Nigeria-first 2026+ rules Tax Reform Hub Updated Apr 2026

Nigeria PAYE Calculator (2026+)

Summary shows Monthly or Annual totals based on your selection. Band trace is always annual. Minimum wage exemption can override bands when monthly gross test ≤ ₦70,000.

Quick guide

  • Monthly view shows monthly withheld.
  • Annual view shows annual withheld.
  • Rent relief is an annual tax relief (not cash withheld).
Inputs

Enter values

Expand advanced only if needed.

Gross → Net
Rent relief stays annual.

Enter your amount for the selected frequency.

Advanced inputs NHF / NHIS / Life / Rent relief

NHF is 2.5% of monthly basic.

Select what pension applies to.

Rent relief (annual)
Relief = min(20% of annual rent, ₦500,000). Applied only if claimed + verified.
Annual

If verified is unchecked, rent relief is excluded and a warning will appear.

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Summary uses your selected frequency. Band trace stays annual to match statutory schedules.

Ready to calculate.

Results

Summary

Monthly view
Monthly figures
PAYE
₦0
Tax withheld (selected frequency)
Law
Gross
₦0
Net
₦0

Withheld (selected frequency)

Take-home impact
  • Pension₦0
  • NHF₦0
  • NHIS₦0
  • Life₦0
  • PAYE₦0
  • Total₦0

Tax reliefs (annual reference)

not withheld
  • Rent relief (annual) ₦0

Rent relief reduces annual taxable income (it is not cash withheld from salary).

Annual taxable income (reference)

trace base
₦0

Band trace uses annual taxable income (statutory bands are annual).

Band trace + sources
Band Base Rate Tax
No data yet
Sources
Sources will appear after calculation.
How this calculator works Explainer + tool

What this calculator computes

  • PAYE for the selected frequency (monthly or annual view).
  • Gross ↔ Net estimation (including discontinuity-safe net-to-gross solver around minimum wage exemption).
  • Eligible deductions (pension, NHF, NHIS, life assurance).
  • Annual rent relief (claimed + verified only) with capped relief logic.
  • Annual band trace with sources and warnings.

Important assumptions

  • Band trace is shown on an annual basis (statutory band schedules are annual).
  • Rent relief is an annual tax relief, not a salary deduction/withholding line.
  • Minimum wage exemption is tested using monthly-equivalent taxable earnings.
  • Results are estimates and should be reviewed against your payroll setup and statutory obligations.