SSC MSD contribution and maternity calculator in Namibia
SSC contribution and maternity benefit calculator (Namibia)
Short answerChecked 31 October 2026
The MSD contribution is 0.9% of the basic wage from the employee and 0.9% from the employer, on a wage of N$500 to N$12,500 a month from 1 September 2026: at most N$112.50 each. The SSC pays maternity leave at 100% of basic wage up to N$20,000 a month for 12 weeks (16 weeks when extended). Source: Social Security Commission, MSD Fund.
SSC contribution and maternity pay
Basic wage, before deductions and without allowances.
N$90.00 from you, N$90.00 from your employerMonthly MSD contribution on a basic wage of N$10,000.00. Maternity pay: N$10,000.00 a month.
| Basic wage taken into account (N$500 to N$12,500) | N$10,000.00 |
| Employee (0.9%) | N$90.00 |
| Employer (0.9%) | N$90.00 |
| Total to the SSC each month (1.8%) | N$180.00 |
| Maternity pay per month (100%, capped at N$20,000) | N$10,000.00 |
| For 12 weeks (≈ 2.77 months, calculated) | N$27,692.31 |
What next: all SSC benefits and how to claim · employer duties and the Employees' Compensation Fund
Indicative: based on the rates and ceilings the Social Security Commission publishes; the SSC computes the exact amount on your claim. New members wait six months before claiming.
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| Rule | Figure |
|---|---|
| Contribution rate | 1.8% of basic wage: 0.9% employee, 0.9% employer |
| Wage taken into account from 1 September 2026 | N$500 to N$12,500 a month (N$14,000 from 1 March 2027) |
| Maternity leave pay | 100% of basic wage, up to N$20,000 a month |
| Maternity leave length | 12 weeks; 16 weeks for extended maternity leave |
| Waiting period for new members | 6 months |
All from the Social Security Commission, MSD Fund. The tool converts weeks to months as weeks × 12 ÷ 52 (a Tulinde calculation); the SSC computes the exact payment on your claim.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum SSC contribution in Namibia?
From 1 September 2026, N$112.50 a month from the employee and N$112.50 from the employer (0.9% each of a wage capped at N$12,500).
Is maternity pay capped?
Yes: the SSC pays 100% of basic wage up to N$20,000 a month.