💡 Good news for most households. The PAYE threshold for the 2025/26 tax year is R95,750 per year (R7,979/month). Most domestic workers earn below this — meaning no PAYE deduction is required.
Worker salary details
No PAYE required
Your worker's annual income is below the PAYE threshold. No PAYE deduction is required from their salary.
Annual earningsR0
PAYE threshold (2025/26)R95,750
Below threshold byR0
PAYE to deductR0.00
PAYE applies
Your worker's annual income exceeds the PAYE threshold. You must register as an employer with SARS and deduct PAYE monthly.
Annual earningsR0
PAYE threshold (2025/26)R95,750
Taxable incomeR0
Estimated annual PAYER0
Estimated monthly PAYER0
📋 PAYE thresholds 2025/26 tax year
Under 65 yearsR95,750/year (R7,979/month)
65 to 74 yearsR148,217/year (R12,351/month)
75 years and olderR165,689/year (R13,807/month)
If below thresholdNo PAYE deduction required
If above thresholdRegister with SARS, deduct monthly
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