Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Sierra Leone (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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PAYE and NASSIT operation
Employers operate PAYE on employee salaries and contribute to the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) under the NASSIT Act 2001. Both PAYE and NASSIT are remitted monthly to the relevant authority.NASSIT Act 2001
Total NASSIT contribution
15% of basic salaryNational Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001View source ↗
Employer NASSIT contribution
10% of basic salaryNational Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001View source ↗
Employee NASSIT contribution
5% of basic salary (withheld by employer)National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001View source ↗
Contribution base
Basic salary/insurable earnings (no published statutory cap commonly applied)National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001
Benefits covered
Old age, invalidity and survivors' (death) benefitsNational Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001View source ↗
PAYE withholding
Employer deducts progressive PAYE (0%–30%) from employee pay each monthIncome Tax Act 2000View source ↗
Monthly remittance deadline
PAYE and NASSIT due by the 15th of the following monthIncome Tax Act 2000View source ↗
National minimum wage
NLe 800 per monthMinimum Wage regulations
Employer add-on cost
Employer-side cost typically adds around 10%–12% on top of salary (mainly NASSIT)National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001
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