The Personal Income Tax Rate in South Africa stands at 45 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in South Africa averaged 42.22 percent from 2004 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 45.00 percent in 2017 and a record low of 40.00 percent in 2005. source: South African Revenue Service



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 27.00 27.00 percent Dec 2026
Personal Income Tax Rate 45.00 45.00 percent Dec 2026
Sales Tax Rate 15.00 15.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate 2.00 2.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate For Companies 1.00 1.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate For Employees 1.00 1.00 percent Dec 2026
Withholding Tax Rate 15.00 15.00 percent Dec 2025


South Africa Personal Income Tax Rate
In South Africa, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
45.00 45.00 45.00 40.00 2004 - 2026 percent Yearly