Gratuity on ₹15,000 basic salary for 20 years

Gratuity amount, formula and tax treatment.

With a last drawn basic salary + DA of ₹15,000 a month and 20 years of service, your gratuity is ₹1,73,077 under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

Gratuity amount
₹1,73,077
Per year of service
₹8,654
If employer not covered by the Act
₹1,50,000

₹15,000 × 15 × 20 ÷ 26 = ₹1,73,077

Same salary, different years of service

Years of serviceGratuity
5 years₹43,269
7 years₹60,577
10 years₹86,538
15 years₹1,29,808
20 years₹1,73,077
25 years₹2,16,346

Is this gratuity taxable?

For private-sector employees, gratuity up to ₹20 lakh over a career is tax-free under section 10(10), so ₹1,73,077 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, 20 years of service

Frequently asked questions

How much gratuity for ₹15,000 basic salary and 20 years?

Using the formula basic × 15 × years ÷ 26, gratuity is ₹1,73,077. If your employer isn't covered by the Gratuity Act, it is ₹1,50,000 (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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