Gratuity Calculator

Calculate your gratuity amount as per the Payment of Gratuity Act

Include your last drawn basic and dearness allowance only.

1 Year5 Years50 Years

Estimated Gratuity Amount

โ‚น1,44,231

Calculation Formula:

(15 * โ‚น50,000 * 5) / 26 = โ‚น1,44,231

Tax Exemption:

Up to โ‚น20,00,000 is tax-free for private sector employees under current laws.

๐ŸŽ“ Gratuity Guide โ€” Reward for Your Loyalty

"Gratuity is a defined benefit plan where the employer pays a lump sum to the employee upon leaving the job after a long tenure. It is governed by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972."

โš™๏ธ Eligibility Rules

To receive gratuity, you must have completed 5 years of service. However, if an employee becomes disabled or dies, the 5-year rule is waived. Even 4 years and 7 months are sometimes counted as 5 years.

๐Ÿ”ข The "26 Days" Rule

For gratuity calculation, a month is considered to have 26 working days. The 15 days of salary for every year of service is calculated as (Monthly Salary / 26) * 15.

๐Ÿš€ When is it Paid?

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    RetirementWhen you retire from your service.
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    ResignationWhen you leave a company after 5+ years.
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    Death/DisablementPaid to the employee or nominee immediately.
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    SuperannuationWhen you reach the age of superannuation.

Tax Exemptions (Latest)

The government has increased the tax-free gratuity limit to โ‚น20 lakh for private sector employees. For government employees, the entire gratuity amount is exempt from tax.

Tax Free Limit: โ‚น20 Lakh
Govt Employees: 100% Exempt

Frequently Asked Questions