Gratuity amount, formula and tax treatment.
Same salary, different years of service
Is this gratuity taxable?
For private-sector employees, gratuity up to ₹20 lakh over a career is tax-free under section 10(10), so ₹86,538 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, 10 years of service
Frequently asked questions
How much gratuity for ₹15,000 basic salary and 10 years?
Using the formula basic × 15 × years ÷ 26, gratuity is ₹86,538. If your employer isn't covered by the Gratuity Act, it is ₹75,000 (divisor 30).
Is gratuity calculated on gross salary?
No. Gratuity is calculated on your last drawn basic salary plus dearness allowance only.