Gratuity on ₹40,000 basic salary for 10 years

Gratuity amount, formula and tax treatment.

With a last drawn basic salary + DA of ₹40,000 a month and 10 years of service, your gratuity is ₹2,30,769 under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

Gratuity amount
₹2,30,769
Per year of service
₹23,077
If employer not covered by the Act
₹2,00,000

₹40,000 × 15 × 10 ÷ 26 = ₹2,30,769

Same salary, different years of service

Years of serviceGratuity
5 years₹1,15,385
7 years₹1,61,538
10 years₹2,30,769
15 years₹3,46,154
20 years₹4,61,538
25 years₹5,76,923

Is this gratuity taxable?

For private-sector employees, gratuity up to ₹20 lakh over a career is tax-free under section 10(10), so ₹2,30,769 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 ₹40,000 basic salary and 10 years?

Using the formula basic × 15 × years ÷ 26, gratuity is ₹2,30,769. If your employer isn't covered by the Gratuity Act, it is ₹2,00,000 (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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