UIF calculator South Africa (2026)
Free UIF calculator: work out the 1% employee and 1% employer UIF contribution on any salary, with the R17 712 monthly earnings ceiling applied.
Earnings UIF is calculated onR 15 000.00
Employee contribution (1%)R 150.00
Employer contribution (1%)R 150.00
Total paid to UIF each monthR 300.00
Employers deduct the employee's 1%, add their own 1% and pay both to SARS with the EMP201 by the 7th of the following month. Figures checked 8 October 2026.
How to use it
- 1.Enter the employee's gross monthly salary.
- 2.The calculator caps earnings at R17 712 a month.
- 3.See the 1% employee deduction and the matching 1% employer contribution.
- 4.Declare and pay both on your EMP201 by the 7th of the next month.
Questions
- How much is UIF in South Africa?
- 2% of remuneration: 1% deducted from the employee and 1% paid by the employer, on earnings up to R17 712 a month — a maximum of R177.12 each.
- Do freelancers pay UIF?
- Independent contractors generally don't contribute to UIF on their own income. You must register and pay UIF once you employ someone for more than 24 hours a month.
- Who pays UIF to SARS?
- The employer pays both portions to SARS monthly with the EMP201, or to the Department of Employment and Labour if not registered for PAYE or SDL.
In the Starter Kit
The tracker's payroll columns and the hiring-help section of the playbook