Tanzania Social Insurance Calculator 2026

NSSF 10% employee + 15% employer, Skills levy 6% employer.

Tanzania Tax System

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is Tanzania's mandatory pension scheme. Employees contribute 10% of gross salary, while employers contribute 15%. Additionally, employers must pay a Skills and Development Levy of 6% of gross payroll to the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA). The total employer cost is 21% (15% NSSF + 6% skills levy), bringing total contributions to 31% of salary.

2026 Rates: NSSF: 10% employee + 15% employer, Skills & Development Levy: 6% employer. Total: 31%.

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Tanzania Social Insurance Calculator 2026

NSSF 10% employee + 15% employer, Skills levy 6% employer.

Tanzania NSSF: Employee 10% + Employer 15%. Skills & Development Levy: 6% (employer). Total 31% of salary.

Annual SalaryTSh 12,000,000
NSSF Employee (10%)TSh 100,000per month
NSSF Employer (15%)TSh 150,000per month
Skills Levy (6% ER)TSh 60,000per month
Total Monthly ContributionTSh 310,00031% of salary

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