Tanzania Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Tanzania
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Tanzania Income Tax Brackets (2025)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3,240,000 TZS | TZS 0 - TZS 3,240,000 | 0.0% |
| 3,240,001 to 6,240,000 TZS | TZS 3,240,000 - TZS 6,240,000 | 8.0% |
| 6,240,001 to 9,120,000 TZS | TZS 6,240,000 - TZS 9,120,000 | 20.0% |
| 9,120,001 to 12,000,000 TZS | TZS 9,120,000 - TZS 12,000,000 | 25.0% |
| 12,000,001 TZS and above | TZS 12,000,000+ | 30.0% |
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee contribution | TZS 0+ | 10.0% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2025
Currency
TZS
Top Rate
30.0%
Brackets
5 brackets
Tax-Free Threshold
TZS 3,240,000
Social Contributions
1 item
Assumptions
- · Model represents a resident individual employee.
- · Tax brackets are provided on a monthly basis in the source; converted to annual by multiplying by 12.
- · NSSF employee contribution is 10% of remuneration (employer recovers up to 10% from employee); this is deductible from taxable income.
- · No personal allowance is available in Tanzania.
- · Non-resident rates and final withholding taxes excluded; model focuses on resident employee.
- · Employer-side costs (SDL, workers compensation fund tariff) are excluded as they do not affect employee take-home pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax do I pay in Tanzania if I'm an employee?
Tanzania has a progressive income tax system with five tax brackets. The first 3,240,000 TZS of annual income is tax-free, then rates increase from 8% up to 30% on income above 12,000,000 TZS. The tax you owe depends on your total annual salary and which brackets your income falls into.
What is the NSSF contribution and how does it affect my take-home pay?
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) requires employees to contribute 10% of their gross income, which is deducted from your salary before income tax is calculated. This 10% contribution reduces your taxable income, so it lowers the amount of income tax you ultimately owe.
Is there a personal allowance or tax-free threshold in Tanzania?
Tanzania does not offer a personal allowance, but there is a tax-free threshold of 3,240,000 TZS per year. Income below this amount is not taxed, and only income above this threshold becomes subject to the progressive tax rates.
What's the highest income tax rate in Tanzania and when do I pay it?
The highest income tax rate in Tanzania is 30%, which applies to annual income above 12,000,000 TZS. Before reaching that top bracket, you'll pay progressively higher rates of 8%, 20%, and 25% as your income increases through the lower brackets.
Do I need to account for regional differences in Tanzania's income tax?
The income tax system in Tanzania is uniform across the country, so tax rates and brackets are the same regardless of which region you work or live in. This tax model applies to resident individuals working as employees throughout Tanzania.
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