Statutory bonus calculator
Work out statutory bonus between 8.33% and 20% for employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month, calculated on ₹7,000 or the minimum wage.
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How it works
- Employees earning up to ₹21,000 a month who worked at least 30 days in the year are eligible.
- If wages are above ₹7,000 a month (or the minimum wage for the job, if higher), bonus is worked out as if wages were that amount.
- The minimum bonus is 8.33% or ₹100, whichever is higher, even without profit. The maximum is 20%.
- Bonus must be paid within 8 months of the end of the accounting year.
For example, an employee on ₹15,000 a month for 12 months gets at least ₹7,000 × 12 × 8.33% = ₹6,997.
Things to know
- The rate above 8.33% depends on the “allocable surplus” in the employer’s accounts. This tool does not work that out.
- This is a learning aid, not advice.
Sources
- Ministry of Labour: Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
- S.O. 4711(E), 25 August 2026: eligibility limit ₹21,000 (Gazette of India)
- S.O. 4710(E), 25 August 2026: calculation ceiling (Ministry of Labour)
Last verified: 4 Nov 2026