Your payslip is one of the most important financial documents you receive, yet most South Africans barely glance at it beyond checking the final "net pay" figure. Understanding every line on your payslip helps you verify you're being paid correctly, understand your tax obligations, catch errors early, and make informed decisions about your financial future.
This comprehensive guide explains every component of a South African payslip in detail, with real examples and calculations. Whether you're starting your first job or have been working for decades, this guide will help you understand exactly what you're earning and what's being deducted.
Understanding payslip structure
While every payroll system formats payslips differently, they all follow the same basic structure. Understanding this structure makes any payslip readable, regardless of your employer's specific format.
The universal payslip flow
- Employee information: Your name, ID number, employee number, tax number, pay period
- Earnings section: Gross salary, allowances, bonuses, overtime
- Deductions section: PAYE, UIF, pension, medical aid, other deductions
- Net pay: Final amount paid to you
- Year-to-date totals: Running totals for the tax year
- Leave balances: Annual, sick, and family responsibility leave
- Employer contributions: What your employer pays on your behalf
Common payslip layouts
Different payroll systems use different formats:
- Sage VIP/Pastel: Detailed breakdown with codes
- SAP/SuccessFactors: Corporate format with cost centers
- SimplePay: Clean, modern layout
- Custom systems: Vary widely but follow same principles
Don't be intimidated by abbreviations or codes — they all represent the same underlying calculations.
Gross pay: Your total earnings
Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions. This is the starting point for all calculations.
Components of gross pay
Basic salary
Your fixed monthly salary as per your employment contract. This is the foundation of your earnings.
Example: R25,000 per month
Allowances
Additional payments for specific purposes:
| Allowance Type | Purpose | Tax Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Travel allowance | Business use of personal vehicle | 80% taxable (or 20% with logbook) |
| Housing allowance | Accommodation costs | Fully taxable |
| Cell phone allowance | Business calls and data | Fully taxable (unless business-only usage proven) |
| Entertainment allowance | Client entertainment | Fully taxable |
| Standby allowance | Being available outside work hours | Fully taxable |
Overtime pay
Payment for hours worked beyond normal working hours:
- Weekday overtime: 1.5x normal hourly rate
- Sunday overtime: 2x normal hourly rate (or 1.5x if normally work Sundays)
- Public holiday overtime: 2x normal hourly rate
Important: Employees earning above the BCEA threshold (R254,674.45/year in 2026) are not entitled to overtime pay unless contractually agreed.
Bonuses and 13th cheques
Additional payments beyond regular salary:
- Performance bonuses: Based on individual or company performance
- 13th cheque: Annual bonus, often paid in December
- Sign-on bonuses: One-time payment when joining company
- Retention bonuses: Paid for staying with company
Gross pay calculation example
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic salary | R25,000 |
| Travel allowance | R4,000 |
| Cell phone allowance | R500 |
| Overtime (10 hours) | R1,500 |
| Total gross pay | R31,000 |
Cost to Company (CTC) vs gross salary
This is a critical distinction many people misunderstand:
Gross salary: Your total cash earnings (what appears on your payslip)
Cost to Company (CTC): Gross salary + employer contributions (pension, medical aid, UIF, etc.)
Example:
| Component | Amount | Paid by |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | R30,000 | Employee receives |
| Employer pension contribution | R2,250 | Employer pays |
| Employer medical aid contribution | R1,500 | Employer pays |
| Employer UIF (1%) | R177.12 | Employer pays |
| Total CTC | R33,927.12 | — |
Key point: When negotiating salary, always clarify whether the offer is gross salary or CTC. A R500,000 CTC package might only be R420,000 gross salary.
Deductions: What comes out of your pay
Deductions reduce your gross pay to arrive at your net pay. Understanding each deduction helps you verify your payslip is correct and understand where your money is going.
Statutory deductions (required by law)
PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
What it is: Income tax deducted monthly by your employer and paid to SARS on your behalf.
How it's calculated:
- Based on annual tax tables published by SARS
- Considers your age, total annual income, and applicable rebates
- Calculated on your taxable income (gross pay minus allowable deductions)
- Monthly PAYE = (Annual tax liability - rebates) ÷ 12
2026/2027 tax brackets (individuals under 65):
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate | Tax Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| R0 – R237,100 | 18% | 18% of taxable income |
| R237,101 – R370,500 | 26% | R42,678 + 26% of amount above R237,100 |
| R370,501 – R512,800 | 31% | R77,362 + 31% of amount above R370,500 |
| R512,801 – R673,000 | 36% | R121,475 + 36% of amount above R512,800 |
| R673,001 – R857,900 | 39% | R179,147 + 39% of amount above R673,000 |
| R857,901 – R1,817,000 | 41% | R251,258 + 41% of amount above R857,900 |
| R1,817,001+ | 45% | R644,489 + 45% of amount above R1,817,000 |
Example calculation:
- Annual salary: R400,000
- Falls in R370,501 – R512,800 bracket
- Tax = R77,362 + 31% × (R400,000 - R370,500)
- Tax = R77,362 + 31% × R29,500
- Tax = R77,362 + R9,145 = R86,507 annually
- Less primary rebate: R17,235
- Net annual tax: R69,272
- Monthly PAYE: R5,773
UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund)
What it is: Social security fund providing benefits if you're retrenched, ill, or on maternity leave.
Calculation:
- Employee contribution: 1% of gross salary
- Employer contribution: 1% of gross salary (not deducted from you)
- Monthly cap: R177.12 (based on R17,712 salary cap)
Examples:
- Salary R10,000: UIF = R100 (1% × R10,000)
- Salary R17,712: UIF = R177.12 (1% × R17,712)
- Salary R30,000: UIF = R177.12 (capped)
- Salary R50,000: UIF = R177.12 (capped)
Benefits you can claim:
- Unemployment benefits (if retrenched or contract ended)
- Illness benefits (if off work for more than 14 days due to illness)
- Maternity benefits (17.32 weeks at 66% of salary)
- Adoption benefits
- Dependants' benefits (if contributor dies)
SDL (Skills Development Levy)
What it is: Levy to fund education and training initiatives.
Important: SDL is paid by your employer, not deducted from your salary. If you see SDL on your payslip, it's informational only — it doesn't reduce your take-home pay.
Employer pays: 1% of total payroll (if payroll exceeds R500,000/year)
Voluntary deductions (your choice)
Pension/Provident fund contributions
What it is: Retirement savings contributions.
Typical structure:
- Employee contribution: 5-15% of basic salary (your choice or fund rules)
- Employer contribution: Often matches or exceeds employee contribution
Tax benefits:
- Contributions are tax-deductible (up to 27.5% of income or R350,000/year)
- Growth within fund is tax-free
- Effective "discount" on contributions equal to your marginal tax rate
Example:
- Salary: R40,000/month
- Pension contribution: 10% = R4,000/month
- Tax saved (at 31% marginal rate): R1,240/month
- Effective cost: R2,760/month (you save R4,000 but get R1,240 back in tax savings)
Medical aid contributions
What it is: Private health insurance premiums.
Typical structure:
- Employee portion: Deducted from salary
- Employer portion: Paid by employer (not deducted from you)
Tax credits (2026):
- Main member: R364/month
- First dependant: R364/month
- Each additional dependant: R246/month
Example for family of 4:
- Main member: R364
- Spouse: R364
- Child 1: R246
- Child 2: R246
- Total monthly tax credit: R1,220
- This reduces your monthly PAYE by R1,220
Group life and disability insurance
What it is: Insurance providing lump sum or income protection if you die or become disabled.
Typical coverage:
- Life cover: 2-4x annual salary
- Disability cover: 75% of salary if permanently disabled
Tax treatment: Premiums are not tax-deductible, but payouts are tax-free.
Other voluntary deductions
- Union fees: If you belong to a trade union
- Loan repayments: Company loans or study loans
- Savings schemes: Company savings or share schemes
- Funeral cover: Group funeral insurance
- Charitable donations: Payroll giving programs
Court-ordered deductions
Garnishee orders (Emolument Attachment Orders)
What it is: Court order requiring your employer to deduct money for debt repayment.
Legal limits:
- Maximum 25% of your salary can be garnished
- Must leave you with enough for basic living expenses
- Requires proper court order — employer cannot deduct without it
Important: If you have a garnishee order, ensure the amount is correct and doesn't exceed legal limits.
Net pay: Your take-home amount
Net pay is what remains after all deductions — the actual amount deposited into your bank account.
Net pay calculation
Formula: Gross Pay - All Deductions = Net Pay
Complete example
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| EARNINGS | |
| Basic salary | R30,000 |
| Travel allowance | R4,000 |
| Cell phone allowance | R500 |
| Gross pay | R34,500 |
| DEDUCTIONS | |
| PAYE (income tax) | -R6,800 |
| UIF (1%, capped) | -R177.12 |
| Pension fund (10%) | -R3,000 |
| Medical aid (employee portion) | -R2,500 |
| Group life insurance | -R350 |
| Total deductions | -R12,827.12 |
| NET PAY | |
| Take-home pay | R21,672.88 |
Key insight: From R34,500 gross, you take home R21,673 — about 63% of gross pay. The rest goes to tax, retirement savings, and benefits.
Tax rebates and credits
Tax rebates and credits reduce your tax payable. Understanding these helps you verify your PAYE is calculated correctly.
Tax rebates (reduce taxable income)
Primary rebate
Amount (2026): R17,235 per year
Who gets it: All taxpayers under 65
Monthly equivalent: R1,436.25 (automatically factored into PAYE)
Secondary rebate (age 65-74)
Amount (2026): R9,444 per year (in addition to primary rebate)
Who gets it: Taxpayers aged 65-74
Total rebate: R26,679 (R17,235 + R9,444)
Tertiary rebate (age 75+)
Amount (2026): R3,145 per year (in addition to primary and secondary)
Who gets it: Taxpayers aged 75 and older
Total rebate: R29,824 (R17,235 + R9,444 + R3,145)
Tax credits (reduce tax payable)
Medical scheme fees tax credit
Monthly amounts (2026):
- Main member: R364
- First dependant: R364
- Each additional dependant: R246
How it works: Reduces your monthly PAYE directly (not your taxable income)
Example: Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children)
- Tax credit = R364 + R364 + R246 + R246 = R1,220/month
- This reduces monthly PAYE by R1,220
- Annual tax saving: R14,640
Additional medical expenses tax credit
What it covers: Out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by medical aid
Calculation: Complex formula based on income and expenses
When claimed: On annual tax return, not monthly
This credit is calculated when you file your tax return and may result in a refund if you've overpaid PAYE during the year.
Fringe benefits and their tax treatment
Fringe benefits are non-cash benefits provided by your employer. They're taxable and should appear on your payslip.
Common fringe benefits
Company car
Taxable value: 3.5% of vehicle's original cost per month (or 3.25% if maintenance plan included)
Example: Car cost R300,000
- Monthly fringe benefit value: R10,500 (3.5% × R300,000)
- This is added to your taxable income
- If you have a logbook showing 80%+ business use, only 20% is taxable
Low-interest or interest-free loans
Taxable value: Difference between official interest rate and actual rate paid
Example: R100,000 loan at 0% interest (official rate 11.75%)
- Annual fringe benefit: R11,750 (11.75% × R100,000)
- Added to your taxable income
Subsidized housing
Taxable value: Rental value of accommodation minus any rent you pay
Example: Company provides accommodation worth R8,000/month, you pay R2,000
- Fringe benefit: R6,000/month
- Added to your taxable income
Meals and refreshments
Taxable if: Provided regularly (not occasional overtime meals)
Value: Actual cost to employer
Use of company assets
Examples: Laptop, phone, tablet for personal use
Taxable value: 20% of asset cost per year if used mainly for personal purposes
Fringe benefits on your payslip
Fringe benefits should appear in a separate section showing:
- Description of benefit
- Taxable value
- This value is included in your gross income for tax purposes
Year-to-date (YTD) figures
YTD figures show cumulative totals from the start of the tax year (1 March) to the current month. These are crucial for understanding your annual position.
Why YTD matters
- Tax reconciliation: Shows total tax paid year-to-date
- Job changes: New employer needs YTD to calculate correct PAYE
- Tax return preparation: YTD should match your IRP5
- Monitoring: Helps identify if you're on track for tax obligations
Common YTD columns
| YTD Item | What It Shows | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| YTD Gross | Total earnings since 1 March | Verify against your expectations |
| YTD PAYE | Total tax deducted | Check if over/under-paying tax |
| YTD UIF | Total UIF contributions | Verify correct calculation |
| YTD Pension | Total retirement contributions | Track toward tax deduction limit |
| YTD Medical Aid | Total medical aid contributions | Verify for tax credit calculation |
Using YTD for tax planning
Example: It's September (month 7 of tax year)
- YTD Gross: R210,000
- Monthly average: R30,000
- Projected annual: R30,000 × 12 = R360,000
- This helps you estimate your annual tax liability
When changing jobs mid-year
Your new employer needs your YTD figures to:
- Calculate correct PAYE for remainder of tax year
- Avoid over or under-deducting tax
- Ensure you don't pay too much or too little tax overall
Important: Get a letter from your previous employer showing YTD figures when you leave.
Leave balances
Your payslip should show your current leave balances. Understanding these helps you plan time off and ensure you're receiving your legal entitlements.
Types of leave
Annual leave
Legal minimum: 21 consecutive days (15 working days) per year
Accrual: 1.25 days per month (or as per company policy)
Encashment: Unused leave can be paid out when you leave the company
Sick leave
Entitlement: 30 days paid sick leave over a 36-month cycle
Accrual: Available from start of employment
Medical certificate: Required if absent more than 2 consecutive days or on more than 2 occasions in 8 weeks
Family responsibility leave
Entitlement: 3 days per year (if employed 4+ months and work 5+ days/week)
Use: Birth/illness of child, death of spouse/parent/child/sibling
Doesn't accrue: Use it or lose it each year
Maternity leave
Entitlement: 4 months unpaid leave
UIF benefits: Can claim from UIF (66% of salary, subject to limits)
Job protection: Employer must hold your position
Leave on your payslip
Typical format:
| Leave Type | Opening Balance | Accrued | Taken | Closing Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual leave | 10.00 | 1.25 | 0.00 | 11.25 |
| Sick leave | 12.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Family responsibility | 3.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Employer contributions
Many payslips show what your employer contributes on your behalf. These don't reduce your take-home pay but represent significant value.
Common employer contributions
Pension/Provident fund
Typical range: 5-15% of basic salary
Example: If you contribute 7.5% and employer contributes 7.5%, total retirement savings = 15% of salary
Medical aid
Typical range: 50-100% of medical aid premium
Example: Medical aid costs R5,000/month, employer pays R3,000, you pay R2,000
UIF
Employer contribution: 1% of your salary (capped at R177.12/month)
Total UIF: 2% of salary (1% from you, 1% from employer)
Skills Development Levy
Employer pays: 1% of total payroll
Purpose: Funds workplace skills development
Group life and disability insurance
Often fully paid by employer
Value: Can be 1-3% of salary equivalent
Total compensation view
Understanding employer contributions shows your true compensation:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Your gross salary | R30,000 |
| Employer pension (7.5%) | R2,250 |
| Employer medical aid | R2,500 |
| Employer UIF (1%) | R177.12 |
| Group life insurance | R450 |
| Total compensation | R35,377.12 |
Key insight: Your R30,000 salary is actually worth R35,377 when including employer contributions — 18% more than your gross salary.
The IRP5 certificate
Your IRP5 is your annual tax certificate summarizing all earnings and deductions for the tax year. Understanding it helps you file your tax return accurately.
When you receive your IRP5
- Annually: By 31 May for the previous tax year (March to February)
- When leaving employment: Within a reasonable time after leaving
- Multiple employers: You'll receive an IRP5 from each employer
Key IRP5 codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3601 | Salary and wages |
| 3602 | Bonuses |
| 3605 | Overtime |
| 3701 | Travel allowance |
| 3802 | Medical aid contributions |
| 3810 | Pension/provident fund contributions |
| 4102 | PAYE deducted |
| 4104 | UIF contributions |
Using your IRP5
- Filing tax return: Transfer figures to your ITR12
- Verifying accuracy: Compare to your final payslip YTD figures
- Loan applications: Banks often request IRP5s as proof of income
- Record keeping: Keep for at least 5 years
Common IRP5 issues
- Missing IRP5: Contact your employer immediately
- Incorrect figures: Request correction from employer
- Multiple IRP5s: Must declare all when filing tax return
- Lost IRP5: Request duplicate from employer or SARS
How to verify your payslip is correct
Errors happen. Here's how to check your payslip and catch mistakes early.
Monthly verification checklist
- Basic salary: Matches your employment contract
- Allowances: All agreed allowances are included
- PAYE calculation: Use salary calculator to verify
- UIF: 1% of salary, capped at R177.12
- Pension/provident: Correct percentage applied
- Medical aid: Correct amount for your plan and dependents
- Tax credits: Medical aid credits applied correctly
- YTD totals: Accumulating correctly
- Leave balances: Accurate based on your usage
Using a salary calculator
Our salary calculator provides an independent check of your payslip:
- Enter your gross salary
- Enter your age (affects tax rebates)
- Enter medical aid details (affects tax credits)
- Enter pension contributions
- Compare calculator results to your payslip
Acceptable differences: Small variations (R50-R100) are normal due to rounding
Concerning differences: More than R200 difference warrants investigation
Common payslip errors
Incorrect tax code
Symptom: PAYE significantly different from expected
Cause: Wrong tax directive, incorrect age, missing rebates
Action: Verify tax code with HR, request correction
Missing medical aid credits
Symptom: Higher PAYE than expected
Cause: Employer doesn't have your medical aid details
Action: Provide medical aid certificate to HR
Incorrect pension calculation
Symptom: Pension deduction wrong percentage
Cause: Wrong percentage or base salary used
Action: Verify against your election forms
Missing allowances
Symptom: Gross pay lower than expected
Cause: Allowance not loaded or expired
Action: Check employment contract, request addition
Double deductions
Symptom: Same deduction appears twice
Cause: System error or duplicate entry
Action: Report immediately, request refund
When to escalate
If payroll doesn't resolve the issue:
- Document the error with evidence
- Escalate to HR manager
- If still unresolved, contact CCMA or Department of Employment and Labour
- Keep records of all communications
Special situations
Bonus taxation
Common question: "Why is my bonus taxed so heavily?"
Answer: Bonuses aren't taxed at a special rate — they're added to your monthly income and taxed at your marginal rate.
Example:
- Normal monthly salary: R30,000
- Normal monthly PAYE: ~R5,500 (at 26% marginal rate)
- Bonus month: R30,000 salary + R30,000 bonus = R60,000
- Bonus month PAYE: ~R14,000 (at 36% marginal rate)
- It appears the bonus is taxed at 47%, but actually:
- Total tax on R60,000 = R14,000
- Normal tax on R30,000 = R5,500
- Tax on bonus = R14,000 - R5,500 = R8,500
- Effective bonus tax rate = R8,500 ÷ R30,000 = 28%
The high tax in the bonus month is because your total income that month pushes you into a higher tax bracket temporarily.
Overtime calculations
Hourly rate calculation:
- Monthly salary ÷ 4.333 (average weeks per month) ÷ 45 hours (or contracted hours)
- Example: R20,000 ÷ 4.333 ÷ 45 = R102.82/hour
Overtime rates:
- Weekday overtime: R102.82 × 1.5 = R154.23/hour
- Sunday overtime: R102.82 × 2 = R205.64/hour
- Public holiday: R102.82 × 2 = R205.64/hour
Changing jobs mid-year
When you change jobs during the tax year:
- Get your YTD figures from previous employer
- Provide these to your new employer
- New employer uses YTD to calculate correct PAYE
- You'll receive two IRP5s at year end (one from each employer)
- Must declare both when filing tax return
Multiple income sources
If you have multiple jobs or income sources:
- Each employer deducts PAYE independently
- May result in underpayment of tax overall
- Consider requesting higher PAYE deduction from one employer
- Or make provisional tax payments directly to SARS
- File comprehensive tax return declaring all income
Legal requirements for payslips
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) requires employers to provide payslips with specific information.
Required information
- Employer's name and address
- Employee's name and occupation
- Pay period
- Payment date
- Gross salary and wages
- All deductions with amounts
- Net pay
- Rate of pay and hours worked (if applicable)
- Overtime details (if applicable)
When you must receive your payslip
- On payday: When wages are paid
- Format: Can be physical or electronic
- Language: In a language you understand
Your rights
- Right to receive a payslip
- Right to query any deductions
- Right to have errors corrected
- Right to keep payslips for your records
Frequently asked questions
What does PAYE mean on my payslip?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the income tax your employer deducts from your salary each month and pays to SARS on your behalf. It's calculated using SARS tax tables based on your annual income, age, and applicable rebates. The amount deducted monthly is an estimate of your annual tax liability divided by 12. You'll reconcile the exact amount when filing your annual tax return.
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions — your basic salary plus allowances (travel, housing, etc.). Net pay is what remains after all deductions (PAYE tax, UIF, pension/provident fund, medical aid) are subtracted — the actual amount deposited into your bank account. For example, R30,000 gross might become R20,500 net after deductions.
How is UIF calculated on my payslip?
UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) is calculated as 1% of your gross salary, with your employer contributing an additional 1%. However, there's a monthly cap — in 2026, the maximum UIF contribution is R177.12 per month (based on a R17,712 monthly salary cap). So if you earn R30,000, you still only pay R177.12 UIF. UIF provides benefits if you're retrenched, ill, or on maternity leave.
What are tax rebates on my payslip?
Tax rebates reduce your tax payable. The primary rebate (R17,235 in 2026) applies to all taxpayers under 65. Additional rebates apply if you're 65+ (additional R9,444) or 75+ (additional R3,145). These rebates are automatically factored into your monthly PAYE calculation, reducing the tax deducted from your salary each month. Medical aid tax credits are separate from rebates.
How do medical aid tax credits work?
Medical aid tax credits reduce your monthly PAYE. In 2026: R364/month for the main member, R364 for first dependent, and R246 for each additional dependent. A family of 4 gets R1,220/month in credits (R364 + R364 + R246 + R246), reducing monthly PAYE by R1,220. These credits are automatically applied if your employer knows about your medical aid dependents. Additional medical expenses may qualify for further credits at tax return time.
What is an IRP5 certificate?
An IRP5 is your annual tax certificate that your employer must provide by 31 May each year (or when you leave employment). It summarizes your total earnings, all deductions (PAYE, UIF, pension, medical aid), and fringe benefits for the tax year (1 March to 28/29 February). You need your IRP5 to file your annual tax return with SARS. It's essentially a year's worth of payslips consolidated into one document.
Why is my bonus taxed so heavily?
Bonuses aren't taxed at a special 'bonus rate' — they're added to your monthly income and taxed at your marginal rate. If you normally earn R30,000 (taxed at ~26%) and receive a R30,000 bonus, that month you earn R60,000 total, pushing you into a higher tax bracket for that month (~36%). So the bonus appears more heavily taxed, but it's actually just taxed at the rate applicable to that higher income level for that month.
What is a travel allowance on my payslip?
A travel allowance is a monthly amount for business travel using your personal vehicle. Typically 80% is included in your taxable income (added to gross pay) unless you have a logbook proving 80%+ business use, then only 20% is taxable. You claim actual business travel expenses against this allowance when filing your tax return using a logbook. Without a logbook, you'll pay tax on 80% of the allowance.
How do I check if my payslip is correct?
Compare your payslip to an independent calculation: 1) Use a salary calculator with your gross pay, age, and medical aid details, 2) Check PAYE matches SARS tax tables, 3) Verify UIF is 1% (capped at R177.12), 4) Confirm pension/medical aid deductions match your elected contributions, 5) Check year-to-date totals are accumulating correctly. If numbers differ significantly, raise it with payroll immediately — errors compound over the year.
What should I do if my payslip is wrong?
Contact your HR or payroll department immediately with specific details about the error. Provide evidence (previous payslips, employment contract, medical aid statements). Request written confirmation of the correction and timeline. Follow up to ensure the next payslip reflects the fix. Errors are easier to correct in the same month than months later. If unresolved, you can escalate to the CCMA or Department of Employment and Labour.
Verify your payslip is correct
Use our free salary calculator to independently check your PAYE, UIF, and net pay calculations. Ensure you're being paid correctly according to 2026/2027 SARS tax tables.