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Net to gross salary calculator (Kenya)
Enter the take-home pay you want and see the gross monthly salary that produces it, with every deduction and the cost to the employer.
Rates last verified 2026-10-16. Same calculation as Cazini payroll.
Enter a take-home figure to see the gross salary. Example: KES 50,000 net needs KES 67,462 gross.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert net salary to gross in Kenya?+
Gross pay is the take-home pay plus PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Housing Levy, but those deductions depend on the gross itself. The calculator searches for the exact gross salary whose deductions leave your target net pay, using the same calculation Cazini payroll runs.
What gross salary gives KES 50,000 net in Kenya?+
A gross salary of KES 67,462 a month leaves KES 50,000 take-home pay at current rates (no allowances or pension).
Why would an employer offer a net salary?+
Some contracts promise a fixed take-home amount. The employer then has to budget for the gross salary plus their own NSSF and Housing Levy contributions, which this calculator shows as the employer cost.
Source: kra.go.ke. An estimate, not tax advice.
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