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PAYE and SSNIT calculator

Rates: 2026 monthly bands (amended in 2026); SSNIT ceiling from 1 Jan 2026

Work out tax, statutory deductions and take-home pay in Ghana, plus what the employee costs the employer.

SSNIT is 5.5% of basic salary, up to GH₵69,000.
Take-home pay
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Employer's cost

Bands as published for 2026; check GRA for the pay period you are calculating. This is an estimate for planning; the tax authority's assessment is final.

Rates used

ItemRate
PAYE (monthly)0% to 588 · 5% to 668 · 10% to 768 · 17.5% to 3,668 · 25% to 19,668 · 30% to 50,000 · 35% above
SSNIT5.5% employee, 13% employer, of basic salary up to GH₵69,000

Sources: Payroll in Ghana 2026 (SeamlessHR) · Ghana PAYE guide 2026 (CountryTaxCalc)

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