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Pakistan Salary Tax Calculator 2026-27
Calculate estimated monthly and annual salary income tax, take-home salary and progressive slab details for Pakistan Tax Year 2027.
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How Your Salary Tax Is Calculated
Pakistan Salary Tax Slabs 2026–27
| Annual Taxable Income | Tax Rate | Tax Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| PKR 0 – 600,000 | 0% | 0% of taxable income |
| PKR 600,001 – 1,200,000 | 1% | 1% of amount exceeding PKR 600,000 |
| PKR 1,200,001 – 2,200,000 | 11% | PKR 6,000 + 11% of amount exceeding PKR 1,200,000 |
| PKR 2,200,001 – 3,200,000 | 20% | PKR 116,000 + 20% of amount exceeding PKR 2,200,000 |
| PKR 3,200,001 – 4,100,000 | 25% | PKR 316,000 + 25% of amount exceeding PKR 3,200,000 |
| PKR 4,100,001 – 5,600,000 | 29% | PKR 541,000 + 29% of amount exceeding PKR 4,100,000 |
| PKR 5,600,001 – 7,000,000 | 32% | PKR 976,000 + 32% of amount exceeding PKR 5,600,000 |
| Above PKR 7,000,000 | 35% | PKR 1,424,000 + 35% of amount exceeding PKR 7,000,000 |
Pakistan’s salaried income tax is progressive: each rate applies according to the applicable annual taxable-income slab, rather than applying the highest rate to all income.
Tax Rules and Sources
This calculator uses the published salaried individual schedule for Tax Year 2027 and is based on the Finance Act 2026 / Finance Bill 2026 materials and the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 as amended.
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
- FBR Withholding Tax Rate Card — Tax Year 2027
- Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 — FBR
Tax Year: 2027 · Financial Year: 2026–27 · Last Reviewed: 9 October 2026
This calculator provides an estimate based on published Pakistan salary tax rules. Actual payroll deductions may differ depending on applicable exemptions, adjustments, and individual circumstances.
What Is Pakistan Salary Income Tax?
Pakistan salary income tax is a federal income-tax estimate for qualifying salaried individuals. The same published salaried schedule is relevant to employees in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Hyderabad; this calculator does not create different city or province slabs for Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Balochistan.
How to Calculate Salary Tax in Pakistan
Choose whether your gross salary is monthly or annual, enter any additional annual amounts you understand to be taxable, and calculate. Monthly salary is annualized before the progressive schedule is applied.
Monthly vs Annual Salary Tax
Payroll deductions may be collected monthly, while the slab schedule is annual. This page shows an average monthly tax by dividing the annual estimate by 12; actual payroll withholding can vary during the year.
How to Calculate Take-Home Salary
The displayed estimate subtracts the calculated income tax from the annual gross amount you entered and divides the result by 12 for net monthly salary. Other payroll deductions are not included.
Understanding Progressive Income Tax
Progressive taxation applies rates to the relevant income bands. Crossing a threshold does not mean that the highest rate applies to the entire salary.
Who Can Use This Calculator?
It is intended for an estimate based on the published qualifying salaried-individual schedule. It is not a non-salaried, business, company, provincial, payroll-benefits or filing calculator.
Important Notes and Limitations
Enter only amounts you understand to be taxable. This implementation does not automatically apply exemptions, rebates, tax credits, pension rules, non-salary income, special regimes, deductions or employer-specific adjustments.
Pakistan Salary Tax FAQ
How much salary is tax-free in Pakistan?
Under the Tax Year 2027 salaried schedule used here, annual taxable income up to PKR 600,000 has a 0% rate. Other taxable income and individual circumstances may affect payroll deductions.
How is monthly salary tax calculated in Pakistan?
The calculator annualizes monthly salary, adds the taxable allowance and bonus amounts you enter, applies the progressive annual slab, and divides the annual estimate by 12 for an average monthly tax.
What are the salary tax slabs for 2026–27?
The calculator uses the eight salaried slabs published for Tax Year 2027, from 0% up to 35%, with thresholds from PKR 600,000 through PKR 7,000,000.
How much tax is deducted from a PKR 100,000 salary?
With no additional taxable allowances or bonus, PKR 100,000 monthly is PKR 1,200,000 annually. The estimate is PKR 6,000 annually, or PKR 500 per average month.
How much tax is deducted from a PKR 150,000 salary?
With no additional taxable allowances or bonus, PKR 150,000 monthly is PKR 1,800,000 annually. The estimate is PKR 72,000 annually, or PKR 6,000 per average month.
How much tax is deducted from a PKR 200,000 salary?
With no additional taxable allowances or bonus, PKR 200,000 monthly is PKR 2,400,000 annually. The estimate is PKR 156,000 annually, or PKR 13,000 per average month.
Is salary tax the same in Lahore and Karachi?
The federal salaried slabs used here do not change merely because an employee lives in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or another Pakistani city. Individual payroll details can still differ.
What is the difference between gross and net salary?
Gross salary is the salary before the estimated income tax. Net or take-home salary is the gross amount minus the estimated tax; actual payslips may include other deductions.
Does the calculator include bonuses and allowances?
Yes. Enter only amounts you reasonably understand to be taxable in the additional annual taxable allowances and bonus fields. The calculator does not decide whether a specific allowance is exempt.
Is WCODX affiliated with FBR?
No. WCODX is an independent website and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Federal Board of Revenue. Use official FBR resources and professional advice for filing or payroll decisions.