Calculateur IRPP Cameroun 2026

10% on first XAF 2,000,000; 15% on XAF 2,000,001–3,000,000; 25% on XAF 3,000,001–5,000,000; 35% above XAF 5,000,000. Applied annually to taxable income after CNPS deduction. Source: Direction Generale des Impots (DGI).

Yes — the employee CNPS contribution (4.2% of gross salary) is fully deducted from taxable income before applying tax bands. Employer CNPS (11.2%) is a separate employer cost and does not affect your take-home pay.

Employees pay 4.2% of gross salary to CNPS (Caisse Nationale de Prevoyance Sociale). Employers pay 11.2% on top. CNPS covers old-age pension, workplace injury, and family benefits. There is a contribution ceiling of XAF 750,000/month.

Start with gross monthly salary, deduct CNPS (4.2%), multiply by 12 to get annual taxable income, apply the 4-band progressive tax table, then divide by 12 for monthly PAYE. Additional surtaxes (CAC at 10% of tax) may apply.

The CAC is a 10% surcharge on your income tax that goes to local municipalities. If your PAYE tax is XAF 50,000, you pay an additional XAF 5,000 in CAC, making your total tax XAF 55,000.

Cameroon offers family allowances and deductions for dependents. Married employees and those with children may qualify for reduced tax rates. Overtime pay may also be partially exempt depending on industry and employment contract.

Employers pay 11.2% CNPS on top of the employee's gross salary. Total cost to company is gross salary plus the 11.2% employer CNPS contribution. There are no additional employer payroll taxes for most private-sector employees.

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