Paytective
2026/27 tax year, from 1 April 2026

What’s your take-home pay?

Enter your pay and see what lands in your account after PAYE, ACC, KiwiSaver and your student loan, every week, fortnight, month and year.

Common questions

How is take-home pay worked out?

Your gross pay, less PAYE income tax (10.5% to $15,600, 17.5% to $53,500, 30% to $78,100, 33% to $180,000, 39% above), the 1.75% ACC earners’ levy, KiwiSaver and any student loan repayment.

What changed for KiwiSaver in 2026?

From 1 April 2026 the default contribution is 3.5% from you and 3.5% from your employer, rising to 4% in 2028. The government adds 25c for every dollar you put in, up to $260.72 a year, unless you earn over $180,000.

Who gets the independent earner tax credit?

People earning between $24,000 and $70,000 who don’t get Working for Families, a benefit or NZ Super. It’s $520 a year, less 13c for each dollar over $66,000, and you claim it with tax code ME.

How much do I repay on my student loan?

12% of everything you earn over $24,128 a year, taken from each pay with tax code M SL.