What is the difference between gross and net salary in Mauritius?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after income tax, social security, Medicare, and other deductions are subtracted.

Take-Home Pay in Mauritius (2026)

Q: How are taxes calculated in Mauritius?

Tax calculations include income tax, social security contributions, and other mandatory deductions. The effective tax rate of 15% is an estimate based on the cost of living index.

Estimated tax rate: 15% · Updated for 2026

Est. Income Tax Rate

15%

Social Security

6.2%

Medicare

1.45%

Total Deductions

23%

Tax Breakdown for Mauritius

Deduction Type	Rate	On 100k MUR
Income Tax	15%	15,000 MUR
Social Security	6.2%	6,200 MUR
Medicare	1.45%	1,450 MUR
Total Deductions	23%	22,650 MUR
Take-Home Pay	77%	77,350 MUR

Take-Home Pay by Job in Mauritius

Job Title	Avg. Gross (MUR)	Take-Home (MUR)	COL-Adj. Take-Home (MUR)
Surgeons / Doctors	423,141 MUR	327,300 MUR	847,918 MUR
Judges	355,714 MUR	275,144 MUR	712,770 MUR
Lawyers	288,287 MUR	222,990 MUR	577,760 MUR
Bank Managers	271,292 MUR	209,844 MUR	543,674 MUR
Chief Executive Officers	254,229 MUR	196,646 MUR	509,450 MUR
Chief Financial Officers	237,166 MUR	183,448 MUR	475,272 MUR
Orthodontists	228,978 MUR	177,114 MUR	458,804 MUR
College Professors	203,108 MUR	157,104 MUR	406,962 MUR
Pilots	169,738 MUR	131,292 MUR	340,124 MUR
Marketing Directors	152,675 MUR	118,094 MUR	305,900 MUR

Average Take-Home Pay by Category

Category	Avg. Gross (MUR)	Take-Home (MUR)	Effective Rate
AI & Machine Learning	190,723 MUR	147,524 MUR	23%
Finance & Accounting	188,521 MUR	145,821 MUR	23%
Business Administration	210,126 MUR	162,532 MUR	23%
Advertising	159,707 MUR	123,533 MUR	23%
Architecture	162,032 MUR	125,332 MUR	23%
Automotive & Car Industry	156,225 MUR	120,840 MUR	23%
Aviation	192,374 MUR	148,801 MUR	23%
Banking	225,950 MUR	174,773 MUR	23%
Construction	154,601 MUR	119,584 MUR	23%
Counseling	153,996 MUR	119,116 MUR	23%
Customer Service	123,832 MUR	95,784 MUR	23%
Education & Teaching	161,716 MUR	125,087 MUR	23%
Energy	175,724 MUR	135,922 MUR	23%
Engineering	147,501 MUR	114,092 MUR	23%
Manufacturing	168,568 MUR	130,388 MUR	23%
Fitness & Sports	112,136 MUR	86,737 MUR	23%
Hospitality	160,367 MUR	124,044 MUR	23%
Healthcare	417,362 MUR	322,829 MUR	23%
Human Resources	155,826 MUR	120,531 MUR	23%
Import & Export	121,067 MUR	93,645 MUR	23%
Insurance	175,311 MUR	135,603 MUR	23%
Information Technology	158,798 MUR	122,830 MUR	23%
Law & Legal Services	246,041 MUR	190,313 MUR	23%
Marketing	172,834 MUR	133,687 MUR	23%
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	222,648 MUR	172,218 MUR	23%
Public Relations	144,762 MUR	111,974 MUR	23%
Procurement	159,885 MUR	123,671 MUR	23%
Quality Control	140,359 MUR	108,568 MUR	23%
Real Estate	185,907 MUR	143,799 MUR	23%
Sales	188,384 MUR	145,715 MUR	23%
Telecommunications	140,111 MUR	108,376 MUR	23%

Take-Home Pay in Mauritius — Overview

The estimated effective tax rate in Mauritius is 15% based on the cost of living index of 38.6%. Combined with Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), your total deductions amount to approximately 23% of your gross income.

For a gross salary of 100,000 MUR, your estimated take-home pay would be approximately 77,350 MUR per year, or about 6,446 MUR per month.

Salary Overview — Top 10 Jobs

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Surgeons / Doctors198,154 – 648,128423,141 MUR
Judges166,504 – 544,923355,714 MUR
Lawyers134,855 – 441,718288,287 MUR
Bank Managers127,011 – 415,573271,292 MUR
Chief Executive Officers119,030 – 389,427254,229 MUR
Chief Financial Officers111,049 – 363,282237,166 MUR
Orthodontists107,058 – 350,897228,978 MUR
College Professors95,224 – 310,991203,108 MUR
Pilots79,399 – 260,077169,738 MUR
Marketing Directors71,418 – 233,932152,675 MUR

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Top Paying Jobs in Mauritius

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Best Paying Jobs in Mauritius

Cost of Living in Mauritius

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Cost of Living in Mauritius

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the take-home pay in Mauritius?

The take-home pay in Mauritius depends on your gross salary. After income tax (15%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%), you keep approximately 77% of your gross income.

How are taxes calculated in Mauritius?

Tax calculations include income tax, Social Security contributions (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and other deductions. The effective tax rate of 15% is estimated based on the cost of living index.

What is the difference between gross and net salary?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you receive after income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. For a gross salary of 100,000 MUR, you keep approximately 77,350 MUR after all deductions.