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Gratuity Calculator

Estimate your tax-free gratuity pay-out based on the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

What is Gratuity?

Gratuity is a lump sum amount paid by an employer to an employee as a token of appreciation for their long-term service. It is mandatory for establishments with 10 or more employees. To be eligible, an employee must have completed **5 years of continuous service** with the same organization.

Enter Service Details

Input your last drawn basic salary and total years of service to calculate your exact gratuity entitlement.

Total Payable Gratuity Amount

0

Fully Eligible

* Capped at ₹20,00,000 as per current Central Government norms.

Statutory Formula

Core Equation

(15 × Basic Salary × Tenure) ÷ 26

15: Represents 15 days of salary for every completed year.

26: Fixed number of working days in a month for calculation.

Tenure: Rounded to nearest year (6+ months counts as full year).

Calculation Example

If your basic is ₹50,000 and you work for 10 years:
(15 × 50,000 × 10) / 26 = **₹2,88,461**

Continuous Service

Service is considered continuous even with interruptions like sickness, accidents, leave, or lay-offs not due to employee fault.

New: 190 days in a year counts for 5-day week units.

Tax Exemptions & Payout Rules

Govt Employees

Fully tax-exempt for all Central, State, and Municipal employees regardless of amount.

Private Sector

Tax-exempt up to ₹20 Lakhs. Any amount exceeding this is taxable as per income slabs.

Payment Deadline

Employer must pay within 30 days of last working day or pay interest on delay.

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Disclaimer: Gratuity calculations depend on whether an establishment is covered under the 1972 Act. Organizations NOT covered use a different formula (15 days salary of last 10 months avg). Consult your HR for specific coverage.

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