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How to Use the World Ledgers PAYE and WHT Calculators

17 Mar 2026 · Patrick Mwangi

World Ledgers publishes free public tools so HR and consultants can estimate numbers before payroll.

PAYE calculator

  1. Open /tools/paye-calculator.
  2. Choose Gross → Net or Net → Gross.
  3. Enter the amount in KES.
  4. Toggle NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy and PAYE as needed.
  5. Read the breakdown: statutory deductions, taxable income, relief and net.

Withholding tax (professional fees)

  1. Open /tools/withholding-tax-calculator.
  2. Enter the gross fee or the net received.
  3. WHT is 5% when the fee is above KSh 24,000.

These tools estimate a simple salary/fee. Full payroll with benefits, HELB and overtime runs inside HRM.