Generate a professional salary slip (payslip) in seconds. Add all salary components, deductions, and download or print. No login required.
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Try Zoho Payroll Free for 30 days →Or try Keka HR Payroll SoftwareA payslip must include: Employee name, ID, designation, department, pay period, gross salary with component breakup (Basic, HRA, Special Allowance), all deductions (PF, Professional Tax, TDS, other), and net take-home salary. Company name, ESIC number, and PF account number are also good to include.
Employers are legally required to provide payslips under the Payment of Wages Act 1936. While the exact format is not mandated by law, payslips must show gross earnings, all deductions, and net pay. Digital payslips are legally valid.
Basic Salary is typically 40-50% of CTC in India. HRA is 40-50% of Basic (higher for metros). Special Allowance makes up the remaining amount. Keep Basic Salary lower to reduce PF liability — but higher Basic increases gratuity and other benefits.
Professional Tax is levied by state governments on salaried employees. Rates vary by state: Karnataka Rs 200/month, Maharashtra Rs 200/month, West Bengal Rs 130-200/month, Tamil Nadu Rs 208/month. Some states like Delhi and Rajasthan don't levy professional tax.
Yes, this is perfect for startups and small businesses. For a few employees, you can manually generate payslips here. For 10+ employees, we recommend proper payroll software like Zoho Payroll or Keka which handles PF filing, TDS computation, and compliance automatically.