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Ultimate New Zealand🇳🇿 PAYE Tax Calculator

Get a clear, detailed breakdown of your take-home pay. Instantly see your net salary after tax and ACC levy, based on official 2025-2026 IRD rates.

  • Always Accurate: Uses the latest 2025-2026 tax year rules for New Zealand.
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Calculate Your Take-Home Pay

Enter your annual salary to see a full breakdown for the 2025-2026 tax year.

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New Zealand Income Tax at a Glance

Here are the income tax rates and bands for the 2025-2026 tax year.

$0 - $15,600

10.5%

$15,601 - $53,500

17.5%

$53,501 - $78,100

30%

$78,101 - $180,000

33%

$180,001 - and over

39%

Note: These rates do not include the ACC Earner's Levy of 1.67%. There is no tax-free personal allowance in New Zealand.

For official information, please refer to the official IRD website.

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