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Payroll Calculator India
Process monthly wages for an employee in India including EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and TDS calculations.
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Monthly Indian payroll calculator
Estimate monthly employee payroll calculations, statutory deductions (PF, ESIC, PT), and final take-home salary.
Results
Employee Net In-Hand
₹46,000
Actual monthly take-home salary
Total Employee Deductions
₹4,000
PF + ESIC + PT + TDS
Total Monthly CTC
₹51,800
Gross Salary + Employer PF & ESIC
How to use it
- 01Enter the monthly Gross Salary of the employee.
- 02Select if EPF (12% of basic) and ESIC (0.75% of gross) apply.
- 03Provide Professional Tax (PT) and monthly TDS estimates.
Result guide
- EPF Contribution shows the employee deduction towards retirement savings.
- Professional Tax is state-specific and usually capped at ₹200 or ₹250 per month.
- Net Wages Payable is the actual cash distributed to the employee's bank account.
About this calculator
For small business owners and HR specialists in India, manual payroll calculations can be error-prone. Standard statutory deductions like EPF, ESIC, and Professional Tax must be handled accurately every month.
This payroll utility automates these monthly deductions to estimate net pay, employer liabilities, and employee payroll slips.
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard statutory deductions in Indian payroll?
The typical statutory deductions are Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Employee State Insurance (ESIC), Professional Tax (PT), and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS/Income Tax).
What is the wage limit for mandatory EPF?
EPF is mandatory for employees with a basic salary up to ₹15,000 per month. For basic salaries above ₹15,000, contributions are optional or capped at the ₹15,000 statutory limit unless the company elects full contribution.
How is ESIC contribution structured?
ESIC applies to employees earning gross wages up to ₹21,000 per month. The employee contribution is 0.75% of gross wages, and the employer contribution is 3.25% of gross wages.
Method and limitations
This calculator uses the formula and assumptions described on this page. We do not claim independent professional review. Direct references will be listed here when they support a specific rule or data source used by this calculator.
Results are estimates for general information. Verify current rules and assumptions before making financial, tax, or health decisions.
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