NSSF Calculator

Calculate your National Social Security Fund Deduction from your Gross Pay with updated February 2026 rates (KES 108,000 upper limit)

ENTER GROSS MONTHLY SALARY

KES

SELECT NSSF PERIOD

DEDUCT NSSF

Tier I: 6% of earnings up to KES 9,000

Tier II: 6% of earnings above KES 9,000 up to KES 108,000

Note: Tier II can be remitted to alternative approved schemes

⚡ 2026 NSSF Rates Summary (NEW):

  • Lower Earnings Limit (LEL): KES 9,000 (was 8,000)
  • Upper Earnings Limit (UEL): KES 108,000 (was 72,000)
  • Contribution Rate: 6% (employee) + 6% (employer)
  • Maximum Monthly Contribution: KES 12,960 total (KES 6,480 each from employee and employer) (was 8,640 total)
TIER I CONTRIBUTION
6% of earnings up to KES 9,000
KES 540
TIER II CONTRIBUTION
6% of earnings above KES 9,000 up to KES 108,000
KES 372
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION
50% of total contribution
KES 456
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
50% of total contribution
KES 456
TOTAL NSSF DEDUCTION
Split equally between employer and employee
KES 912

Compliance Reminders:

  • Due date: 15th of the following month
  • Contributions are split equally between employer and employee
  • For salaries above KES 108,000, contribution is capped at KES 12,960 (total)
  • Tier II can be remitted to alternative approved pension schemes

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