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Bonus Calculator

Statutory bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act.

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Minimum 8.33%, maximum 20% of salary (subject to allocable surplus).
At least 30 working days are needed in the year; bonus is pro-rated for part years.
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Rs 7,000 or the state/central minimum wage for the scheduled employment, whichever is higher — enter the higher figure.
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Employees earning more than this per month are not eligible under the Act; editable if notified otherwise.
Estimate only. Results depend on the inputs and the rules and rates described below. Verify with the official source or a professional before filing or investing; this is not tax, legal or investment advice.

How it is calculated

Bonus = min(monthly salary, wage ceiling) × 12 × Bonus % × (months worked ÷ 12). Bonus % lies between 8.33% (minimum) and 20% (maximum). Ceiling = ₹7,000 or minimum wage, whichever is higher; employees above the eligibility limit are excluded.

Worked example

Salary ₹18,000, ceiling ₹18,000 (minimum wage higher than ₹7,000), 8.33% for 12 months: 18,000 × 12 × 8.33% = ₹17,993 (rounded).

About the Bonus Calculator

Statutory bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act. This free payroll & compliance tool runs entirely in your browser: nothing you type is sent to a server, and you can save, print or download the result.

What you need to enter

You will be asked for monthly salary — basic + da (₹), bonus percentage declared, months worked in the accounting year, wage ceiling for calculation (₹/month), eligibility limit (₹/month). Fields marked * are required. Every field shows a hint and the allowed range.

How to use it

  1. Fill in the inputs (sample values are pre-filled so you can see how it works).
  2. Press Calculate to see the result, breakdown and chart.
  3. Use Print, Download PDF or Share to keep the result, or come back to it from your saved history.

Who it helps

Salaried individuals, business owners, investors and professionals who want a quick, transparent estimate before they file, invest or plan. If your case has special facts, our team can review it - ask for a consultation.

Results are estimates based on the rules and rates described under "How it is calculated". Laws change and individual facts differ, so confirm with official sources or a qualified professional before acting. This is not tax, legal or investment advice.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the ceiling matter?

Bonus is calculated on salary up to the ceiling even if you earn more, which limits the cost for higher-paid eligible staff. Use the higher of ₹7,000 and the applicable minimum wage.

Is 8.33% payable even if the company made a loss?

Generally yes — the minimum bonus is payable irrespective of profit in covered establishments, with limited exceptions.

What if I worked only part of the year?

Bonus is pro-rated by months worked, provided you worked at least 30 days in the accounting year.

Need help beyond the calculator?

Talk to our tax and compliance team for advice based on your documents.

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