Pakistan's salary tax uses progressive slabs — here's exactly how they hit your payslip.
How Slabs Work
Tax applies per slab, not flat on total income. Example: if you earn Rs 100,000/month, each portion of income is taxed at its slab's rate — lower portions at lower rates.
Quick Calculation
Annualize your salary → apply slab rates progressively → divide by 12 for monthly deduction. Our free salary tax calculator does this instantly with current FBR slabs.
Reduce Your Tax (Legally)
- Provident fund / pension contributions: tax credits available
- Zakat deductions: where applicable
- File returns: filers pay lower withholding rates everywhere
- Check your payslip: employers sometimes miscalculate — verify