Kazakhstan Tax Calculator (2026)

Income tax rates and take-home pay for Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Bracket Income Range Rate
Income up to 8,500 MCIKZT 0 - KZT 32,580,50010.0%
Income above 8,500 MCIKZT 32,580,500+15.0%

Personal allowance: KZT 114,990

Obligatory pension contribution (OPC)

Bracket Income Range Rate
OPC 10%KZT 0+10.0%

Capped at KZT 51,000,000 per year

Obligatory medical insurance contribution (OMIC)

Bracket Income Range Rate
Employee OMIC 2%KZT 0+2.0%

Capped at KZT 20,400,000 per year

Key Facts

Tax Year

2026

Currency

KZT

Top Rate

15.0%

Brackets

2 brackets

Allowance

KZT 114,990

Social Contributions

2 items

Assumptions

  • · MCI (monthly calculation index) for 2026 is approximately 3,833 KZT; 8,500 MCI threshold approximately 32,580,500 KZT annually.
  • · MMW (minimum monthly wage) for 2026 is 85,000 KZT.
  • · Employee OMIC capped at 20 times MMW per month (1,700,000 KZT per month or 20,400,000 KZT annually).
  • · OPC (obligatory pension contributions) capped at 50 times MMW per month (4,250,000 KZT per month or 51,000,000 KZT annually).
  • · OMIC base cap for employer contributions is 40 times MMW per month (3,400,000 KZT per month).
  • · Basic tax deduction is 30 MCI per month (approximately 114,990 KZT annually at 2026 rate).
  • · Employer-side social contributions (social tax, obligatory social insurance, OMIC, OPC, OPPC) excluded per specification.
  • · Model assumes representative employee is not in privileged category (no social tax deduction for disability or veteran status).
  • · Representative employee is Kazakhstan citizen or eligible non-citizen with residence permit.
  • · No church tax, no optional expat regime applied.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top income tax rate in Kazakhstan?

The highest marginal income tax rate in Kazakhstan is 0.1%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.

How many tax brackets does Kazakhstan have?

Kazakhstan has 2 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.

How is take-home pay calculated in Kazakhstan?

Take-home pay in Kazakhstan is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.

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