South Africa public servant salary calculator

Public-service salary level and notch calculator

Select a 2026 salary level and notch, then estimate monthly gross pay, GEPF, PAYE, housing allowance, take-home pay and back pay.

ZA inputs only

South African rand (ZAR)

Calculate a public-service notch

Use the annual notch from the applicable DPSA or OSD table, then model an adjustment, allowances, GEPF and payslip deductions.

Public-service salary levelSelect the level shown on the appointment letter or salary table.Current notch / pointThe annual salary below updates from the official 1 April 2026 table.

Current annual notch salaryRCopy the annual amount from the current official level or OSD table.

Pay adjustment to model%Back-pay periodmonthsMonthly housing allowanceRJuly 2026 allowance shown by default; enter 0 for TCE or another ineligible arrangement.Other monthly allowancesRGEPF employee contribution%Applied to revised monthly basic salary.PAYE age rebateMedical scheme memberspeopleInclude the taxpayer; enter 0 when no medical tax credit applies.Other monthly deductionsR

Salary Level 7 · Notch 1

Estimated monthly take-home payR 23 913R 0 estimated back pay

Current annual notch: R 338 106
Revised annual notch: R 338 106
Revised monthly basic: R 28 176
Monthly allowances: R 2 037
Gross monthly pay: R 30 213
GEPF contribution: −R 2 113
Estimated monthly PAYE: −R 4 187
Other deductions: −R 0
Monthly basic increase: +R 0

Uses the 2027 SARS individual bands and rebates for a planning estimate. Public Service Act officers are not charged UIF. Payroll outcomes can differ for fringe benefits, retirement deductions and credits.

Calculation scope

What this South Africa public service calculator covers

Basis checked: 1 July 2026

Official levels and notches

Salary Levels 1–12 use exact annual amounts from the DPSA table effective 1 April 2026; OSD users can enter the applicable official notch manually.

Current deduction rules

The estimate applies the 7.5% GEPF employee contribution and 2027 SARS bands, rebates and medical tax credits. Public Service Act officers are UIF-exempt.

Increase and back-pay view

An editable adjustment shows the revised annual notch, monthly increase and gross back pay for the selected number of months.

Primary references

Official South Africa public service sources

DPSA Circular 15 of 20264% pensionable adjustment effective 1 April 2026 and covered employee groups.DPSA 2026 salary and OSD annexuresExact annual notches for Salary Levels 1–12 and occupation-specific dispensations.SARS individual tax rates2027 tax-year brackets and age rebates used in the PAYE estimate.GEPF contribution guidanceEmployee contribution of 7.5% of pensionable salary.DPSA housing allowance — July 2026Current R2,037.28 monthly entitlement and cash-versus-ILSF treatment.