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Here's your estimated monthly cost to employ:
| Gross salary | R0 |
| Employer UIF (1%, capped) | R0 |
| SDL (1%) | R0 |
| COIDA (estimate) | R0 |
| Employer benefits | R0 |
| Total statutory cost to employ | R0 |
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Statutory employer on-costs add about 0% on top of salary, before any EOR fee.
Get an exact, compliant quote →Estimates only. This calculator is based on rates current as at June 2026 and is for general guidance, not financial, tax or legal advice. UIF is 1% employer plus 1% employee up to a R17,712 monthly earnings cap; SDL is 1% of payroll where annual payroll exceeds R500,000; COIDA is an annual, industry-risk-based assessment (2025/26 tariffs, on earnings capped at R633,168 a year) shown here as a monthly estimate, so confirm your exact industry class; benefits and EOR fees vary. Actual costs depend on your specific circumstances. Contact HRspot for an exact quote.
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