Calculate your salary tax
Estimate for salaried individuals only. It does not include allowances that may be exempt, tax credits, other income or non-salaried slabs. Confirm against FBR's published rates or ask us for a review.
What are the salary tax slabs for tax year 2027?
| Annual taxable income (Rs) | Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 600,000 | Nil |
| 600,001 to 1,200,000 | 1% of the amount over 600,000 |
| 1,200,001 to 2,200,000 | Rs 6,000 + 11% of the amount over 1,200,000 |
| 2,200,001 to 3,200,000 | Rs 116,000 + 20% of the amount over 2,200,000 |
| 3,200,001 to 4,100,000 | Rs 316,000 + 25% of the amount over 3,200,000 |
| 4,100,001 to 5,600,000 | Rs 541,000 + 29% of the amount over 4,100,000 |
| 5,600,001 to 7,000,000 | Rs 976,000 + 32% of the amount over 5,600,000 |
| Above 7,000,000 | Rs 1,424,000 + 35% of the amount over 7,000,000 |
The 9% surcharge on high-earning salaried individuals no longer applies from tax year 2027.
What were the salary tax slabs for tax year 2026?
| Annual taxable income (Rs) | Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to 600,000 | Nil |
| 600,001 to 1,200,000 | 1% of the amount over 600,000 |
| 1,200,001 to 2,200,000 | Rs 6,000 + 11% of the amount over 1,200,000 |
| 2,200,001 to 3,200,000 | Rs 116,000 + 23% of the amount over 2,200,000 |
| 3,200,001 to 4,100,000 | Rs 346,000 + 30% of the amount over 3,200,000 |
| Above 4,100,000 | Rs 616,000 + 35% of the amount over 4,100,000 |
For tax year 2026 a 9% surcharge on the tax applies where taxable income exceeds Rs 10 million. The calculator applies it.
Salary tax calculator in Pakistan: how the result is worked out
The calculator converts your salary to an annual figure, finds the slab it falls in, and applies the fixed amount plus the percentage on the excess. Example for tax year 2027: a taxable salary of Rs 150,000 a month is Rs 1,800,000 a year. Tax is Rs 6,000 + 11% of Rs 600,000, which is Rs 72,000 a year, or Rs 6,000 a month.
Tax on salary in Pakistan: monthly examples
To calculate tax on salary in Pakistan, convert your taxable salary to an annual figure, find the slab it falls in, then add the fixed amount and the percentage on the excess. Divide by 12 for the monthly deduction. The table shows the result for common monthly salaries under the tax year 2027 slabs above.
| Monthly salary | Annual salary | Annual tax | Monthly tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | Rs 600,000 | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Rs 75,000 | Rs 900,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 250 |
| Rs 100,000 | Rs 1,200,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 500 |
| Rs 150,000 | Rs 1,800,000 | Rs 72,000 | Rs 6,000 |
| Rs 200,000 | Rs 2,400,000 | Rs 156,000 | Rs 13,000 |
| Rs 300,000 | Rs 3,600,000 | Rs 416,000 | Rs 34,667 |
| Rs 500,000 | Rs 6,000,000 | Rs 1,104,000 | Rs 92,000 |
These figures are estimates for salaried individuals. A pakistan salary calculator cannot see exempt allowances, tax credits or other income, so confirm your final number on IRIS. If you earn more than the threshold you will also need an NTN and a return; see income tax filing in Pakistan.
How much tax on Rs 45 lakh income, and what about a bonus?
For a salaried person in tax year 2027, an annual income of Rs 4,500,000 falls in the band above Rs 4,100,000. The tax is Rs 541,000 plus 29% of the amount over Rs 4,100,000. That is Rs 541,000 plus Rs 116,000, which comes to Rs 657,000 a year, or about Rs 54,750 a month. Under the tax year 2026 slabs the same income gives Rs 756,000. Type your own figure into the calculator above to check.
A bonus is part of your salary income, so it is added to your annual total and can push part of your pay into a higher band. Employers normally deduct tax on the estimated annual total, which is why a bonus month can show a bigger deduction. The calculator takes taxable salary only. Credits, such as certain donations or pension contributions, can lower the final tax but are not applied here. Read income tax filing in Pakistan for how they are claimed.
What to do after you know your tax
If you earn more than the exempt threshold, you need an NTN and a return; see income tax filing in Pakistan and NTN registration in Pakistan. If your employer already deducts tax, filing a return still reconciles it. Income beyond salary, such as rent or freelance work, is not covered by this calculator. See freelancer and IT exporter tax filing in Pakistan.