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Mauritius NSF Ceiling & Floor Limits 2026/2027: Updated Minimum & Maximum Basic Wage Thresholds Effective 1 July

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Mauritius has increased the minimum and maximum basic wage limits on which National Savings Fund (NSF) contributions are calculated, effective 1 July 2026. These updated thresholds apply to all employers and affect NSF contribution calculations across all pay frequencies.

Updated NSF Minimum & Maximum Wage Limits: Effective 1 July 2026

NSF Contribution Limits by Pay Period

The following table outlines the updated minimum and maximum basic wage limits for NSF contribution calculations, effective 1 July 2026. Note that private household employees have different minimum wage thresholds than other employees.

Important: Private Household vs. Other Employees

Private household employees have a lower minimum wage threshold (2,910 MUR monthly) compared to other employees (4,580 MUR monthly). However, the maximum wage ceiling (29,710 MUR monthly) applies to all employees regardless of classification. Ensure employees are correctly classified when calculating NSF contribution bases.

About the National Savings Fund (NSF)

The National Savings Fund (NSF) is a mandatory savings scheme in Mauritius where both employees and employers contribute a percentage of the employee's basic wage. NSF contributions are calculated on basic salary only, subject to the minimum and maximum wage thresholds. These updated ceiling and floor limits affect the contribution base for all NSF calculations effective 1 July 2026.

Mauritius NSF 2026/2027: Official Resources

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