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Gratuity Calculator

Calculate your gratuity as per the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972.

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Employee Type
Last Drawn Monthly Basic + DA (₹)
Years of Service
Yr
Additional Months (for rounding — 6+ months counts as 1 year)
Mo
Gratuity Amount
₹0
Tax-Free Limit
₹20,00,000
Tax Status

Formulas Used

Covered by Act: (Basic + DA) × Years of Service × 15/26
6+ months in a year = 1 full year
Not Covered by Act: (Basic + DA) × Years of Service × 15/30
Or as per company policy (whichever is higher)
Maximum gratuity under the Act is limited to ₹20,00,000 (₹20 lakh). Employer may pay more voluntarily.

Tax on Gratuity

Employee TypeTax Exemption
Government employeesFully exempt
Private — Covered by ActExempt up to ₹20L
Private — Not CoveredExempt up to ₹10L or half month salary/year
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