2025 NZ Payroll Calculator: Final Pay, Secondary Income & Annual Leave Payout

2025 NZ Payroll Calculator: Final Pay, Secondary Income & Annual Leave Payout

Advanced PAYE Calculator

New Rates Effective from 1 April 2025

(Enter your annual salary, e.g. 60000)
(Enter your secondary annual gross earnings)
(How often you get paid. SL= Student Loan, FP= Final Pay)

Glossary

Total Gross Earnings: The full annual income before any deductions, including salary or wages.

Tax: Calculated based on progressive NZ tax brackets applicable to your gross earnings.

KiwiSaver: A retirement savings scheme with contribution rates selected from the available options.

Student Loan (SL): A deduction calculated at 12% on earnings above a threshold of $20,280.

ACC Levy: A fixed rate deduction for accident compensation coverage (currently $1.67 per $100 of earnings).

Take Home Pay: The net income after all deductions including tax, KiwiSaver, Student Loan, and ACC Levy.

Secondary Income: Additional annual income taxed on a marginal basis by comparing the tax on the combined income versus primary income alone.

Final Pay / AL Payout (FP): This is a one-off payment you receive upon resignation, combining your accrued annual leave value with your gross earnings. The additional tax on this lump sum is calculated separately from regular income.



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