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NZ PAYE Calculator

Calculate your New Zealand PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax per pay period using 2024-25 tax brackets.

Regional Rule Context

JurisdictionNew Zealand
CurrencyNZ$ (NZD)
Effective fromJul 31, 2024
Version1.0
Last reviewedMar 1, 2026
Next reviewJul 1, 2026
Source: Inland Revenue (IRD)View

New Zealand Rates and Rules

Minimum WageNZ$23.15/hr
ACC Earners' Levy1.6%
KiwiSaver (Employee)3%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%
KiwiSaver (Employer)3% min
Student Loan12% over $22,828
Standard Hours40hrs/week

PAYE Tax Brackets

$0 - $15,60010.5%
$15,601 - $53,50017.5%
$53,501 - $78,10030%
$78,101 - $180,00033%
$180,001+39%

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Calculate PAYE (Pay As You Earn) withholding per pay period using NZ 2024-25 tax brackets.

Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jul 31, 2024 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.

Formula

PAYE per Period = Annual PAYE / Pay Periods

PAYE is the income tax your employer deducts from each pay. The annual tax liability is divided by the number of pay periods (52 weekly, 26 fortnightly, or 12 monthly).

New Zealand FAQs

What is PAYE?

PAYE is income tax deducted by your employer from each pay and sent to IRD on your behalf.

What are the NZ PAYE brackets?

$0-$15,600: 10.5%. $15,601-$53,500: 17.5%. $53,501-$78,100: 30%. $78,101-$180,000: 33%. $180,001+: 39%.

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