Employer Cost Calculator for Rwanda (RSSB)
The calculator
Cost of one employee a month
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
- RSSB: Presidential Order N° 086/01 of 12/12/2024 on the pension contribution rate
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Pension scheme contribution
- RSSB: Separate declaration of pension and occupational hazards contributions
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Maternity leave contribution
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Medical scheme contribution
The pension rate path
| From | Total pension contribution | Employer share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | 12% | 6% |
| 1 January 2027 | 14% | 7% |
| 1 January 2028 | 16% | 8% |
| 1 January 2029 | 18% | 9% |
| 1 January 2030 | 20% | 10% |
Source: RSSB: Presidential Order N° 086/01 of 12/12/2024 on the pension contribution rate1
Where the employer is a member of the RSSB medical scheme, it also pays 7.5% of basic pay, and the employee another 7.5%.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an employer pay on top of salary?
6% pension, 2% occupational hazards and 0.3% maternity leave to RSSB: 8.3% of pay in 2026.
Will pension contributions rise?
Yes. The rate rises by two points a year to 20% in 2030, shared equally between employer and employee.
When are contributions paid?
By the 15th day of the following month.
What does the RSSB medical scheme cost?
Where the employer is a member, it pays 7.5% of basic pay and the employee another 7.5%.
Sources
- RSSB: Presidential Order N° 086/01 of 12/12/2024 on the pension contribution rate
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Declaration and payment of RSSB contributions
- RSSB: Separate declaration of pension and occupational hazards contributions
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Maternity leave contribution
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Medical scheme contribution
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
