Tanzania PAYE Tax Brackets
The current monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax bands for resident employees in Tanzania. Tax is progressive — each band's rate applies only to income within that band.
| Monthly income (TZS) | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 270,000 | 0% |
| 270,001 – 520,000 | 8% |
| 520,001 – 760,000 | 20% |
| 760,001 – 1,000,000 | 25% |
| Above 1,000,001 | 30% |
Rates are indicative and may change with the annual budget. Verify with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).
Example: a 1,000,000 TZS gross monthly salary pays 128,000 TZS in PAYE, leaving about 872,000 TZS take-home.
Calculate your take-home pay →Frequently asked questions
What is PAYE?
Pay As You Earn is the income tax deducted from employment income each month before you're paid.
What is the tax-free threshold in Tanzania?
The first 270,000 TZS of monthly income is taxed at 0%.
Are these bands monthly or annual?
These are the monthly PAYE bands for resident employees. For annual (non-employment) income, the equivalent annual thresholds apply.
Do these rates change?
Yes — the bands can change in each year's national budget. Always verify with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).