BWP 120,000 salary in Botswana
Source-backed employee estimate for 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30.
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BWP 120,000 a year after tax in Botswana
For the profile "Resident employee" in 2026, income tax is BWP 8,625 and employee contributions are BWP 0. That leaves BWP 99,375 a year, or BWP 8,281 a month, with 7.2% of gross pay deducted.
| Per year | Per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | BWP 120,000 | BWP 10,000 |
| Income tax | BWP 8,625 | BWP 719 |
| Employee contributions | BWP 0 | BWP 0 |
| Take-home pay | BWP 99,375 | BWP 8,281 |
How Botswana income tax works
The calculator applies the published tax bands to income after the supported deductions. Each band applies only to the portion inside it. These bands use the taxable income base.
| Taxable annual income | Rate |
|---|---|
| BWP 0 - 30,000 | 0% |
| BWP 30,000 - 60,000 | 5% |
| BWP 60,000 - 90,000 | 12.5% |
| BWP 90,000 - 120,000 | 18.75% |
| BWP 120,000 - and above | 25% |
The displayed tax total covers Resident employee income tax. See the country assumptions for details.
Calculation assumptions
- Botswana tax resident employee with one employer and no taxable benefits in kind.
- The annual bands correspond to the official resident monthly PAYE table.
- Employee contributions to an approved superannuation fund may be deducted up to 15% of remuneration.
Coverage & limitations
Rule version BW-2026-v1 · Tax year 2026. See sources, monitoring and verification status.
- Benefits in kind, lump sums and non-resident rates are not included.
- There is no universal employee social-insurance deduction in this profile.
- Independent professional verification pending.
Official sources
- Tax Table 2026 and guidance notes - Botswana Unified Revenue Service
- Individual residence rules - Botswana Unified Revenue Service