UIF Toolkit
English
isiZuluisiXhosaAfrikaansSepediEnglishSetswanaSesothoXitsonga
Open UIF Calculator
UIF Toolkit
Calculate
Learn
Language
isiZuluisiXhosaAfrikaansSepediEnglishSetswanaSesothoXitsonga
Privacy Policy·Terms of Use·[email protected]
Made by DEVBUILDTOOL team
UIF Toolkit

UIF Contribution Calculator

Calculate monthly employee and employer UIF contributions based on SARS 1% + 1% statutory rates and the ceiling.

UIF Contribution Calculator

Calculate monthly employee and employer UIF contributions based on SARS 1% + 1% statutory rates and the ceiling.

Total contribution (2%) · ✓ Below ceiling
ZAR 300.00
Employee contribution (1%): ZAR 150.00·Employer contribution (1%): ZAR 150.00
Calculation breakdown
  • Employee contribution (1%)ZAR 150.00
  • Employer contribution (1%)ZAR 150.00
How we calculated this
RemunerationZAR 15,000.00
Remuneration used after ceilingZAR 15,000.00
Employee contribution (1%) (1%)ZAR 150.00
Employer contribution (1%) (1%)ZAR 150.00
Total contribution (2%) (2%)ZAR 300.00
Max at ceilingZAR 177.12 / ZAR 354.24

Worked example

Calculate monthly employee and employer UIF contributions based on SARS 1% + 1% statutory rates and the ceiling.

RemunerationEmployee contribution (1%)Employer contribution (1%)Salary ceiling
R 10 000,00R 100,00R 100,00✓ Below ceiling
R 17 712,00R 177,12R 177,12✓ Below ceiling
R 25 000,00R 177,12R 177,12⚑ Capped at ceiling

Frequently Asked Questions

UIF Contribution Calculator: How we calculated this

Calculate monthly employee and employer UIF contributions based on SARS 1% + 1% statutory rates and the ceiling.

How much is deducted for UIF on my payslip?
  • Employee: 1% of liable remuneration.
  • Employer: A matching 1% contribution.
  • At the ceiling: R177.12 from each side, or R354.24 combined per month.
What is the UIF remuneration ceiling (R17,712)?
  • Monthly ceiling: R17,712, effective 1 June 2021.
  • Salaries above the ceiling: UIF contribution and benefit calculations still use R17,712.
⚠
Estimated — not a guaranteeThis is an independent estimator, not the UIF. Your actual entitlement is determined by the Fund.Your actual UIF entitlement and payment are determined by the Unemployment Insurance Fund using your contribution, employment and claim records.
Official sources
Last reviewed: 2026-09-01
View source details and official links
South African Revenue Service (SARS)Guide for Employers in respect of the Unemployment Insurance Contributions ActOfficial sourceDepartment of Employment and Labour — Unemployment Insurance FundUIF Benefit Calculation Fact Sheet — Daily Income, IRR and Credit DaysOfficial sourceDepartment of Employment and LabourUIF Online e-Services Portal (Employee Claims & Status)Official sourceGovernment GazetteUnemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001) and AmendmentsOfficial source
Independent estimator

This website is an independent informational toolkit. It is not affiliated with the Unemployment Insurance Fund, Department of Employment and Labour, SARS, or uFiling. Your actual UIF entitlement and payment are determined by the Unemployment Insurance Fund using your contribution, employment and claim records.