Tanzania WCF Calculator
Calculate your Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) contribution in Tanzania. Enter your total gross monthly payroll to see the 0.5% employer contribution that funds workplace injury protection.
How it works
The Workers Compensation Fund is a mandatory insurance scheme funded by employers at 0.5% of cash paid to employees. It covers workplace injuries and occupational diseases — the cost is employer-borne only.
WCF = 0.5% × total gross monthly payrollWorked examples
A monthly payroll of 1,000,000 TZS
Baraka's payroll, for the fund that applies to every employer regardless of size.
A 1,000,000 TZS monthly payroll attracts 0.5% × 1,000,000 = 5,000 TZS in WCF.
A larger payroll of 5,000,000 TZS
Rashid, a larger employer in Arusha, to show how WCF scales with the wage bill.
A 5,000,000 TZS monthly payroll attracts 0.5% × 5,000,000 = 25,000 TZS in WCF.
What this assumes, and where it does not apply
What it assumes
- The Workers Compensation Fund contribution is 0.5% of the payroll, paid by the employer.
- The rate is read from the published WCF figure and re-checked weekly against the Fund's own site.
Where the result does not apply
- Covers the employer's contribution only; it is not a deduction from a salary.
- Does not assess whether a particular employer is liable, or a claim's eligibility for compensation.
- Sector-specific rates or assessments published by the Fund are not modelled.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WCF rate in Tanzania?
0.5% of cash paid to employees, at a unified rate for all sectors.
Who pays WCF?
The employer only — it is not deducted from employees' pay.
What does WCF cover?
Compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
Results are estimates provided for information only and do not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
Delta Tech Solutions prepared this page. No external tax, accounting or legal professional reviewed it — the figures were checked against the sources listed above, and you should confirm anything you rely on with the authority that sets it.
Maintained by David M at Delta Tech Solutions · Figures last checked 19 October 2026 · Next check due 19 April 2027
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