Egypt Payroll
Managed. Compliant. On Time.

MaxisHR runs end-to-end EGP payroll in Egypt — calculating PAYE tax, 11% pension, and all statutory deductions under Labour Law No. 12 of 2003. Your team gets paid correctly, every month.

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Egypt Payroll Facts

2026 statutory rates

EGP

Currency

Monthly

Payroll Cycle

26%

Employer Tax

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Employee Tax

0% + PAYE

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Pension Rate

11% employee

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Health Levy

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Min. Wage

EGP/month 6,000

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Tax Year

2026

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EGP

Payroll currency

26%

Employer contribution

Tax brackets

100%

Filing accuracy

Paie au Egypt

Egypt Payroll Services — Fully Managed in EGP

Managing payroll in Egypt requires precise adherence to Labour Law No. 12 of 2003, correct application of the graduated PAYE tax bands, timely remittance to Egyptian Tax Authority, and accurate calculation of 3 statutory contribution lines every month.

MaxisHR's Egypt payroll service handles the complete gross-to-net calculation — from PAYE withholding and Egyptian Tax Authority contributions to payslip generation and authority filings — ensuring your team is paid correctly and your business remains compliant.

Whether you have one employee or fifty in Egypt, MaxisHR's payroll platform scales with your workforce, handles multi-currency budgeting in USD or EGP, and provides real-time payroll reporting through your MaxisHR dashboard.

PAYE calculated against 2026 Egypt tax brackets

EGP payroll disbursed by your chosen pay date

Employer contributions: 26% — calculated and remitted

Employee deductions: pension (11%), health (3%), PAYE

All applicable statutory levies included

Monthly payslips issued to each employee

Annual tax certificates and Egyptian Tax Authority filings

FX support — budget in USD, disburse in EGP

Calculateur de Paie Egypt 2026

Calculate Egypt Payroll Costs Instantly

Enter a gross monthly salary in EGP or USD. Our calculator applies 2026 Egypt statutory rates — PAYE, pension, health levies, and employer on-costs — to show you the real cost of employment.

Gross Monthly Salary

EGP

Pension/NSSF

11%

Health

ℹ️ Minimum wage: EGP 6,000

Source: Egyptian Tax Authority — Income Tax Law No. 91/2005 (amended)

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Instant 2026 payslip — PAYE, pension, Health, and total employer cost in EGP

Taux d'Imposition 2026

Egypt Income Tax Brackets 2026

Component	Employee	Employer	Notes
Up to EGP 40,000/yr (exempt)	0%	—	PAYE withheld from employee salary
EGP 40,001–55,000/yr	10%	—	PAYE withheld from employee salary
EGP 55,001–70,000/yr	15%	—	PAYE withheld from employee salary
EGP 70,001–200,000/yr	20%	—	PAYE withheld from employee salary
EGP 200,001–400,000/yr	22.5%	—	PAYE withheld from employee salary
Above EGP 400,000/yr	25%	—	PAYE withheld from employee salary

📌Source: Egyptian Tax Authority· Effective 2026

Déductions Statutaires

Egypt Payroll Statutory Contributions — 2026

Component	Employee	Employer	Notes
PAYE Income Tax	0–25% (graduated)	—	Annual assessment, monthly withholding
Social Insurance (variable)	14% of variable income	26% of variable income	Subject to minimum/maximum contribution ceilings
Social Insurance (fixed)	11% of fixed income	18.75% of fixed income	Based on fixed salary component

📌Source: Egyptian Tax Authority· Effective 2026

Le Processus

How MaxisHR Runs Payroll in Egypt

Étape 1

Soumettez les données de paie

Share your Egypt employees' gross salaries, allowances, and any variable pay before the cut-off date. MaxisHR accepts data via dashboard, CSV, or API integration.

Étape 2

Nous calculons le brut-net

MaxisHR applies 2026 Egypt PAYE brackets, deducts pension (11%), health (3%), and any applicable levies — producing a fully compliant net pay figure in EGP for each employee.

Étape 3

Bulletins de paie et virements

Employees receive compliant electronic payslips. Salaries are disbursed in EGP to local bank accounts on your chosen pay date — including M-Pesa and mobile money where applicable.

Étape 4

Déclarations et versements statutaires

MaxisHR remits PAYE to Egyptian Tax Authority, pension to the relevant fund, and all other statutory contributions — before the regulatory deadline every month. You receive filing confirmations.

Périmètre du Service

Everything Included in MaxisHR Egypt Payroll

Gross-to-Net Calculation

PAYE + 6-bracket tax applied

We apply Egypt's 2026 income tax schedule precisely, including all personal reliefs and exemption thresholds, to produce an accurate net pay for every employee.

Statutory Remittance

Egyptian Tax Authority filings on time

All PAYE, pension, health, and levy contributions are calculated, deducted, and remitted to the correct authority before the statutory deadline — every month, without exception.

Payslips & Records

Compliant payslips and payroll register

Each employee receives a detailed payslip in EGP showing gross pay, all deductions, and net pay. MaxisHR maintains a compliant payroll register for audit purposes.

FX & Multi-Currency

Budget in USD, pay in EGP

MaxisHR's FX integration converts your USD budget to EGP at the prevailing rate, handles the local disbursement, and provides a reconciliation report for your finance team.

Annual Compliance

Year-end filings and tax certificates

At year end, MaxisHR prepares and files all required annual returns with Egyptian Tax Authority and issues employee tax certificates for personal income tax filing.

HR Integration

Leave, benefits, and variable pay

MaxisHR payroll integrates with leave balances, bonus calculations, and benefits administration — ensuring accurate payroll even when pay varies month to month.

Pourquoi MaxisHR pour la Paie au Egypt

5 Reasons to Run Egypt Payroll with MaxisHR

MaxisHR is built specifically for African payroll complexity — multi-currency disbursement, graduated tax systems, and country-specific statutory obligations that generic global platforms get wrong.

2026 Egypt tax rates — always current

Always Current

MaxisHR's payroll engine is updated every time Egyptian Tax Authority publishes new rates, brackets, or statutory changes. Your PAYE, pension, and all levies are always calculated against the current EGP framework — never outdated global defaults.

Multi-currency: budget in USD, pay in EGP

Live FX Rates

MaxisHR's built-in FX engine converts your USD budget to EGP at the prevailing interbank rate, disburses salaries to local bank accounts and mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money where applicable), and provides a full reconciliation report for your finance team.

Zero-penalty Egyptian Tax Authority compliance — guaranteed

100% On-Time

Late PAYE filings in Egypt attract penalties and interest. MaxisHR's automated compliance calendar files all returns before the statutory deadline every single month. Our Egypt clients have a 100% on-time filing record.

Employee self-service: payslips, leave, and documents on demand

Employee Portal

Every Egypt employee gets a secure MaxisHR login with their full payslip history, leave balance, tax certificates, and employment documents — accessible on web or mobile. Employees can submit leave requests and queries directly through the platform, reducing HR inbox volume by over 60%.

Reduce payroll cost by 40–60% vs. in-house Egypt payroll

40–60% Cost Saving

Running payroll in-house in Egypt requires a dedicated payroll officer, local payroll software, statutory filing expertise, and ongoing compliance monitoring. MaxisHR replaces all of that at a fraction of the cost — with a dedicated North Africa payroll specialist assigned to your account.

Plateforme MaxisHR

The Egypt Payroll Platform Built for Africa

MaxisHR is not a generic global payroll tool adapted for Africa — it is built from the ground up for African statutory complexity, mobile-first employees, and multi-country expansion teams.

Employee Self-Service Portal

Web + Mobile

Every employee in Egypt gets a secure login — accessible on mobile or desktop. View payslips, download P9/tax certificates, check leave balances, submit leave requests, and access employment documents. Available in English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese.

WhatsApp Payslip Delivery

Africa-First

Employees in Egypt receive their monthly payslip directly via WhatsApp — no app download required. Payslips are encrypted, branded, and include a full gross-to-net breakdown in EGP. Ideal for field teams and mobile-first workforces.

Employee Wallet & Earned Wage Access

New Feature

MaxisHR's employee wallet allows Egypt employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday — reducing financial stress and improving retention. Wallet balances are reconciled against the next payroll run automatically.

CSV & Payroll Reports — Instant Export

Finance-Ready

Finance and HR teams can export detailed payroll registers, statutory contribution reports, cost centre breakdowns, and headcount analysis in CSV, PDF, or Excel — in seconds. Integrates with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and SAP via API.

Automated Statutory Filing & Remittance

Automated

MaxisHR files PAYE returns to Egyptian Tax Authority, remits pension contributions, and handles all levy payments automatically before the statutory deadline — every month. You receive filing confirmation receipts and a compliance dashboard.

Multi-Country Dashboard

55 Countries

Manage payroll for employees across multiple African countries from a single MaxisHR dashboard. Compare payroll costs by country, currency, and headcount. Run Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana payroll simultaneously with one click.

Mobile-First HR Management

iOS + Android

Approve leave, review payslips, onboard new employees, and manage compliance tasks from your phone. MaxisHR's mobile app is designed for African connectivity — lightweight, offline-capable, and available on iOS and Android.

Bank-Grade Security & Data Protection

Enterprise Security

All payroll data in Egypt is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256. MaxisHR is GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001-aligned, and stores data in Africa-region cloud infrastructure — meeting local data residency requirements.

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Employer of Record in Egypt

Hire employees in Egypt without a local entity. MaxisHR acts as the legal employer — managing contracts, EGP payroll, and statutory compliance under Labour Law No. 12 of 2003.

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Company Registration

Company Registration in Egypt

Incorporate a local entity in Egypt with MaxisHR guiding you through registration, tax onboarding, and payroll-readiness from day one.

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Contractor Management

Contractor Management in Egypt

Engage and pay independent contractors in Egypt compliantly — local onboarding, contracts, and EGP payment workflows handled end-to-end by MaxisHR.

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Tax Compliance

Tax Compliance in Egypt

Stay aligned with Egypt's EGP tax obligations — PAYE filings, statutory reporting, and employer compliance managed by MaxisHR end-to-end.

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HR Advisory

HR Advisory in Egypt

Expert local HR guidance for Egypt — employment contracts, workforce policies, labour law updates, and disciplinary procedures.

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Salary Benchmarking

Egypt Salary Survey & Benchmarking

Access 2026 salary benchmark data for key roles in Egypt — engineers, finance managers, sales leads, and more. Set competitive EGP packages.

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FAQ Paie

Egypt Payroll — Frequently Asked Questions

How is PAYE income tax calculated in Egypt?

Egypt uses a graduated income tax system with 6 bands. The employer withholds PAYE from each monthly payslip and remits it to the tax authority. MaxisHR handles all PAYE calculations, deductions, and filings automatically for your Egypt employees.

What is the total employer cost of hiring in Egypt?

The total employer cost in Egypt is the gross salary plus employer statutory contributions — typically 26% in employer pension/social security and any applicable levies. Use our calculator above to get an instant estimate based on your target salary in EGP or USD.

What does an employee take home after deductions in Egypt?

An employee's net pay in Egypt is their gross salary minus income tax (PAYE at the applicable graduated rate), employee pension contribution (11%), and health contributions (3%). Our payroll calculator gives you an instant breakdown.

How is payroll processed in Egypt with MaxisHR?

MaxisHR processes Egypt payroll monthly in EGP. We calculate gross-to-net for each employee, deduct all statutory contributions, remit PAYE and social security to the relevant authorities, and issue compliant payslips — all by your chosen pay date.

Can I pay employees in Egypt in USD?

Statutory payroll in Egypt must be processed in EGP. However, MaxisHR's FX integration allows you to budget in USD and we handle the conversion and local disbursement in EGP on your behalf.

What happens if I miss a payroll filing deadline in Egypt?

Late PAYE filings in Egypt attract penalties and interest from the tax authority. MaxisHR's automated payroll calendar ensures all filings are submitted on time every month — eliminating penalty risk for your business.

Start Running Compliant Payroll in Egypt

MaxisHR handles every payroll step — PAYE calculations, Egyptian Tax Authority filings, EGP disbursement, and monthly compliance. Get a payroll quote for your Egypt team today.

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