About TakeHomeSA
TakeHomeSA is a simple, free tool built to help South African workers, students and job seekers understand exactly what they'll earn after tax.
Why we built it
Payslips can be confusing. Between PAYE, UIF, retirement and medical aid contributions, it's hard to know what your net salary actually is. We wanted a single, clean calculator that anyone could use in under 30 seconds — no logins, no clutter, no jargon.
How accurate is it?
We use the official SARS 2024/2025 tax brackets, primary tax rebate, UIF employee cap (R177.12) and medical aid tax credits. Results are estimates and may differ slightly from your payslip depending on your employer's specific setup, fringe benefits and other allowances.
What's coming next
We're building more tools for South Africans: a budget calculator, a loan and bond repayment calculator, and a tax bracket explorer. Have a request? Try the calculator and let us know.
Disclaimer: TakeHomeSA is not a registered tax practitioner. All results are estimates and should not be treated as financial advice.