Gratuity on ₹1,00,000 basic salary for 25 years

Gratuity amount, formula and tax treatment.

With a last drawn basic salary + DA of ₹1,00,000 a month and 25 years of service, your gratuity is ₹14,42,308 under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

Gratuity amount
₹14,42,308
Per year of service
₹57,692
If employer not covered by the Act
₹12,50,000

₹1,00,000 × 15 × 25 ÷ 26 = ₹14,42,308

Same salary, different years of service

Years of serviceGratuity
5 years₹2,88,462
7 years₹4,03,846
10 years₹5,76,923
15 years₹8,65,385
20 years₹11,53,846
25 years₹14,42,308

Is this gratuity taxable?

For private-sector employees, gratuity up to ₹20 lakh over a career is tax-free under section 10(10), so ₹14,42,308 would be fully exempt (if you haven't received gratuity tax-free before). For government employees, gratuity is fully tax-free.

Remember

  • Gratuity is usually payable after 5 years of continuous service with the same employer.
  • More than 6 months in your final year counts as a full year under the Act.
  • Only basic salary and dearness allowance count — not HRA, bonus or other allowances.

Other salaries, 25 years of service

Frequently asked questions

How much gratuity for ₹1,00,000 basic salary and 25 years?

Using the formula basic × 15 × years ÷ 26, gratuity is ₹14,42,308. If your employer isn't covered by the Gratuity Act, it is ₹12,50,000 (divisor 30).

Is gratuity calculated on gross salary?

No. Gratuity is calculated on your last drawn basic salary plus dearness allowance only.

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