Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

Gratuity Calculator India

Find out exactly how much gratuity you're owed. Enter your last drawn Basic + DA and years of service — get the answer in a second.

  • ✓ Accurate as per Indian labour law
  • ✓ Free, no sign-up, mobile friendly
  • ✓ Instant results with formula breakdown

Calculate your gratuity

All amounts in Indian Rupees (₹)

Months > 6 are rounded up to a full year.

Your Gratuity

2,01,923

Formula: (15 × 50,000 × 7) / 26

✓ You are eligible for gratuity (5+ years of service completed).
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How gratuity is calculated

Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, employers in India must pay gratuity to employees who have completed at least five years of continuous service.

1. Take last drawn salary

Use Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance from your most recent monthly salary.

2. Multiply by 15 × years

15 days of salary for every completed year of service.

3. Divide by 26

26 represents the working days in a month under the Act.

Gratuity Formula

Gratuity = (15 × Last Drawn Salary × Years of Service) / 26

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for gratuity in India?+

Any employee who has completed 5 years of continuous service with an organisation covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The 5-year rule is waived in case of death or disablement.

What salary is used in the formula?+

Last drawn salary = Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance (DA). Allowances like HRA, bonus, or commissions are not included.

Is the gratuity amount tax-free?+

Yes — up to ₹20,00,000 in a lifetime for non-government employees, per current Income Tax rules. Government employees receive a full exemption.

How are part-years of service treated?+

If you have worked more than 6 months in your final year, it counts as a full year. Less than 6 months is ignored.

What if my employer is not covered by the Act?+

If your employer is not covered, the formula becomes (15 × Salary × Years) / 30, and the calculation is based on actual completed years only.