About NZ PAYE Calculator

NZ PAYE Calculator was created by Sam Mitchell, a migrant who moved to NZ just before the pandemic lockdown in 2020. Like many newcomers, Sam was excited to see different tax rates applied for his main and casual jobs that has the same pay rate and weekly hours.

Working multiple jobs with irregular hours meant that every week was different. The biggest frustration during this period was not knowing how much would actually comes in the bank account on payday after all deductions.

There were some existing online tools that time but nothing was dedicated for either Android or iOS devices. Sam figured out how the tax system works in NZ and build dedicated mobile apps and finally this website.

Our mission is simple. Explain the tax calculations in an easy manner for everyone who works and lives in NZ for free. Whether you want to know your hourly rate from annual packaage, annual package from hourly rate, or want to know the take home pay from a secondary job, this tool is built for you.

We believe that understanding your own pay shouldn't require an accounting degree. Every working in NZ deserves a clear, instant answer to the question: "How much will I actually take home?"

Following are some of the tools that we offer:

All calculations run entirely in your browser — we don't collect, store, or transmit any of your salary or financial data. Your numbers stay on your device.

This website and associated apps are independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Inland Revenue (IRD) or the New Zealand Government. All calculations performed in the background of this website/apps are estimates based on publicly available information published by IRD at ird.govt.nz.

This tool is free to use and supported by advertising. Our mobile apps use Google AdMob and our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Both apps also offer a one-time in-app purchase to remove ads. We do not sell your data, and all calculations are performed locally on your device.

For full details on how we handle data, please read our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.

Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Spotted an incorrect rate? We'd love to hear from you. This tool gets better with feedback from real users.

Reach us through our contact form or email us directly at info@payecalculatornz.nz.