Managed payroll in Kenya
Managed payroll for teams employing people in Kenya. A specialist calculates PAYE, NSSF Tier I and II, SHIF and the Housing Levy, reviews the run, and prepares your filings.
What goes into a Kenya payslip
| Item | Who pays | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| PAYE | Employee | Progressive monthly bands from 10% to 35%, less personal relief |
| NSSF Tier I & II | Employee and employer | 6% each side, up to the NSSF earnings ceiling |
| SHIF | Employee | 2.75% of gross pay, with a monthly minimum |
| Housing Levy | Employee and employer | 1.5% each side |
These are the rates and structure our payslip calculator uses. Statutory rates change, so your OurPay specialist confirms current figures with KRA and the relevant fund before every run.
How we run it
- You send the month's changes: hours, starters and leavers.
- We calculate PAYE and every statutory deduction for Kenya.
- A payroll specialist reviews the run.
- You approve it. Nothing is filed or paid without your approval.
- We prepare and submit filings, send payslips, and prepare bank files.
See the full seven-step process.
Try the numbers
Use the Kenya PAYE and payslip calculator to see how net pay and cost to company are worked out.
Guides for Kenya
- NSSF contributions
- SHIF contributions
- Housing Levy
- PAYE tax bands
- Payslip requirements
- Filing deadlines in all four countries