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South Africa UIF calculator

Calculate South African Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) monthly 1% employee and 1% employer contributions capped at R177.12 per month each.

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Statutory earnings threshold is R17,712 per month (R212,544 per year)
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Total Monthly UIF Contribution (2%)
/ month
Subject Monthly Earnings

Employee Share (1%) Deduction

Employer Share (1%) Contribution

Contributions are paid monthly to SARS or directly to the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Maximum statutory deduction is R177.12 each per month.

About this tool

Calculate statutory monthly Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions for South African employers and employees. Applies the 1% employee deduction and 1% employer contribution against the statutory maximum earnings ceiling of R17,712 per month (R177.12 per month each).

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter monthly gross remuneration.
  2. 2 View the 1% employee deduction, 1% employer contribution, and total 2% monthly UIF remittance.
  3. 3 Review annual contribution totals and verify ceiling caps.

Questions

What is the maximum monthly UIF contribution in South Africa?

The statutory monthly remuneration ceiling is R17,712. The employee and employer each contribute 1%, resulting in a maximum statutory deduction of R177.12 each per month (total R354.24/month).

Who must pay UIF in South Africa?

All employees working more than 24 hours per month with an employer are legally required to contribute to UIF, except public servants and foreign employees on international contracts.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.