About payecalculator.co.za
An independent, fast, privacy-respecting South African PAYE and income tax calculator built to make take‑home pay clearer and tax mechanics more transparent for every salaried South African.
Mission
Demystify income tax for salaried South Africans by providing a trustworthy, fast, mobile-friendly tool with plain-language explanations — and keeping it free.
Independence
Not affiliated with SARS or any financial institution. Tax tables are sourced from official National Treasury publications; calculations are reproducible using the published methodology.
Data & Privacy
No personal identifiers or salary inputs are stored server-side. All calculations run locally in your browser. Analytics are aggregated and anonymised. Privacy policy →
Accuracy
Covers core PAYE, age-based rebates, tax thresholds, and UIF using official 2026/2027 SARS figures. Complex deductions (retirement annuity, medical scheme fees credit) are not yet included.
Openness
The core calculation logic is modular and inspectable — see the methodology page for the full step-by-step formula. A public repository for community contributions is planned.
Contact
Spotted an error or have a suggestion? Send feedback. Media and collaboration enquiries are welcome.