Why Use These Payroll Tools?
Labour Law Compliant
Every overtime rate, leave entitlement, and social security rule is sourced directly from each country's Labour Act — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and 50 more.
All Social Contributions
NHF, NSITF, NSSF, SHIF, SSNIT, UIF, SDL, GEPF — every statutory deduction calculated correctly so your payroll is always compliant.
From Hire to Retire
Payslip generation, pension projections, job offer evaluations, staff cost modelling — the full employee lifecycle in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime calculated in Africa?
Most African countries follow a tiered model: the first 2 hours beyond normal working time are paid at 1.5× the hourly rate, and subsequent hours at 2×. Public holiday work is typically 2× or 3×. Nigeria's Labour Act, Kenya's Employment Act, and Ghana's Labour Act all follow this structure, though specific thresholds vary. Our overtime calculator applies each country's exact rules.
What is the minimum annual leave entitlement in Africa?
Leave entitlements vary significantly: Nigeria guarantees a minimum of 6 working days per year (rising to 12 after a year), Kenya provides 21 days, South Africa 15 working days (21 consecutive days), Ghana 15 working days. Our leave calculator shows the statutory minimum for each of the 54 African countries and calculates prorated entitlements.
How do pension and social security contributions work?
Each country has its own scheme. Nigeria splits pension between employer (10%) and employee (8%) under the PRA. Kenya's NSSF has tiered contributions by salary band; SHIF replaces the old NHIF. South Africa has UIF (1% each from employer and employee), SDL (1% employer), and GEPF for public servants. Ghana's SSNIT takes 11% employee + 2.5% employer for Tier 1. Our tools calculate all of these automatically.
Can I generate a PDF payslip?
Yes — our payslip generator produces a professional payslip with full earnings and deduction breakdown that you can download as a PDF. It supports all African currencies and includes country-specific statutory deduction labels.
What is the difference between CTC and net salary in Africa?
Cost to Company (CTC) is the total employment cost — gross salary plus all employer contributions (pension, UIF, SDL, NSITF, etc.). Net salary is what the employee receives after all statutory deductions (PAYE, employee pension, NHF, NSSF). Our payslip and staff cost tools show both views clearly.
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