# Free Employee Cost Calculator

> Calculate total cost of an employee including all employer contributions. Free, no sign-up, by Staff Khata.

Cost of an employee = gross salary + employer PF (12% of basic, often capped at ₹1,800 a month) + PF admin and EDLI charges + employer ESI (3.25% if gross is ₹21,000 or less) + statutory bonus (8.33% minimum) + gratuity provision (about 4.81% of basic). For a ₹20,000 gross salary, the real monthly cost is usually ₹23,000 to ₹24,000.

## Inputs

- Gross Monthly Salary (₹)
- Basic Salary (₹)

## Frequently asked questions

### What is included in CTC in India?

Gross salary plus employer PF, employer ESI where applicable, gratuity provision, bonus and any insurance or benefits the employer pays for.

### Can Staff Khata do this calculation automatically every month?

Yes. Staff Khata takes attendance from Realtime biometric machines, a rotating QR code or selfie + GPS punches, then works out salary, PF, ESI, advances and payslip PDFs for each employee. Payroll is on the Growth plan at ₹0.50 per employee per day.

Use the calculator: https://staffkhata.com/free-tools/employee-cost-calculator