Calculate your PAYE tax, pension, NHF, and net salary for Lagos. Free, instant, and LIRS compliant for 2026.
Calculate NowAnnual returns due by April 21 each year
NTA 2026 federal bands apply (0% to 25% progressive)
If you earn a salary in Lagos, your employer deducts PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax monthly and remits it to Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). The tax is calculated using the NTA 2026 progressive bands — the same bands used across all 37 states and the FCT.
In addition to PAYE, your salary has two mandatory deductions: 8% pension contribution (your share) and 2.5% NHF (National Housing Fund). Both are deducted before tax is calculated, which reduces your taxable income and saves you money.
The annual filing deadline for Lagos is April 21. LIRS has extended the 2026 deadline to April 21
| Deduction | Rate | Applied To |
|---|---|---|
| PAYE Income Tax | 0% — 25% | Taxable income (progressive bands) |
| Pension (Employee) | 8% | Basic + Housing + Transport |
| Pension (Employer) | 10% | Basic + Housing + Transport |
| NHF | 2.5% | Basic salary |
| Consolidated Relief | NGN 200K + 20% | Gross income (reduces taxable income) |