Sudan PAYE
Calculator 2026

Taxation Chamber progressive tax (0%–15%), NSIF social security (8% employee + 17% employer). Monthly computation per official bands.

✦ Includes AI Advisor 2026 evidence NSIF · 8% + 17% SDG · Sudanese Pound

Last verified: 2026 · Source: Taxation Chamber · NSIF Regulations

Also see: Sudan VAT Calculator

2026 Key Facts: PAYE bands (monthly): SDG 0–10,000 at 0%; 5% SDG 10,001–40,000; 10% SDG 40,001–70,000; 15% above SDG 70,000. NSIF total 25% (employee 8% + employer 17%). Employee NSIF contribution is fully deductible from taxable income.

Enter Your Details Sudanese Pound · SDG
Monthly Gross Salary SDG 300,000
SDG 10,000SDG 100,000,000
Or type exact monthly amountBefore any deductions
SDG
Active DeductionsToggle to include / exclude
NSIF (employee)
8% — tax-deductible

NSIF employee contribution (8%) is fully deductible from taxable income before PAYE is calculated. Employer NSIF (17%) is an additional cost shown in employer chart.

Monthly Take-Home Pay
SDG 0
After PAYE, NSIF & all deductions
Effective Tax Rate 0%

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Sudan PAYE Tax Guide 2025/26

Sudan levies employment income tax under the Income Tax Act 1986 (as amended), administered by the Taxation Chamber. The schedule has four progressive bands denominated in Sudanese Pounds (SDG), from 0% on the first SDG 24,000 annually to a top rate of 15% on income above SDG 60,000 per year. Rates are among the lowest in Africa, reflecting the country's current economic circumstances.

The NSIF (National Social Insurance Fund) collects social security contributions. Employees pay 8% of basic salary and employers contribute 17%, providing coverage for pensions, disability, and survivors' benefits.

Use the calculator above to estimate monthly net pay and employer cost in Sudan. The tool models NSIF contributions alongside income tax to give an accurate take-home figure under current Sudanese law.

Sudan Tax Bands

Annual Income (SDG)Rate
0 – 24,0000%
24,001 – 36,0005%
36,001 – 60,00010%
Above 60,00015%
Sudan Tax FAQ

Common PAYE Questions

What are the Sudan PAYE tax bands for 2026?

Four monthly bands: 0% on SDG 0–10,000; 5% on SDG 10,001–40,000; 10% on SDG 40,001–70,000; 15% above SDG 70,000. Applied monthly to taxable income (after NSIF deduction).

Is NSIF contribution deductible from PAYE taxable income?

Yes — the employee's mandatory 8% NSIF contribution is fully deductible from gross pay before calculating PAYE. This reduces your taxable income and therefore your PAYE tax. The employer's matching 17% contribution is a separate employer cost.

What does NSIF cover in Sudan?

The National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) provides social security coverage for employees, including pension, disability, and survivor benefits. Total contribution is 25% (employee 8% + employer 17%).

How is the effective tax rate calculated?

Effective tax rate = (Total PAYE tax / Gross salary) × 100%. This shows the average percentage of gross salary paid in income tax. The marginal rate (on the next SDG earned) may be higher due to progressive bands.

What is the difference between marginal and effective tax rates?

Marginal rate is the tax rate on your next SDG of income (your current band). Effective rate is your total tax divided by total income. Because of progressive bands, your marginal rate is typically higher than your effective rate.

Are there other payroll deductions in Sudan?

Beyond NSIF, there may be pension contributions, union dues, and other statutory deductions depending on employer policy. Always consult your employer or a Sudanese tax professional for comprehensive information.

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Sources & verification

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Last verified 2026-01-01

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Law, regulation, or version

Last verified: 2026 · Source: Taxation Chamber · NSIF Regulations Also see: Sudan VAT Calculator 2026 Key Facts: PAYE bands (monthly): SDG 0–10,000 at 0%; 5% SDG 10,001–40,000; 10% SDG 40,001–70,000; 15% above SDG 70,000

Calculation methodology

The calculator annualizes salary where needed, applies modeled employee statutory deductions, runs taxable income through the country PAYE bands, and derives net pay from gross pay minus modeled PAYE and statutory deductions. Employer-cost lines are informational where the page exposes them.

Known limitations

  • Informational estimate only. It is not professional tax, legal, payroll, or filing advice.
  • Sector-specific, regional, treaty, relief, and special-regime rules may not be fully modeled.
  • Confirm filing, registration, and remittance duties with the official authority or a qualified adviser before submission.

Test-case examples

Input: Annual gross salary: 0.
Expected: PAYE and statutory deductions should be 0 and net pay should not be negative.
Why: Establishes the zero-income baseline and catches negative liability regressions.

Input: Annual gross salary entered in the page currency.
Expected: Taxable income is processed through the visible country bands and net pay equals gross pay minus modeled deductions.
Why: Confirms the calculator is using the documented methodology rather than an opaque flat estimate.

Change history

  • 2026-05-02: Trust and verification panel added with source links, methodology, limitations, and report-error CTA.

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