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Employment Cost Calculator in Rwanda

Hiring in Rwanda? Instantly calculate your total cost to employ — taxes, benefits, and more

Updated on July 26, 2025

Employment Cost Calculator for Rwanda

Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Rwanda, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.

Employer Tax Contributions

Tax Type Rate Base
PAYE (Income Tax) Progressive (0-30%) Employee's Taxable Income
Social Security (Pension) 6% (Employer) Employee's Gross Salary
Occupational Hazards 2% Gross Monthly Payroll
Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) 0.5% Employee's Net Salary

Filing & Compliance

  • Monthly PAYE and Social Security Contributions: Due by the 15th day of the following month.
  • Annual PAYE Reconciliation: Required, often due by a specific date in the first few months of the year following the tax year (e.g., by January 31st or March 31st).
  • Unified Declaration System: PAYE and all RSSB contributions (excluding voluntary pension) are declared via a single return through the RRA's online portal.

Income Tax Brackets

Income Range (FRW) Tax Rate
0 - 60,000 0%
60,001 - 100,000 10%
100,001 - 200,000 20%
200,001 and above 30%

Employee Contributions

Deduction Type Rate (Employee) Cap
Pension Scheme 3% No Cap
Medical Insurance 7.5% No Cap
Maternity Leave Benefits 0.3% No Cap

Personal Allowances

  • No specific personal allowances are provided for in Rwandan tax law.
  • Deductions can be claimed for expenses incurred wholly and exclusively in the production of employment income.
  • Contributions to the Rwanda Social Security Fund are deductible.
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