Pakistan's salaried tax slabs for FY 2026-27 run from 0% to 35% across 8 bands, effective July 1, 2026, with the surcharge removed for this group.
FY 2026-27 Salaried Tax Slabs
| Taxable Income (PKR) | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 600,000 | 0% |
| 600,001 – 1,200,000 | 1% |
| 1,200,001 – 2,200,000 | 11% |
| 2,200,001 – 3,200,000 | 20% |
| 3,200,001 – 4,100,000 | 25% |
| 4,100,001 – 5,600,000 | 29% |
| 5,600,001 – 7,000,000 | 32% |
| 7,000,001+ | 35% |
These rates take effect July 1, 2026 for salaried individuals, with the previously applicable surcharge abolished for this group.
Fixed-Tax Checkpoints Worth Knowing
At PKR 5,600,000 taxable income, tax works out to exactly PKR 976,000. At PKR 7,000,000, it's exactly PKR 1,424,000. These checkpoints are useful sanity checks if you're estimating tax manually for income near these thresholds.
Common Mistakes
- Using last year's slabs. Pakistan's tax slabs and surcharge rules have changed for FY 2026-27 — always confirm you're using the current fiscal year's figures.
- Forgetting the surcharge removal applies only to salaried individuals. Non-salaried taxpayers may face different surcharge treatment.
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🇵🇰 Pakistan Tax CalculatorFrequently Asked Questions
When do the FY 2026-27 tax slabs take effect?
July 1, 2026, the start of Pakistan's fiscal year 2026-27.
Is there a surcharge on top of these tax rates?
The surcharge previously applied to salaried individuals has been abolished for FY 2026-27 — check current FBR guidance for non-salaried taxpayer treatment, which may differ.