Payroll Management System by Wagemaster helps automate payroll, calculate PAYE, SHIF, NSSF and Housing Levy, generate payslips and support statutory compliance.
In Kenya, the right payroll software ensures that key statutory deductions, including PAYE, SHIF, NSSF and the Affordable Housing Levy, are accurately calculated, applied in the correct sequence and processed in line with current statutory requirements.
A reliable Payroll Management System also gives businesses a structured way to manage employee payroll information, process earnings and deductions, generate reports and maintain organised payroll records.
Payroll software from Wagemaster is a full-featured, easy-to-use and flexible payroll solution designed for Kenyan businesses. It gives you control to run payroll according to your business requirements, with a focus on accuracy, automation and statutory compliance.
Trusted by Businesses Across Kenya
As a payroll solution for Kenyan businesses, Wagemaster is trusted by over 1,000 organizations. Whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, Wagemaster can adapt to different payroll requirements.
Statutory Deductions in Kenya: The 2026 Framework
A Payroll Management System should help businesses organise applicable statutory deductions and maintain accurate payroll information as requirements change.
The Kenyan payroll landscape includes statutory deductions and contributions that businesses need to account for when processing employee pay.
1. PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
PAYE is the progressive income tax on employment income. Under the current structure, rates range from 10% to 35%. A personal relief of KES 2,400 per month is applied to reduce the final PAYE liability.
2. SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund)
SHIF replaced the old NHIF system and requires employee health contributions to be processed as part of payroll.
3. NSSF (National Social Security Fund)
Under the NSSF Act, contributions follow a two-tier system, with both employee and employer contributions calculated based on the applicable earnings limits.
4. Affordable Housing Levy
The Affordable Housing Levy requires contributions from both employees and employers based on gross monthly salary.
Payroll Management System Features for Accurate and Compliant Payroll
To process payroll efficiently in Kenya, businesses need a Payroll Management System that brings essential payroll functions together. Wagemaster provides tools designed to help businesses manage payroll conveniently and accurately.
Define Your Own Earnings and Deductions
Define custom earnings and deductions to match your business requirements.
Structure Company into Departments
Organize employees and payroll costs by department for easier tracking.
Real Time Tax Calculations
Calculate PAYE, SHIF, NSSF and Housing Levy based on applicable payroll requirements.
Direct Email for Payslips and P9A Forms
Send payslips and P9A forms directly to employees.
Statutory Returns Uploading
Prepare monthly NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy and PAYE returns.
Permanent and Casual Staff
Support both permanent employees and casual staff.
Monthly and Weekly Payroll
Process monthly and weekly payments based on your business schedule.
Import Earnings from Excel
Import earnings from Excel to reduce manual data entry.
Multi Currency Postings and Reporting
Support multi-currency postings and reporting.
Timesheet Posting with Project Allocation
Post timesheets and allocate employee costs to projects.
Bank Transfer Reports and Export Files
Generate bank transfer reports and export files.
Custom Report Generator
Create customised reports for better payroll insights.
Protect Data with Multi Level Passwords
Protect sensitive employee information with controlled user access.
Choose the Right Payroll Software for Your Business
A reliable Payroll Management System helps businesses automate salary processing, manage applicable statutory deductions, maintain employee records, generate reports and reduce repetitive payroll work.
Wagemaster provides Kenyan businesses with flexible payroll software designed to support different payroll structures and organizational requirements.
Ready to Simplify Your Payroll?
Talk to our team and discover how Wagemaster Payroll Management System can help your organization process payroll accurately and simplify payroll administration.
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Website: www.wagemaster.co.ke
