The verdict in three sentences
A payroll app automatically computes net pay, statutory contributions and income tax, then issues a compliant payslip under local law. It disburses salaries in bulk via mobile money disbursement and archives social filings for inspection. Budget a subscription of 9,900 to 24,900 FCFA/month in 2026, with PAYE/NHIF/NSSF equivalents in Nigeria and Kenya, and CNSS/IPRES in Francophone markets.
What payroll calculation automates
Manual payroll on Excel is a source of errors and delays. The app applies the correct rates, handles tax brackets and produces a clean payslip in a few clicks.
| Item | 2026 basis (order of magnitude) | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Family benefits (CNSS) | ~7 % capped | Employer |
| Work-accident (CNSS) | 1 to 5 % | Employer |
| Pension (IPRES general) | ~6 % employee + ~8.4 % employer | Shared |
| Income tax | Progressive bracket scale | Employee |
| Net pay | Gross minus deductions | Paid to employee |
These are 2026 orders of magnitude to confirm per collective agreement and status; the app keeps them updated and applies the official scale.
Cost and time saved
| Tier | 2026 price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 FCFA | Up to 3 employees, PDF payslip |
| Starter | 9,900 FCFA/month | Up to 15 employees, contributions and tax |
| Pro | 24,900 FCFA/month | Unlimited employees, mobile money disbursement, filings |
| Custom | 800,000 - 2,000,000 FCFA | Dedicated app, accounting/ERP integration |
Bulk disbursement avoids the counter: a single order pays all staff via mobile money. In Anglophone markets the app computes PAYE, NHIF and NSSF and automates the bank or MoMo transfer.
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Mini case study
Fatou runs an SME of 22 employees in Dakar. Her accountant spent 2 days a month on manual payroll, about 24 days/year valued at 25,000 FCFA/day, i.e. 600,000 FCFA of time. With the Pro subscription at 24,900 FCFA/month (298,800 FCFA/year), payroll is done in 2 hours and salaries go out in one mobile money order. Net saving: over 300,000 FCFA/year, before counting avoided calculation errors and late-filing penalties.
FAQ
Is the app up to date on contribution rates? Yes: scales and caps are maintained and applied automatically. You validate, the app computes and archives each payslip.
Can salaries be paid directly from the app? The Pro tier plugs in mobile money disbursement: a single order pays all employees, with a per-employee acknowledgment.
Are payslips compliant for labor inspection? Yes, the payslip carries the mandatory items and history is archived. You export social filings when the inspectorate asks.
What about an employee without a bank account? They are paid to their mobile money account, which covers the vast majority of staff.
How many employees to make it worthwhile? From 5 employees, time saved exceeds the Starter subscription. Above 15, the Pro tier and disbursement become obvious.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
