NZ PAYE Calculator
Calculate your New Zealand PAYE (Pay As You Earn) income tax per pay period using 2024-25 tax brackets effective 31 July 2024. See weekly, fortnightly, or monthly PAYE withholding from your salary.
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Calculate NZ PAYE (Pay As You Earn) income tax withholding per pay period using 2024-25 brackets effective 31 July 2024. Shows weekly, fortnightly, or monthly PAYE from your gross salary.
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.
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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).
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What is PAYE in New Zealand?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is income tax deducted by your employer from each pay and sent directly to Inland Revenue (IRD) on your behalf.
What are the 2024-25 NZ PAYE brackets?
Five brackets: $0-$15,600 at 10.5%, $15,601-$53,500 at 17.5%, $53,501-$78,100 at 30%, $78,101-$180,000 at 33%, and over $180,001 at 39%.
How much PAYE on $80,000 per fortnight?
On NZ$80,000, total annual PAYE is approximately $16,277, which is $626 per fortnight (every two weeks).
Is PAYE the same as income tax?
PAYE is the method of collecting income tax, not a separate tax. Your employer deducts estimated income tax each pay and sends it to IRD. At year-end, IRD reconciles to check if you paid the correct amount.
Do I need to file a tax return in NZ?
Most salary and wage earners do not need to file. IRD sends an automatic income tax assessment. You may need to file if you have rental income, self-employment, or other untaxed sources.
What tax code should I use in NZ?
Most employees on one job use tax code M (primary employment). Secondary jobs use S, SH, or ST depending on income. IRD provides a tax code wizard on their website to help you pick the correct code for your situation.
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