NAPSA Calculator Zambia 2026

Calculate employee and employer NAPSA contributions instantly

Calculate NAPSA Contributions

NAPSA Contribution Rates 2026

Description Rate Maximum
Employee Contribution 5% ZMW 2,100/month
Employer Contribution 5% ZMW 2,100/month
Total Contribution 10% ZMW 4,200/month
Maximum Insurable Earnings ZMW 42,000/month

How NAPSA Contributions Work

1

Employee Deduction

5% is deducted from the employee's gross salary (maximum ZMW 2,100/month)

2

Employer Contribution

The employer contributes an additional 5% (maximum ZMW 2,100/month)

3

Total Contribution

Combined total of 10% is remitted to NAPSA monthly

4

Tax Deductible

Employee NAPSA contributions are tax-deductible when calculating PAYE

Example Calculations

Example 1: Salary ZMW 5,000

Gross Salary: ZMW 5,000.00
Employee (5%): ZMW 250.00
Employer (5%): ZMW 250.00
Total NAPSA: ZMW 500.00

Example 2: Salary ZMW 50,000 (Above Maximum)

Gross Salary: ZMW 50,000.00
Employee (5%, capped): ZMW 2,100.00
Employer (5%, capped): ZMW 2,100.00
Total NAPSA: ZMW 4,200.00

Note: Maximum contribution applies even though salary exceeds ZMW 42,000

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