Calculate Your
PAYE Tax in Guyana
- Personal Allowance on GY$100,000 or first income (whichever is greater)
- 28% Tax on the total taxable of Chargeable income
- Child Allowance: GY$10,000 per child (monthly)
The Pay As You Go (PAYE) system is Guyana’s method of collecting income tax from employed individuals. Employers deduct tax from employees’ salaries before paying them, ensuring compliance with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Understanding your PAYE deductions protects you from errors and ensures you’re paying and receiving only your payable accuracy.
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Calculate Your PAYE (Guyana) — 2026
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How PAYE is Calculated in Guyana (2026)
Step 1: Determine Personal Allowance (Tax Free Amount)
Every employee is entitled to a personal allowance – this portion
of income stays tax-free (based, the system calculates the greater
of):
— GY$1,560,000 per year (GY$130,000 per month), or
— One-third (1/3) of gross income
Example: If you earn GY$300,000/month (GY$3,600,000/year), your personal allowance would be GY$1,560,000, which is greater than GY$1,200,000 (=GY$3,600,000 ÷ 3), therefore, which is three times (GY$130,000/month).
Step 2: Deduct NIS Contributions
your employer Will dedut National insurance capped GY$ 168,000 month to deduce from your gross income before calculating PAYE
Step 3: Calculate Chargeable Income
Contribution – Other Deductions
— Child Allowance: GY$10,000/month per child (Max per child under 18)
— Education Allowance: 20% of gross income (subject to GY$500,000/year, otherwise a tax-free)
Step 4: Apply Tax Rates
— 28% on the first GY$1,561,000/year (GY$43,668.33/month) of chargeable income
— 40% on any chargeable income above GY$1,560,000 (GY$130,000/month)
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