Here are some examples of how salary calculations work in Kenya for 2025.

Example 1: KES 50,000 Gross Salary

Gross Salary: KES 50,000

Taxable Income: KES 50,000

PAYE: KES 8,083.25

NSSF: KES 2,160

SHIF: KES 1,375

Total Deductions: KES 11,618.25

Net Salary: KES 38,381.75

Example 2: KES 100,000 with Benefits

Gross Salary: KES 100,000

Benefits: KES 10,000

Taxable Income: KES 110,000

PAYE: KES 24,650

NSSF: KES 2,160

SHIF: KES 2,750

Total Deductions: KES 29,560

Net Salary: KES 70,440

Example 3: KES 200,000 with Insurance

Gross Salary: KES 200,000

Insurance Premium: KES 5,000

Taxable Income: KES 200,000

PAYE: KES 54,650

Insurance Relief: KES 750 (15% of 5,000, capped at 5,000)

PAYE After Relief: KES 53,900

NSSF: KES 2,160

SHIF: KES 5,500

Total Deductions: KES 61,560

Net Salary: KES 138,440

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