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Benin PAYE Calculator 2025/26

Calculate your monthly take-home pay using DGI progressive tax rates (0%–25%), CNPS contributions, and Benin employment law. Accurate, free, instant. Generated for the Beninese employment market.

DGI 0%–25%
CNPS 2.5% / 9.5%
Annual Bands
2025/26
Updated 10 March 2026 · Source: DGI (impots.finances.gouv.bj), CNPS. Informational only.
Salary Input Annual or monthly gross
Annual Gross SalaryXOF per year
XOF

Enter your annual gross salary. Monthly equivalent shown in slider.

Adjust with slider XOF 25,000/mo
XOF 8,333/mo XOF 1.67M/mo
Active DeductionsToggle to include / exclude
CNPS (all employees)
2.5% employee — tax-deductible

CNPS employee contribution (2.5%) is fully deductible from taxable income before DGI is calculated. Employer CNPS (9.5%) is an additional cost shown in employer chart.

Annual Take-Home Pay
XOF 0
After DGI tax, CNPS & all deductions
Effective Tax Rate 0%
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DGI 2025/26 Annual Bands ▾
XOF 0 – 300,0000% — exempt
XOF 300,001 – 600,0002% on excess above 300k
XOF 600,001 – 1,200,0005% on excess above 600k
XOF 1,200,001 – 2,400,00010% on excess above 1.2M
XOF 2,400,001 – 4,800,00015% on excess above 2.4M
XOF 4,800,001 – 9,600,00020% on excess above 4.8M
Above XOF 9,600,00025% on excess above 9.6M

Calculated annually on taxable income (gross minus CNPS). CNPS employee contribution (2.5%) is fully deductible from gross before DGI is applied.

CNPS Contribution Rates ▾
Employee CNPS2.5% of gross (no cap)
Employer CNPS9.5% of gross (no cap)

Total CNPS contribution: 12% (2.5% employee + 9.5% employer). Employee contribution is deductible from taxable income before DGI calculation. Paid to CNPS via employer.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not professional tax or legal advice. Rates based on Beninese DGI regulations and CNPS Act. Verify with DGI (impots.finances.gouv.bj) or a qualified Beninese tax advisor.
Benin Tax FAQ

Common PAYE Questions

What are the Benin DGI progressive tax bands for 2025/26?

Seven annual bands: 0% on first XOF 300,000; 2% on XOF 300,001–600,000; 5% on XOF 600,001–1,200,000; 10% on XOF 1,200,001–2,400,000; 15% on XOF 2,400,001–4,800,000; 20% on XOF 4,800,001–9,600,000; 25% above XOF 9,600,000. All rates apply to taxable income after CNPS deduction.

Is CNPS contribution deductible from DGI taxable income?

Yes — the employee's mandatory 2.5% CNPS contribution is fully deductible from gross pay before calculating DGI. This reduces your taxable income and therefore your DGI tax. The employer's 9.5% contribution is a separate employer cost, not deducted from your pay.

When are Benin PAYE taxes calculated and paid?

Benin PAYE is calculated annually based on total employment income for the fiscal year. Employers withhold PAYE monthly from salaries and remit to DGI by the 15th of the following month. Annual reconciliation occurs at year-end.

What is the total CNPS contribution rate in Benin?

The total CNPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale) contribution is 12% of gross salary: 2.5% paid by the employee (deductible from DGI taxable income) and 9.5% paid by the employer as an additional cost. There is no upper cap on CNPS contributions.

Are there any other mandatory deductions in Benin?

Beyond DGI income tax and CNPS, Benin does not have separate levies equivalent to Tanzania's SDL or WCF. Employees may have deductions for pension contributions, health insurance, or trade union dues depending on their employment contract.

What is the salary in the calculator equivalent to in monthly terms?

The annual gross salary you enter is divided by 12 to show a monthly equivalent salary. However, Benin income tax is calculated on annual total income, not monthly bands like some other countries. Use the monthly equivalent for salary planning purposes only.

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