Pakistan Salary Tax Slabs 2026-27: Complete Guide for Tax Year 2027

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Last reviewed: 30 August 2026 | Applicable period: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

The Finance Act 2026 revised the progressive income-tax rates for salaried individuals. This guide provides the annual slabs, monthly equivalents, calculation examples, payroll points and key changes for Tax Year 2027.

Contents

1. Quick answer
2. Official slab table
3. Monthly equivalents
4. Calculation examples
5. Key changes
6. Payroll and filing points
7. FAQs

Salary Tax Slabs 2026-27: Quick Answer

For Tax Year 2027, a salaried individual generally uses the salaried-person table where income chargeable under the head “Salary” exceeds 75% of taxable income. Annual taxable income up to Rs. 600,000 is taxed at 0%. Progressive formulas then apply across seven additional brackets, with the top 35% marginal rate beginning above Rs. 7,000,000.

The 9% surcharge previously applicable to high-income salaried individuals under Section 4AB has been withdrawn by the Finance Act 2026.

Income Tax Slabs for Salaried Individuals — Tax Year 2027

Important: These are progressive formulas. Reaching a higher bracket does not mean the new percentage applies to the employee's entire taxable income. It applies only to the amount above the stated threshold, plus the fixed tax accumulated from lower brackets.

Approximate Monthly Salary Thresholds

Monthly figures are indicative annual thresholds divided by 12. Payroll tax is based on estimated annual taxable salary, including taxable bonuses, allowances and perquisites, and may be adjusted during the year.

Salary Tax Calculation Examples

Example 1: Annual Taxable Salary of Rs. 1,000,000

Tax = 1% × (Rs. 1,000,000 − Rs. 600,000) = Rs. 4,000 annually, or about Rs. 333 per month before payroll rounding and adjustments.

Example 2: Annual Taxable Salary of Rs. 2,000,000

Tax = Rs. 6,000 + 11% × (Rs. 2,000,000 − Rs. 1,200,000) = Rs. 6,000 + Rs. 88,000 = Rs. 94,000 annually.

Example 3: Annual Taxable Salary of Rs. 3,000,000

Tax = Rs. 116,000 + 20% × (Rs. 3,000,000 − Rs. 2,200,000) = Rs. 116,000 + Rs. 160,000 = Rs. 276,000 annually.

Example 4: Annual Taxable Salary of Rs. 5,000,000

Tax = Rs. 541,000 + 29% × (Rs. 5,000,000 − Rs. 4,100,000) = Rs. 541,000 + Rs. 261,000 = Rs. 802,000 annually.

Example 5: Annual Taxable Salary of Rs. 8,000,000

Tax = Rs. 1,424,000 + 35% × (Rs. 8,000,000 − Rs. 7,000,000) = Rs. 1,424,000 + Rs. 350,000 = Rs. 1,774,000 annually.

Examples exclude tax credits, reductions, special exemptions, arrears relief, foreign tax issues and other individual adjustments.

Key Changes Introduced for 2026-27

• The tax-free threshold remains Rs. 600,000 annually.
• The rates for the first two taxable brackets were reduced to 1% and 11%, while their thresholds remain Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 1,200,000 and Rs. 1,200,000 to Rs. 2,200,000 respectively.
• The Rs. 2.2 million to Rs. 3.2 million marginal rate is 20%.
• The Rs. 3.2 million to Rs. 4.1 million marginal rate is 25%.
• New intermediate brackets apply at 29% and 32%.
• The top 35% marginal rate now starts above Rs. 7 million.
• The 9% surcharge on high-income salaried individuals has been withdrawn.

Important Payroll and Return-Filing Points

• Employers generally estimate annual taxable salary and deduct tax under Section 149.
• Taxable bonuses, commissions, allowances and perquisites can move an employee into another bracket.
• A salary revision during the year may require payroll catch-up or reduction in later deductions.
• Income from another employer should be disclosed for correct annual estimation.
• Employees with additional property, business, capital-gain or other-source income may need a broader return computation.
• Employer-deducted tax should be reconciled with the FBR/IRIS record and salary certificate.
• Salary must exceed 75% of taxable income for the salaried-person table to apply.
• Final liability can differ from payroll deductions because of credits, other income, exemptions or adjustments.

Documents Salaried Taxpayers Should Keep

• Annual salary certificate and monthly payslips;
• Employer tax-deduction certificate;
• Bonus, commission and allowance details;
• Evidence for exempt reimbursements or benefits;
• Bank statements and other-income records;
• IRIS withholding statement and CPRs;
• Prior-year return and wealth statement; and
• Documents supporting any tax credit or reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tax-free salary limit for 2026-27?

Annual taxable salary up to Rs. 600,000 is taxed at 0% under the salaried slab table.

What is the highest salary tax rate?

The highest marginal rate is 35%, applying to taxable income above Rs. 7,000,000 together with fixed tax of Rs. 1,424,000.

Was the 9% salary surcharge removed?

Yes. The Finance Act 2026 withdrew the Section 4AB surcharge for salaried individuals.

Are the rates applied to gross salary?

The table applies to taxable income under the relevant rules, not automatically to the employee's headline gross package.

Does a higher bracket tax the whole salary at that percentage?

No. Pakistan's salary table uses progressive formulas. The marginal percentage applies only to income exceeding the bracket threshold.

Which tax year covers July 2026 to June 2027?

That period generally corresponds to Tax Year 2027.

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Official References

• FBR — Withholding Tax Rate Card for Tax Year 2027
• FBR — Income Tax Ordinance amended up to 30 June 2026

Disclaimer: This article provides general educational information and is not legal or tax advice. Actual liability depends on taxable salary, other income, exemptions, credits, payroll adjustments and individual facts. Verify the applicable law and obtain professional advice before filing.

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