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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