Nepal salary calculator 2026
Calculate your net (take-home) pay in Nepal from your gross monthly salary.
| Social insurance | -NPR 220 |
| Income tax | -NPR 18 |
| Net (take-home) | NPR 1,762 |
How salary is taxed in Nepal
Income tax in Nepal is progressive: marginal rates rise from 1% to 39% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 11% of gross salary. The standard VAT rate is 13%. For example, a gross salary of NPR 125,000 per month leaves about NPR 95,792 net, after NPR 15,458 income tax and NPR 13,750 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 23.37%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to NPR 500,000 | 1% |
| Up to NPR 700,000 | 10% |
| Up to NPR 1,000,000 | 20% |
| Up to NPR 2,000,000 | 30% |
| Up to NPR 5,000,000 | 36% |
| NPR 5,000,000 and above | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
How is net salary calculated in Nepal?
We take your gross pay, subtract social and pension contributions, then apply income tax on the remaining taxable amount. What is left is your net (take-home) pay.
Why is the effective rate lower than the headline income tax rate?
Because a tax-free allowance is subtracted before income tax is applied. The allowance is a fixed amount, so it matters a lot at lower salaries and very little at high ones. That is what pulls your effective rate below the statutory rate.
Does it include social security and pension contributions?
Yes. Employee social and pension contributions for Nepal are subtracted before income tax is applied, so the result reflects real take-home pay.
How accurate is the result for Nepal?
It uses the standard rates and brackets for the current tax year in Nepal. Personal allowances, benefits or special deductions in your case may change the final figure slightly.
What does this calculation leave out?
It models a single employee with no dependants using national rates. Regional or municipal income tax, household-based taxation, benefits in kind and contribution ceilings at higher salaries are not included, so a real payslip can differ.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026