Calculating salary tax in Pakistan is an essential step for every salaried individual. With allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical allowance, and company-maintained car, it can get confusing.
This article provides a step-by-step salary tax calculation example under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, updated with the latest tax slabs for 2025–26 (effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).
Tax Treatment of House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Entire amount of HRA is taxable in Pakistan.
- No rebate, exemption, or special calculation applies.
- HRA is added to gross salary along with basic pay and other allowances.
Note: If your employer provides accommodation instead of cash allowance, the taxable value is higher of 45% of basic salary or fair market rental value.
Tax Treatment of a Company-Maintained Car
- Official + Personal Use: 5% of car’s value is taxable.
- Personal Use Only: 10% of car’s value is taxable.
Medical Allowance Treatment
- Cash medical allowance is fully exempt from tax.
- Non-cash medical benefits may be treated differently.
Example Salary Tax Calculation (Tax Year 2025–26)
We consider an individual with the following financial details:
- Basic Annual Salary: Pak Rs. 954,000
- House Rent Allowance: Pak Rs. 381,600
- Company-Maintained Car Value: Pak Rs. 2,700,000
- Medical Allowance: Pak Rs. 95,400
Step-by-Step Tax Calculation
- Basic Salary Inclusion
- The basic salary of Rs. 954,000 is fully taxable.
- House Rent Allowance
- If the company provides house rent allowance, it is also considered taxable income.
- The fair market value is estimated to be Rs. 381,600.
- Company-Maintained Car
- If the car is used for both official and personal purposes, 5% of its value is considered taxable.
- Calculation: 5% of Pak Rs. 2,700,000 = Rs. 135,000.
- Medical Allowance
- If the company provides medical allowance in cash, it is fully exempt.
- Rs. 95,400 is not included in taxable income.
Total Taxable Income
Rs. 1,470,600
Basic Salary Rs. 954,000
House Rent Rs. 381,600
Company Car Rs. 135,000
Medical Allowance Rs. 0 (Exempt)
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Total Taxable = Rs. 1,470,600
Salary Tax Rates in Pakistan (2025–26)
Here’s the updated breakdown of income tax slabs for salaried individuals:
| S# | Taxable Income | Rate of Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to Rs. 600,000 | 0% |
| 2 | Rs. 600,001 – Rs. 1,200,000 | 1% of amount exceeding Rs. 600,000 |
| 3 | Rs. 1,200,001 – Rs. 2,200,000 | Rs. 6,000 + 11% of amount exceeding Rs. 1,200,000 |
Tax Calculation for Example (Rs. 1,470,600)
- Income falls in Slab 3 (Rs. 1,200,001 – Rs. 2,200,000)
- Base = Rs. 6,000
- Excess over Rs. 1,200,000 = Rs. 270,600
- 11% of 270,600 = Rs. 29,766
- Total Tax = Rs. 6,000 + Rs. 29,766 = Rs. 35,766 (Annual Tax)
Monthly Deduction
Rs. 35,766 ÷ 12 = Rs. 2,981 per month
Key Takeaways
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) is fully taxable.
- Medical allowance (cash) is exempt.
- Company car is taxed at 5% (official + personal use) or 10% (personal use).
- Tax calculation must follow the 2025–26 FBR slabs.
Conclusion
By applying the latest FBR salary tax rates (2025–26) and understanding how different allowances are treated under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, salaried individuals can accurately calculate their taxable income and monthly deductions.
Regular salary reviews and correct application of tax slabs are essential to avoid underpayment or overpayment of tax in Pakistan.








please let me know whether the Medical Allowance upto 10% of the basic pay of a Federal Govt. employee is taxable or exempted where the OPD consultancy, medication are not included in terms of employment?
my basic salary is 127,784 , House Rent Allowance is 44,724,Medical Allowance is 12,778 and Utility Allowance is 6,380. all of these are per month and all of these are included in my salary. Which of these will be exempted from tax
10% of the basic salary means 12,778 are exempt from taxes, rest of the salary is taxable. You can visit https://insights.taxationpk.com/understanding-taxes-on-income-from-salary-in-pakistan/ for detailed taxation of salaried in Pakistan.
Basic Salary + House Rent Allowance will be Taxable so that would be 127,784 + 44,724 = 172,508 Taxable Income
When official accommodation is provided, the HRA is deducted. Tax @5 percent is also levied on rental income of self or general hiring. Kindly tell HRA is added on notional basis in taxable income of employee availing official accommodation?
Allowance will become part of salary income.
Rental income is separate block of income