Gratuity on ₹75,000 basic salary for 15 years

Gratuity amount, formula and tax treatment.

With a last drawn basic salary + DA of ₹75,000 a month and 15 years of service, your gratuity is ₹6,49,038 under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

Gratuity amount
₹6,49,038
Per year of service
₹43,269
If employer not covered by the Act
₹5,62,500

₹75,000 × 15 × 15 ÷ 26 = ₹6,49,038

Same salary, different years of service

Years of serviceGratuity
5 years₹2,16,346
7 years₹3,02,885
10 years₹4,32,692
15 years₹6,49,038
20 years₹8,65,385
25 years₹10,81,731

Is this gratuity taxable?

For private-sector employees, gratuity up to ₹20 lakh over a career is tax-free under section 10(10), so ₹6,49,038 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, 15 years of service

Frequently asked questions

How much gratuity for ₹75,000 basic salary and 15 years?

Using the formula basic × 15 × years ÷ 26, gratuity is ₹6,49,038. If your employer isn't covered by the Gratuity Act, it is ₹5,62,500 (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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