17 Mar 2026
· Patrick Mwangi
World Ledgers publishes free public tools so HR and consultants can estimate numbers before payroll.
PAYE calculator
- Open /tools/paye-calculator.
- Choose Gross → Net or Net → Gross.
- Enter the amount in KES.
- Toggle NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy and PAYE as needed.
- Read the breakdown: statutory deductions, taxable income, relief and net.
Withholding tax (professional fees)
- Open /tools/withholding-tax-calculator.
- Enter the gross fee or the net received.
- 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.