If you’ve ever wondered how gratuity is calculated, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about how much gratuity you are entitled to throughout your career.
Gratuity payment is a lump sum that your company will pay you as an acknowledgement of your loyalty to the company. Naturally, gratuity becomes payable only after you have spent a certain number of years with the company. You will receive this benefit either at the time of retirement or when you resign from employment. Let us take a look at how gratuity benefit is paid.
There are two conditions that must be satisfied in order to be eligible to get your gratuity benefit:
- The company you work at has a minimum of 10 people on its payroll, i.e., at least 10 employees receiving salaries from the organisation. Note that people on contract are not considered.
- You have completed at least 5 years with the organisation. If an employee dies during the tenure of his employment, the 5-year rule is relaxed. So, even if such an employee’s period of service is as little as 1 year, he/she will be eligible to receive gratuity if the first condition is met.
Additional Reading: Gratuity Act And Its Impact
Calculation of the amount of gratuity payable
According to the law, the amount payable as gratuity is equivalent to half month’s salary for every full year of your employment or Rs. 10 lakhs, whichever is lower. This is the minimum amount payable by law. Some companies may even pay a higher amount. This upper limit depends upon the company’s policy. For example, if you have put in 10 years of service before you resign from the company, you are entitled to an amount equal to 5 month’s salary or Rs. 10 lakhs, whichever is lower.
However, if your company has a policy to pay its employees a maximum of Rs. 20 lakhs as gratuity, then the amount payable to you when you resign after 10 years of completed service will be an amount equal to 5 month’s salary or Rs. 20 lakhs, whichever is lower.
Your last paycheck before you retire or resign is the amount you should consider in your gratuity computation. Also, only your ‘Basic’ and ‘Dearness Allowance / DA’ should be taken into consideration.
For example, assuming Anil retires this year after completing 30 years with his company, and his last paycheck looks like the following, then the amount of gratuity that Anil’s company should pay him will be:
Basic: Rs. 60,000
DA : Rs.10,000
HRA: Rs. 26,000
Education Allowance: Rs.5,000
Travel Allowance: Rs. 15,000
Gratuity payable: (Last month’s salary / 26) * 15 * Completed years of employment
Last month’s salary to compute gratuity =Basic + DA =Rs. 70,000.
Gratuity payable =(70,000/26) *15 *30 = Rs. 12,11, 538/-
Since there is a limit of Rs. 10 lakhs, Anil is entitled to receive Rs. 10 lakhs towards gratuity. If his company has a policy to pay gratuity up to an amount of Rs. 15 lakhs, then Anil’s gratuity benefit will be Rs. 12.11 lakhs.
Tax treatment for gratuity
The amount of gratuity received by a person is taxed as salary income under the head ‘Income from salaries’ on the income tax return. If you are a government employee, then according to the provisions of Section 10 (10) of the Income Tax Act, the gratuity amount paid is completely tax-free.
Gratuity amounts received by non-government employees covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act is tax-free up to the least of the following amounts:
- Amount of gratuity paid or
- 15 days salary for every completed year of employment (salary is the amount of last salary drawn)
- Rs. 10 lakhs
Where companies pay gratuity voluntarily to employees who are not eligible to receive gratuity under the Act, such amount is tax-free up to the least of the following amounts:
- Amount of gratuity paid or
- Half month’s salary for every completed year of employment (salary is average salary received in the last 10 months of service.)
- Rs. 10 lakhs
Note that this limit is the maximum exemption for all your years of service. It applies to all the amounts of gratuity you will receive in your entire career from all your employers.
So, if you receive gratuity three times in your life and you exhaust the above limit within the first two times you receive gratuity, then the third time you are paid gratuity, it will be completely taxed according to your current tax slab rates.
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Hi,
I am a software engineer.
I was working as a Team leader in one of the Private Limited (Information and Technology) company. I completed the 6 years and after that I resign and join new company. Can you please let me know how to apply for gratuity.
Dear Sir,
I am a relatationship Manager.
I was working as a Executive Sales Manager in Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co Ltd From 31th oct 2008 . I complete 8th year or 6th month in this orgenizatation. after than i regined fom this service . my graduty amount cut from my salary was 330 rupees per month. please tell me that how can i applied this & how many amount Iwill get. or waiting period after reginatation . thanks
pls reply fast
warm regards
Sunil Kumar Sharma
Mobile No-9719945032
plz clear my quairy on urgent base.
Hi Sunil Kumar Sharma,
We hope your query has been answered satisfactorily.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Hi
I worked in an International BPO for 80 months. I have resigned now and have got my Full and Final Settlement and I’m in the process of applying to withdraw my PF. Can you please tell me if Gratuity will be a part of the total PF amount or the company has paid me this already with the F&F settlement?
Hi Ashish, To be eligible for gratuity, you need to complete 5 years of continuous service at your organisation. Since you’ve only completed 80 months, you won’t be eligible to receive gratuity. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
Hi Sunil Kumar Sharma,
You can apply for your gratuity after resigning from your present organisation. Usually, you will receive your gratuity within 30 days of applying for the same. Read this post for more information and to find out how to calculate the gratuity you are eligible for.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Sir if gratuity not claimed after 30 days of releaving from company what we have to do?
Hi Sekhar,
Thanks for writing to us. Please get in touch with your previous employer to get the details. As far as we know, there is no time limit for claiming your gratuity as long as you have resigned.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Hi,
I worked as a sports trainer in a sports company for 6.6 years. When I asked the amount that I am going to receive, the company people showed me this calculation. Please let me know whether it is correct or not.
My salary : 21000, Basic : 8000.
Gratuity = (Basic/2) * 5 years.
= (8000/2)* 5
= 20000/-
I will receive an amount of 20000 rs. This is the amount my company is going to pay me. Is this correct. Please let me know and do the needfull.
Hi Muni sekhar,
While we do provide general tips and advice on personal finance, we will not be able to provide guidance on specific queries. We would love to help but due to the specific nature of your question, we suggest that you consult your financial advisor to understand this better.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Hi,
If the company has paid gratuity to employees who are still working, i.e., gratuity paid before their resignation or death, then what is the implication of the same?
Is it taxable in the hands of employees?
Further, if the employee resigns later on then will the gratuity be payable at that time?
TIA
Hi Simrat,
It is not possible for an employer to give gratuity before resignation. So, the question of taxation doesn’t arise.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
I am working same company from last 4.9 year
Now i resigned but 5 year not completed can I get Gratuity
Hi Ganesh Navhale,
You have to complete 5 years of continuous service with a company to be eligible to get gratuity. If there are only a few months remaining for you to complete 5 years of service, you can request your company to give you your gratuity. Keep in mind that this might be at the discretion of your employer.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
i was working for an consulting firm, i have recently resigned the company & i am asking them to give my gratuity, they are telling me to wait for 6 mths , since i am the 1st employee who has served 6 yrs,
Kindly help when should i ask them since i have already resigned the firm,
Hi Arjun u,
Your company has to pay you your gratuity within one month of your application for the same. In case of delay, they are liable to pay you a penal interest. Please check with them.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
I was working for 12 years in a pvt co and resigned 6 months back and joined in other co can I apply for gratuity.
Hi kaleem,
Yes, you are eligible for gratuity. Please read this article for more information.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Hello
what the procudure of claiming a gratuity money if the employer is not helping in withdrawing it? my mother served a private school for almost 30 years, how can she withdraw her gratuity without employer’s help?
Hi snigdha,
Write to the employer stating the gratuity rules. Read this for more information. If they still refuse to pay, you can approach the Labor Commissioner, Inspector under Payment of Wages Act or Controlling Authority of Gratuity with copies of the claim and seek their help.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Hello,
I was worked 4years and 8 month in private X BPO 2006 to 2011 company when I resigned, I don’t have knowledge to apply gratuity that time. after that I have working in anther Y BPO company past 6years 2011 till now. Please advise can I apply now for gratuity to X BPO company after long time. Please advise to Help this
Hi Mohammed,
You can claim gratuity only after completing 5 years in a single company. In your case you can claim it only from company Y and not company X.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
If an employee completed only 2 years in the organization,Than who is entitled to get the gratuity?
Hi Aditi,
You will be eligible for gratuity only after completion of 5 years in any organisation. In this case, you are not entitled to gratuity.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
HI SIR,
I HAVE RESIGH TWO MONTHS COMPLETE BUT TILL TIME I HAVE NOT RECD GAURITY AMOUNT,
I HAVE COMPLETE 10.7 YEARS IN COMPANY .
NOW WHAT CAN I DO SIR PLEASE REPLY.
Hi VINAY MEHTA, We suggest you speak to the HR/Finance team at your old office to get a date on when the gratuity will be sent to you. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
If any employe is screened out from govt job @ the age of 56 . Is he entitled for gratuity?
Hi Abhinav Srivastava, If the employee has completed 5 years in a company that falls under the Gratuity Act, then the employee is eligible for gratuity. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
Hi Team,
I would like to know will I get my gratuity as joining date was Aug 9, 2012 and last day worked Aug 8, 2017. Will it be considered as 5 yeas completions or not.
Please response
Thanks
Hi Mohammad, Yes, you’re eligible for gratuity. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
I was worked in hotel sun n sand pune which is come under classic citi investment pvt ltd. Hotel was closed on 15 june 2017 almost 2 month passed but still not got the gratuty to any emplyoe is there any thing to do legal way please assist
Hi Sandeep, If you have worked for more than 5 years, you are eligible for gratuity. Also, if the company has more than 10 employees, they need to pay gratuity. We suggest that you take the help of your legal counsel for getting your gratuity.
Hi,
I have resigned from Organisation.I have completed 5 years 4 months in organisation.But during employment I have taken leave (LOP) for one year.
am I applicable to get gratuity?
Hi Nath,
If there was no break in service and the leave was approved by your company, you should be eligible for gratuity. Please check with your company.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
How many times can a employee expect to receive the gratuity in entire working life span presuming he/she decides to resign at end of five year span every time?
Hi Virendra J Mahadik,
That would depend on the number of times the employee stays in an organisation and then quits.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
How the gratuity amount will be paid. Is it paid fully as one time payment or as part payments?
Hi Sheik, Gratuity is usually a one-time payment which you will receive once you resign from your company, provided you have put in at least 5 years of service with the company. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
I have been working for same organisation for 4 yr and 9 month continuously.
And I resigned this month.
Am I eligible to get the gratuity or not?
If yes then what is the procedure?
Hi Manas, You’ll be eligible for gratuity only if you’ve completed 5 years continuous service with an organisation. So, unfortunately, in your case, you aren’t eligible to get gratuity. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
I leave my previous company more then 50 days, how many days required to apply for gratuity. and how to apply
Hi Ajit, If you’ve put in 5 years of service with your company, then you’ll get your gratuity along with your full and final settlement. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
Dear Sir,
My name is maruti, I am working as a office manager I have completed 4 years in a company shall I eligible for gratuity.. Please advise if eligible how much amount I receive. My present salary is 24466 per month basic is 15000 per month please advise.
With regards,
Maruti
Hi Maruti, You will be eligible for gratuity only after you complete 5 years of continuous service with an organisation. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
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I leave my previous company more then 50 days, how many days required to apply for gratuity. and how to apply
Hi Ajit, If you’ve put in 5 years of service with your company, then you’ll get your gratuity along with your full and final settlement. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
A permanent employee, after giving 7 years of full-time service, leaves the organisation. He demands Gratuity. It was denied saying that initially, after 3 years, he left the organisation and rejoined it after 35 days. he is eligible for gratuity or not ?
Hi Ashvarya,
If the employee left the organisation and rejoined it, his new tenure will be considered only from the day that he rejoined the company. And since he did not serve the organisation for 5 years without any disruption in his service, he will not be eligible for gratuity.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
My father has been retired from an organization after the service of 26 years ie. e 05.04.2018. . After one month of his retirement , he want to rejoin the orgqanization. Is there any problem in his gratuity if he rejoin the same company for 2 years only.? kindly guide me…
Hi Tahir,
There will be no issues with the gratuity amount that your father received even if he rejoins work after 2 years. However, we suggest that you take the help of a chartered accountant just to check if he needs to pay any taxes.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Thanks Team BankBazaar
Hi Tahir,
You’re most welcome. Keep reading our blog for more insights into the world of finance.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
I HAVE COMPLETED 5 YEARS IN MY COMPANY AND I JOINED AS TRAINEE AND THEN, SERVED MY PROBATION FOR A YEARN AND 2 YEARS BACK I WAS CONFIRMED AS PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY. The mentioned says that i have worked for 5 years. will i get gratuity?
Hi varun,
Yes, you will be eligible for gratuity if you have completed 5 years in an organization.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Sir
I was work in The Kalgidhar Society For Five Years 2012 to 2017 full Five Years and Resigned in 2017 but that time I dont know about Gratuaty but now from Someone tell me about this and its features. Can I claim this after 1.5 years
Hi Sachin Goel,
Thank you for writing in. As far as we know, there is no time limit for claiming gratuity. If you have completed 5 years in the organisation, you can claim gratuity. It’s the company’s obligation to pay it.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
hii…i m anuja form sndt womens university in pune branch as a post by clark. i am resion for last year august 2018 then i want my gratuty in two generation. so plesase co-operate me thank you!
Hi Anuja,
Thanks for stopping by. To be eligible for gratuity, you need to complete 5 years of continuous service at your organisation. We suggest that you reach out to your previous employer to get the details to understand this better.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar