Uganda salary calculator
Uganda PAYE & net salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary and the Uganda salary calculator estimates your PAYE, NSSF and LST, net take-home pay and the employer's cost — using the current Uganda Revenue Authority rates. Work backwards from a target net, add reliefs, or opt out of a scheme.
Estimates only; verify with Uganda Revenue Authority before you rely on a figure.
Worked examples
Net pay on a Uganda salary
Estimated monthly take-home pay at common gross salary levels in Uganda, after PAYE and statutory deductions. Figures are in Ugandan shillings (UGX).
| Gross salary | PAYE | Total deductions | Net pay | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGX 500,000 | UGX 52,000 | UGX 79,500 | UGX 420,500 | 84% |
| UGX 1,000,000 | UGX 202,000 | UGX 256,167 | UGX 743,833 | 74% |
| UGX 2,000,000 | UGX 502,000 | UGX 610,333 | UGX 1,389,667 | 69% |
| UGX 5,000,000 | UGX 1,402,000 | UGX 1,660,333 | UGX 3,339,667 | 67% |
| UGX 10,000,000 | UGX 2,902,000 | UGX 3,410,333 | UGX 6,589,667 | 66% |
Estimates on current Uganda Revenue Authority rates. Enter your own salary above for a full breakdown.
The rates behind it
Every rate the Uganda calculator applies
The calculator uses the current Uganda Revenue Authority bands and statutory rates. The full table — each deduction, who collects it, the exact rate and its source — is on the Uganda payroll page.
Questions
Uganda salary calculator: common questions
What is the take-home pay on a UGX 2,000,000 salary in Uganda?
On a gross monthly salary of UGX 2,000,000, estimated net take-home pay in Uganda is about UGX 1,389,667, after roughly UGX 610,333 in statutory deductions. Enter your own figure above for an exact breakdown.
How is PAYE calculated in Uganda?
PAYE in Uganda is charged on graduated income bands set by Uganda Revenue Authority. The calculator applies the current bands to your salary automatically; the deduction table on the country page lists each band and the other statutory items in full.
What deductions come out of a Ugandan salary?
A Ugandan payslip typically carries NSSF and LST. The calculator shows each one, plus the employer-side costs that are not deducted from your pay. Rates are maintained centrally and applied on every calculation.
Is the Uganda salary calculator free and accurate?
Yes — it is free and uses the current the URA rates. Results are estimates for planning; individual circumstances and mid-year rate changes can shift the figure, so verify with Uganda Revenue Authority before you rely on it.
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