Payslip Deductions Explained
Last updated: October 2026.
- PAYE: income tax in bands from 10% to 35%, less KSh 2,400 monthly personal relief.
- NSSF: pension, 6% of pay up to KSh 108,000.
- SHIF: health cover, 2.75% of gross, minimum KSh 300. See SHA.
- Housing Levy: 1.5% of gross.
- Others: SACCO, loans, HELB.
Rates may change. Confirm with KRA, NSSF and SHA.