Official figures dated 1 Mar 2026
Payslip
October 2026 · South Africa
2027 tax year (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027)
South African Revenue Service
Earnings
Deductions
Take-home pay a month
R25,319.00
15.6% of your pay goes in tax · top band 26%
Where it goes
Your tax staircase
Each rate only applies to the part of your pay inside its step, so you never pay the top rate on everything.
PAYE
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No. 812E27
11 Oct 2026 09:07
Take-home pay
R25,319.00
a month
Tax band by band (monthly)
| Band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| R0 – R20,425 | 18% | R3,676.50 |
| R20,425 – R31,925 | 26% | R2,489.50 |
| R31,925 – R44,183 | 31% | R0.00 |
| R44,183 – R57,983 | 36% | R0.00 |
| R57,983 – R73,917 | 39% | R0.00 |
| R73,917 – R156,550 | 41% | R0.00 |
| Above R156,550 | 45% | R0.00 |
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Good to know
R99,000 a year if you are under 65, R153,250 from 65 to 74, and R171,300 from 75. Below these you pay no income tax because the rebates cancel it out.
Tax is calculated on your yearly taxable income using the 2027 tax year (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027) bands, and then the primary rebate (R17,820) is subtracted, plus the secondary (R9,765) and tertiary (R3,249) rebates if you are 65 or 75 and older.
Not yet. This shows income tax after rebates only. UIF (1%), medical scheme fees tax credits and retirement fund deductions change the final amount on your payslip.