How this calculation works
A cent-by-cent binary search finds the lowest gross monthly salary whose estimated net pay reaches your target. PAYE, age rebates, medical credits, retirement deduction limits and capped employee UIF use the salary model.
A worked example
With no deductions, a target of R5 000 a month needs R5 050.50 gross on the annual-average model when 1% UIF applies and annual income is below the PAYE threshold.
Assumptions & limitations
- This is a full-year resident payroll estimate, not a payslip quote. Enter only your own cash contributions; employer cost-to-company benefits are excluded.
- The target must leave room for contributions. Additional medical-expense credits, travel allowances, tax directives and irregular pay are excluded.
