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Tanzania Full Payroll Calculator

All-in-one Tanzania payroll calculator: PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, SDL and WCF. Free, no signup.

How to calculate total employer cost

1
Add gross salary across all employees.
2
Compute employer NSSF (10%), NHIF (3%), SDL (3.5%), WCF (0.5%).
3
Add to gross payroll → total employer cost.
4
Net to employee = gross − PAYE − NSSF (employee 10%) − NHIF (3%).

The full Tanzanian payroll picture

Most "payroll calculators" only show PAYE. A real Tanzanian employer pays five layers on every salary — and missing any one of them means a TRA penalty later. This tool combines all of them in one screen so you can budget the true cost of an employee.

The five statutory components

  • PAYE — graduated 0%–30% on the employee, deducted from gross.
  • NSSF — 10% employee + 10% employer.
  • NHIF — 3% employee + 3% employer.
  • SDL — 3.5% employer-only (companies with 4+ employees).
  • WCF — 0.5% employer-only.

Rule of thumb

For a Tanzanian employer the total payroll cost is roughly 117% of gross (NSSF 10 + NHIF 3 + SDL 3.5 + WCF 0.5 = 17%) — before training, kit and benefits. Use the tool above to confirm at your numbers, then plan headcount accordingly.

Filing deadlines

  • PAYE + SDL + NSSF — 7th of the following month.
  • NHIF — 9th of the following month.
  • WCF — quarterly, within 30 days of quarter-end.

Tawala's payroll module automates all five and files them on time, every time. Pair this calculator with the Net-to-Gross when negotiating offers, and the Payslip Generator for compliant payslips.

Frequently asked questions

What does the full payroll calculator cover?
Gross-to-net for any number of employees plus the total employer cost: PAYE, NSSF (10/10), NHIF (3/3), SDL (3.5%), WCF (0.5%).
What is the total employer load on top of gross?
Roughly 14% (NSSF 10 + NHIF 3 + SDL 3.5 + WCF 0.5 = 17%, less the employee shares already inside gross).
Can I export the result?
Yes — print or save PDF; CSV export is available on Tawala paid plans.
Does it integrate with TRA filing?
Tawala's full ERP files PAYE, SDL and WCF directly — this free tool only calculates.
Is the data saved?
No — the free tool runs entirely in your browser, nothing is stored on our servers.

Want this automated for your business?

Tawala bundles every Tanzanian tax, payroll and compliance calculation — and files it for you. From TZS 75,000/month.

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