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A sharper Nigeria salary calculator for 2026: estimate PAYE, rent relief, deductions, and take-home pay, then request help or explore sponsor opportunities.
Nigeria Tax Calculator 2026
New: Company Payroll System
Employers can now try a payroll workspace for employee PAYE, payslips, payroll totals, and CSV export. The demo is free, while companies can request paid subscription access for a full payroll product.
Payroll Demo
Add employees, calculate monthly PAYE, view net pay, and generate payslip previews.
Free Traffic Tools
Salary converter, rent burden checker, savings target, payroll cost, and PAYE band quick check.
Subscription Leads
Companies can request access, creating a paid B2B revenue path beyond display ads.
Get Help With PAYE, Payroll, or Tax Filing
This is the money page: visitors who need more than a calculator can request help. You can forward these enquiries to a paid tax partner, payroll provider, accountant, or your own service when you are ready.
Salary Review
For workers who want someone to check a payslip, PAYE deduction, rent relief, or take-home estimate.
Employer Payroll
For SMEs that need PAYE setup, monthly payroll support, remittance reminders, or employee reports.
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Tax Education + Take-Home Pay Planning (2026)
Nigeria Tax Calculator 2026 is a free tool for salary earners to estimate PAYE tax, rent relief, approved deductions, and take-home pay under the 2026 personal income tax bands.
Guides (Start Here)
- Salary After Tax in Nigeria (2026) – Examples + Take-Home Guide
- Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Key Changes Effective Jan 1, 2026
- ₦800,000 Tax-Free Threshold (2026): How It Works + Examples
- All Guides
How We Calculate (Simple Method)
- Convert monthly income to annual income (monthly × 12).
- Subtract eligible deductions entered, including pension and other approved items.
- Estimate rent relief at 20% of annual rent, capped at ₦500,000.
- Apply the 2026 progressive bands to annual chargeable income.
- Show monthly tax estimate + annual tax + effective rate + take-home.
| Chargeable income band | Rate |
|---|---|
| First ₦800,000 | 0% |
| Next ₦2,200,000 | 15% |
| Next ₦9,000,000 | 18% |
| Next ₦13,000,000 | 21% |
| Next ₦25,000,000 | 23% |
| Above ₦50,000,000 | 25% |
Note: Results are estimates. Employer payroll may differ due to allowances, reliefs, state handling, and rounding.
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FAQ
Is this calculator official?
No. This tool provides estimates for planning and budgeting. For official computation, consult payroll/HR or a tax professional.
Why is my employer’s PAYE different?
PAYE may differ due to allowances, reliefs, deductions, and rounding by payroll software. Use this calculator as an estimate.
Are banks collecting “tax” from deposits?
Many people call any bank deduction “tax.” In practice, most deductions are transaction charges/levies or withholding tax on interest earned (where applicable), not a blanket tax on your account balance. See our guide: Salary After Tax in Nigeria (2026).
About & Contact
We built Nigeria Tax Calculator 2026 to help Nigerians understand take-home pay and prepare for real-life budgeting. This site focuses on simple explanations, examples, and practical planning.
Contact: support@nigeriataxcalculator.com or visit Contact page.