A guide to understanding every line on your South African payslip — gross, PAYE, UIF, deductions and net pay.
Quick answer: Your payslip shows your gross salary at the top, then deductions (PAYE, UIF, pension, medical aid), ending with your net pay — the amount deposited in your account.
Gross Salary
This is your total earnings before any deductions, including basic salary plus allowances like travel or housing.
Deductions
PAYE (income tax), UIF (1%), pension/provident fund contributions, and your medical aid share are all subtracted here.
Net Pay
This is your take-home — gross minus all deductions — the actual amount paid into your bank account. Verify it with our salary calculator.
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