Tax year 2026-27
Pakistan salary tax calculator 2026-27
Work out how much salary tax you pay in Pakistan for tax year 2026-27. Enter a monthly or annual gross salary in PKR and the calculator applies the FBR salaried slabs enacted in the Finance Act 2026, then shows your income tax, effective rate and take-home pay.
Pakistan income tax calculator
2026-27 rates · FBR · PKR
Before tax. Do not include bonuses or benefits unless they are paid monthly.
Current year: 2026-27
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The 2026-27 budget cut the middle rates and abolished the 9% surcharge that applied to high salaries in 2025-26. Earlier years are still available in the tax year selector so you can compare what changed.
Pakistan tax at a glance
Reviewed 1 November 2026- Tax year
- 2026-27
- Currency
- PKR
- Tax-free threshold
- PKR 600,000
- Top marginal rate
- 35%
- Top rate applies above
- PKR 7,000,000
- Official source
- FBR
The first band is taxed at 0%.
Source: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). How these figures are verified.
Worked example
Someone earning PKR 300,000 a year in Pakistan would pay an estimated PKR 0 in income tax, an effective rate of 0%, and take home PKR 300,000.
| Gross salary | PKR 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Taxable income | PKR 300,000 |
| Income tax | PKR 0 |
| Take-home pay | PKR 300,000 |
At other salaries
Annual tax and take-home pay at common salary levels, using the same 2026-27 rules.
| Salary | Tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| PKR 1,200,000 | PKR 6,000 | PKR 1,194,000 |
| PKR 2,400,000 | PKR 156,000 | PKR 2,244,000 |
| PKR 4,800,000 | PKR 744,000 | PKR 4,056,000 |
| PKR 12,000,000 | PKR 3,174,000 | PKR 8,826,000 |
Default options applied. Change the options in the calculator for a closer estimate.
Pakistan income tax bands for 2026-27
Each rate applies only to the income inside its band. The table shows the bands used for the default options in the calculator.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| PKR 0 – PKR 600,000 | 0% |
| PKR 600,000 – PKR 1,200,000 | 1% |
| PKR 1,200,000 – PKR 2,200,000 | 11% |
| PKR 2,200,000 – PKR 3,200,000 | 20% |
| PKR 3,200,000 – PKR 4,100,000 | 25% |
| PKR 4,100,000 – PKR 5,600,000 | 29% |
| PKR 5,600,000 – PKR 7,000,000 | 32% |
| Above PKR 7,000,000 | 35% |
Common Pakistan salaries
Worked estimates for the salaries people look up most, each with its own band breakdown, nearby salaries and take-home figure.
How the Pakistan calculation works
- Pakistan taxes salary on a progressive scale, so each band applies only to the part of your income that falls inside it.
- There is no general standard deduction for salaried income in this model. Tax starts at the gross salary you enter.
- For 2026-27 the 9% surcharge on income above PKR 10 million no longer applies.
What the estimate includes
Included
- FBR salaried income tax slabs for the selected tax year
- The 9% surcharge on taxable income above PKR 10 million, where that year had one
Not included
- EOBI, provident fund and other payroll deductions
- Zakat, charitable donations, tax credits and investment allowances
- Non-salary income, property income and business income
Pakistan tax questions
Which Pakistan tax years can I compare?
The calculator includes 2026-27, 2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24 and 2022-23. The default is 2026-27, the year enacted in the Finance Act 2026.
What are the Pakistan income tax slabs for 2026-27?
Salaried income is taxed in bands: 0% up to PKR 600,000, 1% from 600,001 to 1,200,000, 11% to 2,200,000, 20% to 3,200,000, 25% to 4,100,000, 29% to 5,600,000, 32% to 7,000,000, and 35% above that.
Is the 9% surcharge still charged in 2026-27?
No. The surcharge on taxable income above PKR 10 million applied in 2025-26 and was abolished for 2026-27. Choose 2025-26 in the tax year selector if you need to estimate the earlier charge.
Does this replace an FBR assessment?
No. It is an independent estimate based on the published salaried slabs. Your employer withholds tax monthly and your actual liability can change with allowances, exemptions and tax credits. Use the FBR IRIS portal for filing.
Sources
Salaried income tax slabs for tax year 2026-27 as enacted in the Finance Act 2026 and published by the FBR.
Last reviewed 1 November 2026. See the methodology for how rates are checked.
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Tax Globy is independent. Results are estimates for general information and are not tax advice from Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).