On a ₦150,000 monthly salary in 2026, PAYE is about ₦10,700 a month (₦128,400 a year), after 8% pension. You take home about ₦127,300. If you pay rent and claim rent relief, the tax falls. Change the figures below to match your payslip.
How the ₦150,000 Salary Tax Calculator works
- Yearly pay: ₦150,000 × 12 = ₦1,800,000.
- Pension (8%) of ₦144,000 comes off before tax.
- The first ₦800,000 is taxed at 0%, then 15%, 18% and so on.
- Rent relief, NHF and insurance reduce the tax further.
Worked example
An employee earns ₦150,000 a month and contributes 8% pension.
Yearly gross: ₦1,800,000
Pension: ₦144,000
Taxable income: ₦1,656,000
Tax: ₦128,400 a year (₦10,700 a month), top band 15%
Take-home: ₦127,300 a month
With ₦1,200,000 yearly rent claimed as rent relief, PAYE drops to ₦7,700 a month and take-home rises to ₦130,300.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the old 2025 tax bands
- Forgetting to claim rent relief
- Comparing take-home pay without counting pension
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Who earns about ₦150,000 a month
₦150,000 a month is typical for entry-level graduate roles in many cities. Graduate trainees and NYSC-retained staff often start around ₦150,000. Tax is modest because the first ₦800,000 a year is tax-free.
How the 2026 bands apply
Your yearly taxable income of ₦1,656,000 is taxed in slices: the first ₦800,000 at 0%, the next ₦2.2 million at 15%. That makes your effective tax rate 7.13% of gross pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much is PAYE on ₦150,000 a month?
About ₦10,700 a month with 8% pension and no other reliefs, under the 2026 bands.
Does rent relief reduce my tax?
Yes. With ₦1,200,000 yearly rent, PAYE on this salary is ₦7,700 a month.
Are these the latest tax rules?
They follow the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, which took effect on 1 January 2026, and were last checked on the date shown on this page. Tax rules can change, so confirm big decisions with a tax adviser or the Nigeria Revenue Service.
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