What is the difference between gross and net salary in Brunei?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after income tax, social security, Medicare, and other deductions are subtracted.

Take-Home Pay in Brunei (2026)

Q: What is the take-home pay in Brunei?

The take-home pay in Brunei depends on your gross salary and the effective tax rate of 20%. After income tax and social contributions, you keep approximately 80% of your gross income.

Q: How are taxes calculated in Brunei?

Tax calculations include income tax, social security contributions, and other mandatory deductions. The effective tax rate of 20% is an estimate based on the cost of living index.

Estimated tax rate: 20% · Updated for 2026

Est. Income Tax Rate

20%

Social Security

6.2%

Medicare

1.45%

Total Deductions

28%

Tax Breakdown for Brunei

Deduction Type	Rate	On 100k BND
Income Tax	20%	20,000 BND
Social Security	6.2%	6,200 BND
Medicare	1.45%	1,450 BND
Total Deductions	28%	27,650 BND
Take-Home Pay	72%	72,350 BND

Take-Home Pay by Job in Brunei

Job Title	Avg. Gross (BND)	Take-Home (BND)	COL-Adj. Take-Home (BND)
Surgeons / Doctors	25,875 BND	18,720 BND	38,203 BND
Judges	21,752 BND	15,738 BND	32,116 BND
Lawyers	17,629 BND	12,754 BND	26,028 BND
Bank Managers	16,590 BND	12,003 BND	24,495 BND
Chief Executive Officers	15,546 BND	11,248 BND	22,956 BND
Chief Financial Officers	14,503 BND	10,493 BND	21,413 BND
Orthodontists	14,002 BND	10,130 BND	20,675 BND
College Professors	12,420 BND	8,986 BND	18,339 BND
Pilots	10,379 BND	7,509 BND	15,326 BND
Marketing Directors	9,336 BND	6,755 BND	13,786 BND

Average Take-Home Pay by Category

Category	Avg. Gross (BND)	Take-Home (BND)	Effective Rate
AI & Machine Learning	11,663 BND	8,438 BND	28%
Finance & Accounting	11,528 BND	8,340 BND	28%
Business Administration	12,849 BND	9,296 BND	28%
Advertising	9,766 BND	7,066 BND	28%
Architecture	9,908 BND	7,168 BND	28%
Automotive & Car Industry	9,553 BND	6,912 BND	28%
Aviation	11,764 BND	8,511 BND	28%
Banking	13,817 BND	9,996 BND	28%
Construction	9,454 BND	6,840 BND	28%
Counseling	9,417 BND	6,813 BND	28%
Customer Service	7,572 BND	5,478 BND	28%
Education & Teaching	9,889 BND	7,155 BND	28%
Energy	10,745 BND	7,774 BND	28%
Engineering	9,019 BND	6,525 BND	28%
Manufacturing	10,308 BND	7,458 BND	28%
Fitness & Sports	6,857 BND	4,961 BND	28%
Hospitality	9,806 BND	7,095 BND	28%
Healthcare	25,521 BND	18,465 BND	28%
Human Resources	9,529 BND	6,894 BND	28%
Import & Export	7,403 BND	5,356 BND	28%
Insurance	10,720 BND	7,756 BND	28%
Information Technology	9,710 BND	7,025 BND	28%
Law & Legal Services	15,045 BND	10,885 BND	28%
Marketing	10,569 BND	7,646 BND	28%
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	13,615 BND	9,850 BND	28%
Public Relations	8,852 BND	6,404 BND	28%
Procurement	9,777 BND	7,074 BND	28%
Quality Control	8,583 BND	6,210 BND	28%
Real Estate	11,368 BND	8,225 BND	28%
Sales	11,519 BND	8,334 BND	28%
Telecommunications	8,568 BND	6,199 BND	28%

Take-Home Pay in Brunei — Overview

The estimated effective tax rate in Brunei is 20% based on the cost of living index of 49%. Combined with Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), your total deductions amount to approximately 28% of your gross income.

For a gross salary of 100,000 BND, your estimated take-home pay would be approximately 72,350 BND per year, or about 6,029 BND per month.

Salary Overview — Top 10 Jobs

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Surgeons / Doctors12,117 – 39,63225,875 BND
Judges10,182 – 33,32221,752 BND
Lawyers8,246 – 27,01117,629 BND
Bank Managers7,767 – 25,41216,590 BND
Chief Executive Officers7,279 – 23,81315,546 BND
Chief Financial Officers6,791 – 22,21414,503 BND
Orthodontists6,547 – 21,45714,002 BND
College Professors5,823 – 19,01712,420 BND
Pilots4,855 – 15,90310,379 BND
Marketing Directors4,367 – 14,3059,336 BND

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Top Paying Jobs in Brunei

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Best Paying Jobs in Brunei

Cost of Living in Brunei

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Cost of Living in Brunei

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the take-home pay in Brunei?

The take-home pay in Brunei depends on your gross salary. After income tax (20%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%), you keep approximately 72% of your gross income.

How are taxes calculated in Brunei?

Tax calculations include income tax, Social Security contributions (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and other deductions. The effective tax rate of 20% is estimated based on the cost of living index.

What is the difference between gross and net salary?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you receive after income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. For a gross salary of 100,000 BND, you keep approximately 72,350 BND after all deductions.