Nigerian FIRS PAYE Tax Calculator
Your total monthly earnings before any deductions.
Your monthly employee pension contribution. If left empty, it defaults to 8% of your calculated basic salary.
Your monthly National Housing Fund contribution. If left empty, it defaults to 2.5% of your calculated basic salary.
Your monthly National Health Insurance Scheme contribution, if applicable.
Any other approved monthly deductions from your gross salary not listed above (e.g., professional body dues).
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The percentage of your monthly gross salary that constitutes your basic salary. Defaults to 50%.
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The percentage of your monthly gross salary allocated as housing allowance. Defaults to 25%.
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The percentage of your monthly gross salary allocated as transport allowance. Defaults to 25%.
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The percentage of your monthly gross salary that is considered a non-taxable reimbursement. Defaults to 0%.
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Disclaimer:
This calculator provides an estimate of your PAYE tax based on current Nigerian FIRS tax laws and interpretations as of July 2025. Tax laws are subject to change, and recent reforms (June 2025) may introduce new income brackets and exemption thresholds not yet fully implemented or clarified across all public resources.
It assumes Pension and NHF are calculated on the derived ‘Basic Salary’ if not explicitly entered. For accurate and personalized tax advice, please consult with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or a qualified tax professional.