Tunisia Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Tunisia
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Tunisia Income Tax Brackets (2025)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 TND | TND 0 - TND 5,000 | 0.0% |
| 5,000.01 to 10,000 TND (PIT 15% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 5,000 - TND 10,000 | 15.5% |
| 10,000.01 to 20,000 TND (PIT 25% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 10,000 - TND 20,000 | 25.5% |
| 20,000.01 to 30,000 TND (PIT 30% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 20,000 - TND 30,000 | 30.5% |
| 30,000.01 to 40,000 TND (PIT 33% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 30,000 - TND 40,000 | 33.5% |
| 40,000.01 to 50,000 TND (PIT 36% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 40,000 - TND 50,000 | 36.5% |
| 50,000.01 to 70,000 TND (PIT 38% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 50,000 - TND 70,000 | 38.5% |
| Beyond 70,000 TND (PIT 40% + SSC 0.5%) | TND 70,000+ | 40.5% |
Mandatory Social Security Contribution (CNSS)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee CNSS contribution (9.68% as of 2025) | TND 0+ | 9.7% |
Unemployment Insurance Fund Contribution
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Fund (0.5% as of 2025) | TND 0+ | 0.5% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2025
Currency
TND
Top Rate
40.5%
Brackets
8 brackets
Tax-Free Threshold
TND 5,000
Social Contributions
2 items
Assumptions
- · Model represents a resident employee earning salary income in 2025.
- · SSC rate of 0.5% is applied (FY2025 rate); will increase to 1% from FY2027.
- · Professional expense deduction of 10% capped at TND 2,000 is applied to salary income after mandatory social contributions.
- · Social Solidarity Contribution (SSC) is combined with PIT brackets as indicated in Finance Law 2025.
- · Non-resident flat rate regime (20%) is excluded; standard progressive scale applies.
- · Unemployment Insurance Fund contribution (0.5%) for both employer and employee is included in employee social contributions as of 2025.
- · Personal deductions (childcare, dependent parents, education, life insurance) are not modeled as they apply only to specific taxpayer profiles and are beyond the scope of a representative default model.
- · Capital gains taxes, inheritance taxes, and wealth taxes are excluded as they do not apply to employment salary income.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax will I pay as an employee in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses a progressive tax system with 8 income brackets ranging from 0% on the first 5,000 TND to 40.5% on income above 70,000 TND. The top rate combines a 40% personal income tax with a 0.5% Social Solidarity Contribution (SSC). Most employees also pay mandatory social security contributions of 9.68% plus 0.5% unemployment insurance on their gross income, both of which are tax-deductible.
What deductions can I claim on my salary income in Tunisia?
Employees can claim a professional expense deduction of 10% on their salary income after mandatory social contributions, capped at a maximum of 2,000 TND. This is the standard deduction applied to employment income; additional personal deductions for childcare, dependent parents, education, or life insurance may apply depending on your individual circumstances but are not included in the default tax calculation.
Do I pay social contributions as an employee in Tunisia?
Yes, employees pay two mandatory social contributions on their gross income: 9.68% to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) and 0.5% to the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Both contributions are tax-deductible, meaning they reduce your taxable income before income tax is calculated.
What is the Social Solidarity Contribution (SSC) in Tunisia?
The Social Solidarity Contribution is a 0.5% tax added to income tax brackets for employees earning above 5,000 TND per year. This means your total tax rate on income between 5,000 and 10,000 TND is 15.5% (15% PIT plus 0.5% SSC), and it continues to be combined with the PIT rate at each higher bracket.
How much take-home pay will I have after taxes and contributions in Tunisia?
Your take-home pay depends on your gross salary and which tax bracket it falls into. For example, someone earning 20,000 TND annually would pay income tax, social security contributions, and the unemployment insurance fund, then receive a 10% professional expense deduction (capped at 2,000 TND), resulting in a specific net amount. Use the tax calculator above to see your exact take-home pay based on your salary.
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