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SALARY & TAX / FREE CALCULATOR

Leave payout calculator

Calculate unused leave value and the estimated income tax effect.

Method and references reviewed 5 November 2026
YOUR NUMBERS

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A CLEARER PICTURE

Leave payout after estimated income tax

R 11 100,00

This period’s gross amount less estimated incremental income tax only

Gross earnings
R 15 000,00
Estimated extra income tax
R 3 900,00
Other annual taxable income
R 360 000,00
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BEHIND THE NUMBER

Your calculation, unpacked.

Gross earnings
R 15 000,00
Estimated extra income tax
R 3 900,00
Other annual taxable income
R 360 000,00
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THE WORKINGS

How this calculation works

Gross payout equals agreed daily remuneration × payable unused leave days. Incremental income tax is the difference between annual individual tax with and without this payout.

A worked example

10 payable days at R1 500 per day gives R15 000 gross. With R360 000 other taxable income, the estimated additional income tax is R3 900.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Enter the correct daily remuneration and eligible leave balance confirmed with payroll. The tool does not decide whether leave is payable or calculate a contractual daily rate.
  • Income tax only is deducted; UIF, retirement, medical and other payroll deductions are excluded.

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