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- · First EGP 40,000 bracket shows 0% tax but this is superseded by the personal allowance mechanism for income determination purposes.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 as an employee?
Egypt uses a progressive tax system with 7 income tax brackets ranging from 0% to 27.5%. You get a personal allowance of EGP 20,000 that reduces your taxable income, and then tax is applied on the remaining amount. For example, income between EGP 40,000 and EGP 55,000 is taxed at 10%, while income above EGP 1,200,000 is taxed at the top rate of 27.5%.
What are social insurance contributions and how much do I pay?
As an employee in Egypt, you contribute 11% of your salary to social insurance, but this contribution is capped at a maximum of EGP 1,837 per year based on the maximum social insurance salary of EGP 16,700. The good news is that this contribution is deductible from your taxable income, which reduces the amount of income tax you owe.
What is the Martyrs Fund contribution?
The Martyrs Fund contribution is a mandatory payroll deduction of 0.05% of your gross salary. Unlike social insurance contributions, this deduction is not deductible from your taxable income, so it comes out of your pay in addition to income tax and other contributions.
Do I pay tax on the first part of my income in Egypt?
The first EGP 40,000 of income is technically in a 0% tax bracket, but this is effectively covered by your personal allowance of EGP 20,000. This means you only start paying income tax on income above EGP 20,000 after the personal allowance is applied to your taxable income.
Can I deduct insurance or pension contributions from my taxes?
Life, health, and pension insurance deductions are available in Egypt but are not included in our default tax calculator model due to their variability and specific eligibility requirements. If you have qualifying insurance or pension arrangements, you may be able to deduct up to 15% of your net revenue or EGP 10,000, whichever is lower, so it's worth checking with a local tax advisor.
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