Employment Cost Calculator for Suriname
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Suriname employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
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Suriname
Employment Cost Breakdown
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Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Wage Tax | Progressive (0% to 38%) | Employee's gross salary |
| General Old Age Pension (AOV) | Approximately 5% | Employee's gross salary (up to maximum) |
| General Widow and Orphan Fund (AWW) | Approximately 1% | Employee's gross salary (up to maximum) |
| State Health Insurance Fund (SZF) | 0% to 10% | Employee's gross salary |
Filing & Compliance
- Monthly payroll tax and social security filings are due by the 15th day of the month following the payroll period.
- Annual wage tax reconciliation is typically due by January 31st of the following year.
- Preliminary Corporate Income Tax (CIT) return is due by April 15th of the current calendar year or within 2.5 months after the fiscal year start.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to SRD 108,000 per year | 0% |
| Above SRD 108,000 to SRD 150,000 per year | 8% |
| Above SRD 150,000 to SRD 192,000 per year | 18% |
| Above SRD 192,000 to SRD 234,000 per year | 28% |
| Above SRD 234,000 per year | 38% |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| General Old Age Pension (AOV) | Approximately 5% of gross salary | Maximum monthly income |
| General Widow and Orphan Fund (AWW) | Approximately 1% of gross salary | Maximum monthly income |
| State Health Insurance Fund (SZF) | Varies | N/A |
| Pension Premium | 3.5% | SRD 1,575 per month |
Personal Allowances
- Basic personal allowance (tax-free threshold of SRD 108,000 per year)
- Fixed deduction for general work expenses: 4% of gross wage, up to SRD 1,200 per year
- Wage tax reduction: up to SRD 50 per month



