Description
This plugin provides a professional “Salary Calculator” block for New Zealand websites. It instantly calculates take-home pay, tax (PAYE), ACC levies, and Student Loan repayments based on the 2025/2026 IRD tax brackets.
View the Live Demo on PayeCalculatorNZ.nz
Features:
* Instant Calculation: Results update immediately (JavaScript-based).
* Pro Layout: Clean, responsive design with “Dashboard” style inputs.
* Accurate 2025/2026 Rates: Includes the latest ACC Earner Levy (1.6%) and tax brackets.
* Detailed Matrix: Shows breakdown for Hourly, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, and Yearly pay.
* Privacy Focused: No data is stored or sent to external servers. All calculations happen in the user’s browser.
How to use:
Simply add the shortcode [nz_paye_calculator] to any page or post.
Installation
- Upload the
nz-paye-calculatorfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Place
[nz_paye_calculator]in any page, post, or widget.
FAQ
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Is this calculator updated for the 2025/2026 tax year?
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Yes, it uses the official IRD rates effective from April 1, 2025. You can read more about the tax rate breakdown here.
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Contributors & Developers
“NZ PAYE Calculator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
2.3.0
- Updated layout to match modern dashboard styling.
- Added Kiwi Bird icon.
- Fixed alignment issues on mobile devices.
- Optimized for 2025/2026 tax year.