Nigerian PAYE Tax Calculator
Calculate your PAYE income tax in Nigeria based on current tax bands, reliefs, and deductions. Updated for 2024 with new minimum wage rates.
Salary Information
Before any deductions
Deductions & Reliefs
Employee pension contribution (8% of gross salary)
National Housing Fund contribution (max ₦5,000)
Annual life insurance premiums
Other allowable tax reliefs
PAYE Tax Calculation
Monthly Net Salary
After PAYE tax and deductions
Monthly PAYE Tax
Tax deduction per month
Effective Tax Rate
Overall tax percentage
Annual Summary
Key Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate PAYE tax in Nigeria for 2024?
PAYE tax in Nigeria is calculated using progressive tax bands: 7% (₦0-300k), 11% (₦300k-600k), 15% (₦600k-1.1M), 19% (₦1.1M-1.6M), 21% (₦1.6M-3.2M), and 24% (above ₦3.2M). You first deduct consolidated relief (1% of gross income, minimum ₦200,000), pension contributions (8%), NHF contributions, and other allowable reliefs from your gross annual salary to get taxable income.
What is the minimum salary for PAYE tax in Nigeria?
The minimum wage in Nigeria is ₦70,000 per month (effective May 2024). Employees earning below this threshold are exempt from PAYE tax deductions. This means if your monthly salary is less than ₦70,000, you don't pay income tax.
What tax reliefs can I claim in Nigeria?
You can claim consolidated relief (1% of gross income, minimum ₦200,000), pension contributions (8% of gross salary), National Housing Fund contributions (2.5% of basic salary, capped at ₦5,000 monthly), life insurance premiums, and other allowable reliefs. Total reliefs cannot exceed 20% of gross annual income.
How much pension contribution is deducted from salary in Nigeria?
Employees contribute 8% of their gross monthly salary to pension, while employers contribute 10%. The 8% employee contribution is tax-deductible, meaning it reduces your taxable income for PAYE calculation purposes.
When should employers remit PAYE tax to tax authorities?
Employers must remit PAYE tax deductions to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or relevant state tax authority on or before the 10th day of the month following the month in which the tax was deducted. Late remittance attracts penalties and interest charges.