Uganda salary calculator
Uganda PAYE & net salary calculator
Enter a gross monthly salary and the Uganda salary calculator works out your PAYE, NSSF and LST, net take-home pay and the employer's cost — using the current Uganda Revenue Authority rates. Work backwards from a target net, add reliefs, or opt out of a scheme.
Worked examples
Net pay on a Uganda salary
Monthly take-home pay at common gross salary levels in Uganda, after PAYE and statutory deductions. Figures are in Ugandan shillings (UGX).
| Gross salary | PAYE | Total deductions | Net pay | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGX 500,000 | UGX 35,250 | UGX 70,250 | UGX 429,750 | 86% |
| UGX 1,000,000 | UGX 179,250 | UGX 259,250 | UGX 740,750 | 74% |
| UGX 2,000,000 | UGX 478,250 | UGX 611,583 | UGX 1,388,417 | 69% |
| UGX 5,000,000 | UGX 1,378,250 | UGX 1,661,583 | UGX 3,338,417 | 67% |
| UGX 10,000,000 | UGX 2,878,250 | UGX 3,411,583 | UGX 6,588,417 | 66% |
Calculated by the PayrollMaster engine on current Uganda Revenue Authority rates, last checked against source on 2026-11-02. Enter your own salary above for a full breakdown.
The rates behind it
Every rate the Uganda calculator applies
The calculator uses the current Uganda Revenue Authority bands and statutory rates. The full table — each deduction, who collects it, the exact rate and its source — is on the Uganda payroll page.
- PAYE · in force from 2026-07-01 · official source
- NSSF · official source
- LST · official source
Rates last checked against source on 2026-11-02.
See Uganda statutory rates in fullQuestions
Uganda salary calculator: common questions
What is the take-home pay on a UGX 2,000,000 salary in Uganda?
On a gross monthly salary of UGX 2,000,000, net take-home pay in Uganda is UGX 1,388,417, after UGX 611,583 in statutory deductions. Enter your own figure above for an exact breakdown.
How is PAYE calculated in Uganda?
PAYE in Uganda is charged on graduated income bands set by Uganda Revenue Authority. The calculator applies the current bands to your salary automatically; the deduction table on the country page lists each band and the other statutory items in full.
What deductions come out of a Ugandan salary?
A Ugandan payslip typically carries NSSF and LST. The calculator shows each one, plus the employer-side costs that are not deducted from your pay. Rates are maintained centrally and applied on every calculation.
Is the Uganda salary calculator free and accurate?
Yes — it is free and uses the current URA rates, updated centrally when Uganda Revenue Authority changes them. Individual reliefs and benefits change the figure, so add the ones that apply to you in the calculator's optional fields.
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