PAYE and Net Salary Calculator for Rwanda
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
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How the calculation works
- PAYE: 0% on the first RWF 60,000 a month, 10% from 60,001 to 100,000, 20% from 100,001 to 200,000 and 30% above. Each rate applies only to the part of the pay inside its band.
- Pension: 12% of pay in 2026, half paid by the employee. The total rises by two points a year to 20% in 2030.
- Maternity leave: 0.6% of gross pay, half paid by the employee.
- CBHI: 0.5% of the employee’s net salary, deducted by the employer.
Source: Rwanda Revenue Authority: Basic information on Rwanda taxation, 2025; RSSB: Presidential Order N° 086/01 of 12/12/2024 on the pension contribution rate; Rwanda Revenue Authority: Maternity leave contribution; Rwanda Revenue Authority: CBHI contribution1,2,3,4
A salary of RWF 300,000 a month pays RWF 54,000 in PAYE: RWF 4,000 on the second band, RWF 20,000 on the third and RWF 30,000 on the top band.1
Frequently Asked Questions
How much salary is tax-free in Rwanda?
The first RWF 60,000 a month.
What is the top PAYE rate?
30%, on monthly pay above RWF 200,000.
What else is deducted from pay?
The employee pays 6% pension, 0.3% maternity and 0.5% CBHI.
How much PAYE is due on RWF 300,000 a month?
RWF 54,000: RWF 4,000 on the second band, RWF 20,000 on the third and RWF 30,000 on the top band.
Sources
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Basic information on Rwanda taxation, 2025
- RSSB: Presidential Order N° 086/01 of 12/12/2024 on the pension contribution rate
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: Maternity leave contribution
- Rwanda Revenue Authority: CBHI contribution
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
