SARS Salary Tax Brackets
South African salary tax brackets, PAYE calculations, and common taxable deductions explained in plain English with tables.
Quick PAYE estimator
Enter your gross salary to estimate your income tax using the 2027 tax-year brackets and rebates. This is an estimate only — medical credits and retirement deductions are not included.
Estimated PAYE per month
R4 681
Estimated tax per year
R56 172
Annual taxable income
R360 000
Tax before rebates
R73 992
Rebate applied
− R17 820
Marginal rate
26%
Take-home pay per month (before other deductions)
R25 319
How this estimate is worked out
Gross salary: R30 000 per month · Age group: Under 65 · 2027 tax year
| Bracket | Rate | Income taxed here | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 – R245 100 | 18% | R245 100 | R44 118 |
| R245 101 – R383 100Your bracket | 26% | R114 900 | R29 874 |
| Annual taxable income | R360 000 | ||
| Tax before rebates | R73 992 | ||
| Rebate applied (primary) | − R17 820 | ||
| Total PAYE for the year | R56 172 | ||
| PAYE per month | R4 681 | ||
Estimate based on the official SARS 2027 tax tables. Excludes medical scheme credits, retirement contributions and UIF. Source: sars.gov.za
Figures use the official SARS 2027 tax tables. Always confirm on sars.gov.za.
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