Learn how to use our free UIF Payout Calculator to estimate your UIF benefit payout. Calculate daily and monthly UIF benefits for unemployment, maternity, illness, and other benefits in 2026.
Understanding your potential UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) benefit payout is essential when planning for periods of unemployment, maternity leave, or illness. Our free UIF Payout Calculator helps you estimate your daily and monthly UIF benefits based on your salary, contribution period, and benefit type. This comprehensive guide explains how to use the calculator effectively and provides detailed information about UIF benefit calculations in 2026.
The UIF provides short-term relief to workers when they become unemployed, take maternity leave, or are unable to work due to illness. Benefits are calculated based on your salary and contribution history.
Unemployment Benefits: For workers who lose their jobs
Maternity Benefits: For pregnant workers
Illness Benefits: For workers unable to work due to illness
Adoption Benefits: For workers adopting children
UIF benefits use a progressive income replacement rate:
Maximum Benefit Cap: R17,712 per month (regardless of salary)
Navigate to our UIF Payout Calculator tool. The calculator is free to use and requires no registration.
Enter your average monthly salary over the last 6 months:
Tip: Use your gross salary (before deductions) for accurate calculations.
Choose the type of benefit you're claiming:
Click the "Calculate UIF Benefits" button to see your estimated payout. The calculator will display:
Review the detailed breakdown:
Use the export or print functions to save your calculation for reference when claiming UIF.
Your salary is capped at R17,712 per month for UIF calculation purposes, even if you earn more.
The percentage of your salary that will be replaced by UIF benefits, based on your income level.
The amount you'll receive per day, calculated as:
Daily Benefit = (Average Salary ÷ 30) × Income Replacement Rate
Your total monthly benefit, capped at R17,712 regardless of your salary.
To qualify for UIF benefits, you must have:
Benefit periods vary by type:
UIF benefits are typically paid:
The rate is progressive, with lower-income earners receiving a higher percentage of their salary replaced.
UIF benefits are capped at R17,712 per month to ensure fairness and sustainability of the fund.
No, the maximum monthly benefit is R17,712, regardless of your salary.
The calculator provides estimates based on standard UIF calculation formulas. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific circumstances.
The UIF Payout Calculator helps you:
Our UIF Payout Calculator simplifies the process of estimating your UIF benefit payout. By understanding how UIF benefits are calculated and using the calculator effectively, you can plan your finances during periods of unemployment, maternity leave, or illness. Remember that actual benefits may vary, so always verify with the Department of Labour and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
For accurate benefit calculations, use our UIF Payout Calculator tool and consult with the Department of Labour for official benefit determinations.
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