Egypt Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Egypt
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Egypt Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| First bracket (0% on first EGP 40,000) | EGP 0 - EGP 40,000 | 0.0% |
| Second bracket (10%) | EGP 40,000 - EGP 55,000 | 10.0% |
| Third bracket (15%) | EGP 55,000 - EGP 70,000 | 15.0% |
| Fourth bracket (20%) | EGP 70,000 - EGP 200,000 | 20.0% |
| Fifth bracket (22.5%) | EGP 200,000 - EGP 400,000 | 22.5% |
| Sixth bracket (25%) | EGP 400,000 - EGP 1,200,000 | 25.0% |
| Top bracket (27.5%) | EGP 1,200,000+ | 27.5% |
Personal allowance: EGP 20,000
Social insurance contribution (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate up to maximum social insurance salary | EGP 0 - EGP 16,700 | 11.0% |
Capped at EGP 1,837 per year
Martyrs Fund contribution
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.05% of gross salary | EGP 0+ | 0.1% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
EGP
Top Rate
27.5%
Brackets
7 brackets
Allowance
EGP 20,000
Social Contributions
2 items
Assumptions
- · Personal allowance of EGP 20,000 is deducted from taxable income before applying brackets.
- · Social insurance contributions (11% employee) are calculated on earned income capped at the maximum social insurance salary (EGP 16,700 for 2026) and are deductible from taxable income.
- · Martyrs Fund contribution (0.05% of gross salary) is modeled as a separate mandatory payroll deduction, non-deductible.
- · Electronic invoice incentive (up to 5% of income tax) is not included in the default model due to variability based on documentation compliance.
- · Non-resident taxation and alternative private insurance schemes are not included; model assumes resident employee.
- · Life/health insurance and pension insurance deductions (capped at 15% of net revenue or EGP 10,000) are not included in the default model.
- · First EGP 40,000 bracket shows 0% tax but this is superseded by the personal allowance mechanism for income determination purposes.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax do I pay in Egypt if I earn EGP 100,000 per year?
Egypt uses a progressive tax system with 7 income tax brackets. After deducting your personal allowance of EGP 20,000, your taxable income is EGP 80,000. You would pay 0% on the first EGP 40,000, 10% on the next EGP 15,000 (EGP 1,500), and 20% on the remaining EGP 25,000 (EGP 5,000), for a total income tax of approximately EGP 6,500. Additionally, you would pay 11% in social insurance contributions (capped at EGP 1,837) and 0.05% Martyrs Fund contribution.
What is the personal allowance in Egypt and how does it work?
Egypt provides a personal allowance of EGP 20,000 per year, which is deducted from your gross income before applying the income tax brackets. This means if you earn EGP 50,000, only EGP 30,000 is subject to income tax. The personal allowance is a fixed amount regardless of income level and helps reduce the tax burden for lower earners.
Do I have to pay social insurance contributions as an employee in Egypt?
Yes, as an employee in Egypt you must contribute 11% of your salary to social insurance, but this contribution is capped at a maximum of EGP 1,837 per year (calculated on a maximum social insurance salary of EGP 16,700). The good news is that these social insurance contributions are deductible from your taxable income, which lowers your overall income tax liability.
What is the Martyrs Fund contribution and can I deduct it from my taxes?
The Martyrs Fund contribution is a mandatory payroll deduction of 0.05% of your gross salary. Unlike social insurance contributions, the Martyrs Fund contribution is not deductible from your taxable income, so it represents an additional cost on top of your income tax and social insurance obligations.
What is the top income tax rate in Egypt and when do I start paying it?
Egypt's top income tax rate is 27.5%, which applies to income above EGP 1,200,000 (after the personal allowance). Before reaching the top bracket, you progress through six other brackets ranging from 0% to 25%, with the highest rate (27.5%) only applying to earnings that exceed EGP 1,200,000 in taxable income.
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