How It Works | CalculateUIF.co.za

How It Works

Our tool makes calculating your unemployment benefits simple. Here's exactly what happens when you use it:

Step 1: Enter Your Details

• Your last monthly salary (before deductions). We automatically apply the UIF salary cap of R17,712 if you earn more
• How many months you were employed. Every 4 days worked = 1 credit day (we calculate this for you)

Step 2: Instant Calculation

We use the official UIF formulas to determine:

• Daily Income = (Monthly salary × 12) ÷ 365
• Income Replacement Rate (IRR) = 38-60% (lower incomes get higher %)
• Daily Benefit Amount = Daily Income × IRR
• Total Benefit = Daily Amount × Your Credit Days

Step 3: Understand Your Results

You'll see:

• Estimated daily payout (what you'd get per day from UIF)
• Total potential benefit (based on your credit days)
• How long payments could last (max 365 days)