Kenya Social Insurance Calculator 2026 — NSSF + AHL

Calculate social insurance contributions in Kenya. NSSF at 6% of gross pay (capped at KES 1,080/month employee share) and Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) at 3% of gross pay.

Kenya Tax System

National Social Security Fund (NSSF) provides retirement benefits in Kenya. Both employee and employer contribute 6% of pensionable earnings, capped at a monthly ceiling of KES 18,000 (employee max KES 1,080). The Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) is a 3% contribution from gross salary — also matched by the employer — used to fund affordable housing programs. AHL has no cap.

2026 Rates: NSSF 6% employee + 6% employer (capped at 1,080/month each), AHL 3% employee + 3% employer.

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Kenya Social Insurance Calculator 2026 — NSSF + AHL

Calculate NSSF + AHL contributions in Kenya 2026. NSSF 6% capped, AHL 3%.

Kenya Social Contributions: NSSF 6% employee + 6% employer (pensionable pay capped at KES 18,000/month). Affordable Housing Levy (AHL) 3% employee.

Annual SalaryKsh 1,200,000
NSSF Employee (6% capped at KES 1,080)Ksh 1,080per month
NSSF Employer (6% capped at KES 1,080)Ksh 1,080per month
AHL Employee (3%)Ksh 3,000per month
Total Monthly ContributionKsh 5,1605.2% of salary

Contribution Split (Annual)

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