UIF Calculator South Africa
Work out the monthly UIF contribution on a salary — the 1% from the employee and 1% from the employer — with the R17,712 salary cap applied.
UIF is capped at a salary of R17,712 per month, so the maximum each side pays is R177.12. 360books calculates UIF on every payslip automatically.
How UIF is calculated
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is funded by a total contribution of 2% of an employee's salary — 1% deducted from the employee and 1% paid by the employer. It's capped at a monthly salary of R17,712, so the most either side contributes is R177.12 a month.
Frequently asked questions
How much UIF do I pay?
1% of your salary, capped at R177.12 per month (on salaries of R17,712 or more). Your employer pays a matching 1%.
Who pays UIF?
Both — the employee contributes 1% (deducted from pay) and the employer contributes another 1%, for 2% total paid over to SARS/UIF.
Running payroll?
360books works out UIF, PAYE, SDL and ETI on every payslip — built for South Africa.
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