Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan 2026-27
Estimate salary income tax for Tax Year 2027. Enter monthly or annual taxable salary to see annual tax, estimated monthly deduction, take-home salary, effective rate and slab-wise calculation.
Enter Salary Details
Enter your taxable salary and choose whether the amount is monthly or annual.
Your Estimated Salary Tax
Estimated from the taxable salary entered using the Tax Year 2027 salaried rate table.
Monthly salary is annualized where selected. The calculator then applies the relevant Tax Year 2027 salaried slab and converts annual tax into an estimated monthly deduction.
Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan helps salaried employees estimate their income tax for Tax Year 2027 (2026-27). Enter your monthly or annual taxable salary in the calculator above to see your estimated annual salary tax, monthly tax deduction, take-home salary, effective tax rate and applicable tax slab.
The calculator uses the salaried individual tax slabs applicable for Tax Year 2027 and automatically performs the progressive slab calculation for you.
If you need to calculate tax for a non-salaried individual as well, use our Income Tax Calculator Pakistan.
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How to Use the Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan
Using the calculator takes only a few steps:
- Select Monthly Taxable Salary or Annual Taxable Salary.
- Enter your taxable salary in Pakistani rupees.
- Click Calculate Salary Tax.
- Review your estimated annual salary tax.
- Check the monthly tax deduction, take-home salary, effective tax rate and applicable slab shown in the results panel.
If you enter monthly salary, the calculator first converts it into annual taxable salary by multiplying the amount by 12.
It then applies the relevant annual salaried tax slab and converts the resulting annual tax into an estimated monthly deduction.
Salary Tax Rates in Pakistan 2026-27
For Tax Year 2027, salaried individuals are subject to a progressive income-tax structure.
| Annual Taxable Salary | Tax Calculation |
|---|---|
| Up to Rs. 600,000 | 0% |
| Rs. 600,001 – Rs. 1,200,000 | 1% of amount exceeding Rs. 600,000 |
| Rs. 1,200,001 – Rs. 2,200,000 | Rs. 6,000 + 11% of amount exceeding Rs. 1,200,000 |
| Rs. 2,200,001 – Rs. 3,200,000 | Rs. 116,000 + 20% of amount exceeding Rs. 2,200,000 |
| Rs. 3,200,001 – Rs. 4,100,000 | Rs. 316,000 + 25% of amount exceeding Rs. 3,200,000 |
| Rs. 4,100,001 – Rs. 5,600,000 | Rs. 541,000 + 29% of amount exceeding Rs. 4,100,000 |
| Rs. 5,600,001 – Rs. 7,000,000 | Rs. 976,000 + 32% of amount exceeding Rs. 5,600,000 |
| Above Rs. 7,000,000 | Rs. 1,424,000 + 35% of amount exceeding Rs. 7,000,000 |
Budget 2026-27 introduced additional intermediate slabs and increased the threshold at which the maximum 35% rate applies from Rs. 4.1 million to Rs. 7 million. FBR lists its current TY2027 withholding rate card as updated under Finance Act 2026. Federal Board of Revenue
The applicable rate shown in a slab does not mean that the percentage is charged on your entire salary. Pakistan’s salaried tax calculation uses progressive slabs.
How Salary Tax Is Calculated
The easiest way to understand salary tax is through an example.
Suppose your monthly taxable salary is:
Rs. 200,000
Your annual taxable salary would be:
Rs. 200,000 × 12 = Rs. 2,400,000
An annual taxable salary of Rs. 2.4 million falls in the slab from Rs. 2,200,001 to Rs. 3,200,000.
The calculation is:
Rs. 116,000 + 20% of the amount exceeding Rs. 2,200,000
Amount exceeding Rs. 2,200,000:
Rs. 2,400,000 − Rs. 2,200,000 = Rs. 200,000
Tax on the excess:
Rs. 200,000 × 20% = Rs. 40,000
Therefore:
Annual Salary Tax = Rs. 156,000
Estimated monthly tax:
Rs. 156,000 ÷ 12 = Rs. 13,000
Estimated monthly salary after this tax:
Rs. 200,000 − Rs. 13,000 = Rs. 187,000
The calculator above performs these calculations automatically.
Monthly Salary Tax Examples for 2026-27
Here are some useful examples based on the normal salaried tax calculation:
| Monthly Taxable Salary | Annual Taxable Salary | Estimated Annual Tax | Approx. Monthly Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 600,000 | Rs. 0 | Rs. 0 |
| Rs. 100,000 | Rs. 1,200,000 | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 500 |
| Rs. 150,000 | Rs. 1,800,000 | Rs. 72,000 | Rs. 6,000 |
| Rs. 200,000 | Rs. 2,400,000 | Rs. 156,000 | Rs. 13,000 |
| Rs. 250,000 | Rs. 3,000,000 | Rs. 276,000 | Rs. 23,000 |
These examples assume that the amount entered represents taxable salary and do not automatically account for taxpayer-specific credits, adjustments or other income.
What Is Taxable Salary?
The calculator asks for taxable salary, which may not always be identical to the amount credited to your bank account.
An employee’s salary package can contain different components, benefits or allowances, and their tax treatment can depend on the Income Tax Ordinance and the circumstances of the employee.
Similarly:
Gross Salary ≠ automatically Taxable Salary ≠ Take-Home Salary
Take-home salary is generally the amount remaining after applicable deductions, while taxable salary is the amount on which income tax is calculated after applying the relevant tax rules.
For the most accurate calculator result, enter the taxable salary amount applicable to your case.
Monthly Salary vs Annual Salary
The Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan accepts either monthly or annual taxable salary.
If you choose Monthly Taxable Salary, the calculator uses:
Monthly Salary × 12 = Annual Taxable Salary
The annual tax slabs are then applied to that annualized amount.
If you already know your annual taxable salary, simply select Annual Taxable Salary and enter the annual figure directly.
This means both methods should produce the same result when equivalent income figures are used.
For example:
Rs. 100,000 monthly = Rs. 1,200,000 annually
Under the calculator’s TY2027 salaried rate table, this produces estimated annual tax of:
Rs. 6,000
or approximately:
Rs. 500 per month
What Does Monthly Tax Deduction Mean?
The calculator divides estimated annual salary tax by 12 to provide a useful monthly equivalent.
However, this should be treated as an estimate, not a guarantee that every monthly payslip will contain exactly the same deduction.
FBR describes withholding tax as tax deducted at the time of specified economic activities, and withholding treatment can be adjustable against a taxpayer’s final liability depending on the relevant provision. Federal Board of Revenue
In an actual employment situation, payroll withholding can be affected by circumstances during the tax year, including changes in salary or relevant adjustments.
Therefore, your employer’s actual deduction in a particular month may differ from the calculator’s simple monthly equivalent.
What Is Take-Home Salary?
The calculator displays both:
Monthly Take-Home Salary
and
Annual Take-Home Salary
For calculator purposes, these figures are calculated by subtracting the estimated salary income tax from the taxable salary entered.
For example:
Monthly taxable salary: Rs. 200,000
Estimated monthly income tax: Rs. 13,000
Estimated monthly amount after income tax: Rs. 187,000
Remember that an actual payslip may contain other deductions or additions, so the calculator’s take-home figure should be understood as salary after estimated income tax, rather than a complete payroll calculation.
What Is the Effective Tax Rate?
Your effective tax rate shows the estimated annual salary tax as a percentage of total annual taxable salary.
The calculator uses:
Annual Salary Tax ÷ Annual Taxable Salary × 100
This is different from your marginal tax rate.
For example, falling into a slab where the marginal rate is 20% does not mean 20% is charged on your entire taxable salary.
Because Pakistan uses progressive tax slabs, earlier portions of income are taxed according to their respective slab calculations.
That is why the effective tax rate is normally lower than the highest marginal rate applicable to your salary.
Salary Tax and Tax Year 2027
This calculator is configured for Tax Year 2027 (2026-27).
FBR explains that a normal tax year is a twelve-month period ending on 30 June and is named according to the calendar year in which that date falls. Federal Board of Revenue
Therefore:
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 = Tax Year 2027
For a detailed explanation, read our Tax Year vs Financial Year in Pakistan guide.
This distinction matters because salary tax rates can change from one Tax Year to another through amendments to tax law.
Salary Tax Calculator vs Income Tax Calculator
TaxInfo.pk provides both tools, but they serve slightly different purposes.
The Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan is specifically designed for employees who want to estimate tax on taxable salary and see monthly tax deduction and take-home salary.
Our Income Tax Calculator Pakistan provides a broader calculator interface that includes both salaried and non-salaried individual categories.
If your income is entirely or primarily employment salary and you want an employee-focused result, the Salary Tax Calculator is the more convenient tool.
If you need to compare different individual income categories, use the Income Tax Calculator.
Can Your Actual Employer Tax Deduction Be Different?
Yes.
The calculator provides an estimate based on the taxable salary entered and the applicable normal salaried rate table.
Your actual employer deduction can differ where, for example:
- Your salary changes during the year.
- You join or leave employment during the Tax Year.
- Your taxable salary differs from the gross amount entered.
- Relevant adjustments or tax credits apply.
- You have other taxable income.
- Your employer makes an adjustment to withholding during the year.
- A special tax provision applies to your circumstances.
For this reason, the calculator result should not automatically be treated as the exact figure that must appear on every monthly payslip.
Does Salary Tax Deducted by Employer Settle the Final Tax Liability?
Not necessarily in every case.
Salary tax withheld during the year forms part of the taxpayer’s tax position, but an individual’s final return can also involve other income, allowable credits, adjustments and taxes already deducted or collected.
If you are required to file an Income Tax Return, you should reconcile the relevant income and tax deductions when preparing the return.
You can also explore our Tax Calculators for other Pakistan tax calculation tools.
Salary Tax and Active Taxpayer Status
Salary tax deduction and Active Taxpayer List status are separate concepts.
Having tax deducted from salary does not by itself mean that a person automatically satisfies every requirement associated with appearing on the Active Taxpayer List.
For a detailed explanation, read Active Taxpayer vs Non-Active Taxpayer in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan?
The Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan is a TaxInfo.pk tool that estimates income tax on taxable salary for Tax Year 2027 (2026-27). It shows annual tax, estimated monthly deduction, take-home salary, effective tax rate and the applicable tax slab.
Which Tax Year does this salary calculator use?
The calculator currently uses Tax Year 2027, covering the normal period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. FBR confirms that a normal tax year ends on 30 June and is identified by the calendar year in which that date falls. Federal Board of Revenue
What is the tax-free salary limit in Pakistan for 2026-27?
Under the normal salaried tax rate table used by this calculator, annual taxable salary up to Rs. 600,000 results in zero normal salary income tax.
How much tax is deducted on Rs. 100,000 monthly salary?
A taxable salary of Rs. 100,000 per month equals Rs. 1,200,000 annually.
The calculator estimates annual salary tax of Rs. 6,000, equivalent to approximately Rs. 500 per month.
How much tax is deducted on Rs. 200,000 monthly salary?
A taxable salary of Rs. 200,000 per month equals Rs. 2,400,000 annually.
The estimated annual salary tax is Rs. 156,000, equivalent to approximately Rs. 13,000 per month.
Does the calculator use gross salary or taxable salary?
You should enter taxable salary. Gross salary, taxable salary and actual take-home salary may differ depending on the components of your employment package and their tax treatment.
Does the calculator include bonuses?
The calculator does not ask for bonuses separately. If a bonus forms part of your taxable salary for the relevant Tax Year, the correct taxable salary figure should be used when making the estimate.
Does the calculator include tax credits?
No. The calculator estimates normal salary tax from the taxable salary entered. Taxpayer-specific credits and adjustments are not automatically applied.
Is monthly tax always annual tax divided by 12?
The calculator shows annual tax divided by 12 as a useful monthly equivalent. Actual employer withholding during individual months can differ depending on the employee’s circumstances and adjustments during the year.
Can I use this calculator for business or professional income?
This calculator is designed specifically for taxable salary. For a broader individual tax calculation that includes a non-salaried option, use our Income Tax Calculator Pakistan.
Where can I find more Pakistan tax calculators?
Visit the TaxInfo.pk Tax Calculators hub for other available tax tools.
Official FBR Sources
The calculator should be used together with current tax law and official FBR guidance. FBR states that its current Withholding Tax Rate Card for Tax Year 2027 is updated through 30 June 2026 according to Finance Act 2026. Federal Board of Revenue
Useful official sources:
Calculate Your Salary Tax for 2026-27
Use the Salary Tax Calculator Pakistan above to quickly estimate your Tax Year 2027 salary tax.
Enter your taxable monthly or annual salary and the calculator will show your estimated annual salary tax, monthly tax deduction, effective tax rate, take-home salary and applicable tax slab.
For a broader individual tax estimate, use our Income Tax Calculator Pakistan, or visit the TaxInfo.pk Tax Calculators hub for more tools.