Zakat on Income Calculator

Enter your annual income and choose the gross or net method to calculate zakat on income. You can change the nisab to match your state.

Rates in effect: Zakat rate 2.5%; 2026 nisab PPZ-MAIWP RM33,996 · PPZ-MAIWP – Zakat Pendapatan ↗

This result is an estimate only. Check with your bank or the relevant authority before making decisions.

How it is calculated

Zakat on income is 2.5% of annual income that meets the nisab. The nisab is the value of 85 g of gold, set by each state authority and updated regularly. The 2026 Federal Territory nisab is RM33,996 (PPZ-MAIWP).

There are two methods:

Gross: all annual income × 2.5%.
Net: (income − allowed deductions) × 2.5%. Deductions differ by state; for example, Johor uses fixed personal, spouse and child amounts, while Selangor and the Federal Territory use had kifayah amounts by household member.

Zakat is due only if the assessed income is equal to or above the nisab. Zakat paid to an authorised body reduces income tax ringgit-for-ringgit as a rebate, up to the tax payable.

Worked example

Examples from PPZ-MAIWP (via RinggitPlus):

Gross method: income of RM57,000 × 2.5% = RM1,425 a year (RM118.75 a month).
Net method: RM57,000 − RM21,810 = RM35,190, so zakat is RM879.75.

Why your number may differ

Your state’s nisab and deduction schedule may be different. The income types included also vary, and the Hijri year is not the same as the Gregorian year.

Frequently asked questions

Which method should I use?

Both methods are accepted. Ask your state zakat authority which one they use.

Why does the nisab differ by state?

The nisab is the value of 85 g of gold, set by each state authority and updated regularly.

How does zakat affect my income tax?

Zakat paid to an authorised body reduces your income tax ringgit-for-ringgit as a rebate, up to the tax payable.