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Kenya
PAYE 10–35% · SHIF 2.75% · Housing Levy 1.5% · NSSF up to KES 6,480/mo
10–35%
PAYE Rate Range
KES 28,800/year
Personal Relief
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Tax Year
Kenya Tax Facts
— 2026PAYE Rate Range
10–35%
Personal Relief
KES 28,800/year
Tax Year
1 Jan – 31 Dec
SHIF (Health)
2.75% of gross from Oct 2024
Housing Levy
1.5% of gross
Tax Authority
KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority)
Quick Country Comparison
— at KES 5,000,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kenya | KES 3,388,000 | 32% | — |
 United Kingdom | KES 4,202,000 | 16% | +KES 814,000 |
 South Africa | KES 3,827,000 | 23% | +KES 439,000 |
 UAE | KES 5,000,000 | 0% | +KES 1,612,000 |
Kenya: PAYE (10–35%) + SHIF (2.75%) + Housing Levy (1.5%) + NSSF. UK: income tax + National Insurance. South Africa: PIT brackets + UIF. UAE: 0% income tax. Assumes single salaried earner, standard reliefs, no dependants. Converted at about KES 171 per £ and KES 7.74 per rand (rates of 2 October 2026; the shilling rate is from a secondary source). Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc