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Net salary in Kenya
Kenya: 5 income tax brackets from 10% to 35% in 2026. The EXPATRIATION.IO calculator turns gross salary into net take-home pay using the official scale and employee social contributions.
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Tax breakdown by bracket
| Bracket | Rate | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 KSh – 288,000 KSh | 10.0% | 288,001 KSh | 28,800 KSh |
| 288,001 KSh – 388,000 KSh | 25.0% | 62,024 KSh | 15,506 KSh |
| Personal allowance | - 28,800 KSh | ||
| Income tax | 15,506 KSh | ||
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🇰🇪 Kenya
Kenya taxes employment income through PAYE with 5 progressive bands from 10% to 35% (the 32.5% and 35% top bands were added by the 2023 Finance Act). Taxable pay is gross minus three mandatory employee deductions, all allowable since the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024: NSSF pension (6%, capped at the 108,000 KES/month upper limit), SHIF health (2.75% of gross, no cap), and the Affordable Housing Levy (1.5% of gross). A personal relief of KES 28,800/year is then subtracted from the computed tax as a credit. Nairobi and Mombasa are the main employment centres.
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Tax system in Kenya
Kenya taxes employment income through PAYE, with progressive bands from 10% to 35% (the 32.5% and 35% top bands were introduced by the 2023 Finance Act). Chargeable pay is gross salary minus three mandatory employee deductions that are now allowable for tax: NSSF pension (6%, capped at the 108,000 KES/month upper limit), the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) at 2.75% of gross, and the Affordable Housing Levy at 1.5% of gross. A personal relief of KES 28,800 per year is then applied as a credit against the tax due. Nairobi is the regional hub for finance, technology and development organisations, drawing many expatriate professionals.
Income tax scale 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 KSh – 288,000 KSh | 10% |
| 288,001 KSh – 388,000 KSh | 25% |
| 388,001 KSh – 6,000,000 KSh | 30% |
| 6,000,001 KSh – 9,600,000 KSh | 32.5% |
| 9,600,001 KSh and above | 35% |
Employee social contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|
| NSSF (pension) | 6% | 1,296,000 KSh |
| SHIF (health) | 2.75% | No cap |
| Housing Levy (AHL) | 1.5% | No cap |
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Source: KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) · Tax year 2026 · Last updated July 2026