Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your South African income tax, PAYE, and take-home pay.
Income Tax Brackets 2025/2026
| Taxable Income | Rate of Tax |
|---|---|
| R0 – R237 100 | 18% of taxable income |
| R237 100 – R370 500 | R42 678 + 26% of amount above R237 100 |
| R370 500 – R512 800 | R77 362 + 31% of amount above R370 500 |
| R512 800 – R673 000 | R121 475 + 36% of amount above R512 800 |
| R673 000 – R857 900 | R179 147 + 39% of amount above R673 000 |
| R857 900 – R1 817 000 | R251 258 + 41% of amount above R857 900 |
| R1 817 000 – and above | R644 489 + 45% of amount above R1 817 000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
SARS uses a progressive tax system with 7 tax brackets. Your income is taxed at increasing rates as it moves through each bracket, from 18% on the first R237,100 up to 45% on income above R1,817,000.
Tax rebates reduce your tax liability. All taxpayers receive a primary rebate (R17,235). If you are 65 or older, you also receive a secondary rebate (R9,444), and if 75 or older, a tertiary rebate (R3,145).
If you are under 65, you do not pay tax if your taxable income is below R95,750. For ages 65-74, the threshold is R148,217, and for 75+, it is R165,689.
Yes. Contributions to approved retirement funds are deductible up to 27.5% of the greater of remuneration or taxable income, capped at R350,000 per year.