PF Calculator India 2026

Last updated 21 October 2026

How much PF is deducted from your salary? (2026)

PF is 12% of your PF wages (Basic + DA), taken from your salary, and your employer adds another 12%. From 17 September 2026 the PF wage ceiling is Rs 25,000 a month (notification S.O. 5109(E)), up from Rs 15,000. So on the minimum basis you pay at most Rs 3,000 a month.

*Minimum basis. If your company pays PF on the full Basic + DA, it is 12% of the whole amount: Rs 3,600 each on Rs 30,000 and Rs 6,000 each on Rs 50,000. Of the employer’s 12%, 8.33% (up to Rs 2,083 a month) goes to your pension (EPS) and the rest to your PF account. The employer also pays EDLI (0.5%) and admin charges (0.5%).

Only know your gross salary? PF is not worked out on gross or CTC. Under the Code on Social Security, PF wages are Basic + DA (and any retaining allowance), and they cannot be less than half of your total pay: if HRA and other allowances are more than half, the extra counts as PF wages. For example, on a Rs 30,000 salary with Rs 15,000 Basic + DA, PF is Rs 1,800 from you and Rs 1,800 from your employer. If Basic + DA were only Rs 10,000 of that Rs 30,000, PF wages would still be Rs 15,000.

September 2026 payroll: the Rs 25,000 ceiling applies from 17 September 2026, so many payroll teams use the old Rs 15,000 ceiling for 1 to 16 September and Rs 25,000 for 17 to 30 September. Employees who join with PF wages above Rs 25,000 and are not already PF members may not have to join; check with your payroll adviser.

PF Calculator India 2026: EPF Contribution and Interest Calculation Tool

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is India’s largest social security programme, covering over 65 million active members. Both employer and employee contribute 12% of the employee’s basic salary (plus dearness allowance) to the PF account, with the accumulated corpus earning a government-declared interest rate of 8.25% for FY 2025-26 (unchanged from 2024-25). Understanding how PF contributions and interest work helps you plan your retirement savings and understand a significant component of your compensation.

How EPF Contributions Work

Employee Contribution: 12% of Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance (DA). This entire amount goes into the EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) account.
Employer Contribution: 12% of Basic Salary + DA, split as follows:

• 3.67% goes to the EPF account (same account as employee contribution)
• 8.33% goes to the EPS (Employees’ Pension Scheme) account, subject to a maximum pensionable salary of Rs 25,000/month (so maximum EPS contribution is Rs 2,083/month)

Wage Ceiling: The statutory wage ceiling for PF is Rs 25,000/month. It was raised from Rs 15,000 with effect from 17 September 2026. This means:

• For employees with Basic + DA up to Rs 25,000/month: PF is mandatory on the full amount
• For employees with Basic + DA above Rs 25,000/month: PF on Rs 25,000 is mandatory; contribution on the amount above Rs 25,000 is voluntary (with employer agreement)

Many companies, particularly in IT and services sectors, contribute PF on actual Basic Salary even when it exceeds Rs 25,000, as a better employee benefit.

PF Contribution Calculation Example

Employee Profile:

• Basic Salary: Rs 30,000/month
• Dearness Allowance: Rs 0
• PF Contribution Basis: Actual Basic (not restricted to Rs 25,000)

Monthly Contributions:

Annual PF Accumulation: Rs 5,117 x 12 = Rs 61,404 in EPF account + Rs 24,996 in EPS account.

EPF Interest Calculation with Compounding

EPF interest is calculated monthly but credited at the end of the financial year. The interest rate for FY 2025-26 is 8.25% per annum, the same as for 2024-25. Here is how compounding works:

Monthly Interest Rate: 8.25% / 12 = 0.6875%
Year 1 Calculation (Simplified):

Assume monthly contribution of Rs 5,117 starting from April.

End of Year 1: Approximately Rs 64,217 (contributions of Rs 61,404 + interest of approximately Rs 2,813)
Long-Term Compounding Impact:

These figures assume constant Basic Salary and interest rate. In reality, salary increments significantly boost the final corpus, and interest rates may vary year to year.

Key EPF Rules You Should Know

Tax Treatment:

• Employee contribution up to Rs 1.5 lakh qualifies for Section 80C deduction
• Employer contribution up to 12% of Basic is exempt from tax
• Interest earned is tax-free if PF contribution does not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh per year (Rs 5 lakh for government employees). Interest on contributions above this threshold is taxable.
• Withdrawal after 5 years of continuous service is fully tax-free
• Withdrawal before 5 years: TDS at 10% if PAN provided, 20% if not

Withdrawal Rules:

• Complete withdrawal allowed only after 2 months of unemployment (after leaving a job)
• Partial withdrawal (advance) allowed for specific purposes: medical emergency, home purchase, home loan repayment, marriage, education, and 1 year before retirement
• Transfer of PF between employers through Universal Account Number (UAN) is now seamless

EPS Pension:

• Eligible after 10 years of service
• Monthly pension calculated as: (Pensionable Salary x Service Years) / 70
• Pensionable salary is the average of the last 60 months’ salary (capped at Rs 25,000)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I contribute more than 12% to PF voluntarily?

Yes, employees can contribute more than 12% through Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF). The additional contribution earns the same interest rate as EPF and enjoys the same tax benefits. However, employer contribution remains at 12%. VPF is one of the best risk-free investment options in India.

Q2: What happens to my PF when I change jobs?

Your PF is linked to your UAN (Universal Account Number), which remains the same across employers. When you join a new company, the new employer links to the same UAN, and your accumulation continues. You can also transfer old PF to the new account online through the EPFO portal.

Q3: Is PF mandatory for all employees?

PF is mandatory for establishments with 20+ employees. Within such establishments, PF is mandatory for employees with Basic + DA up to Rs 25,000/month. Employees with Basic + DA above Rs 25,000 can opt out at the time of joining (if they have never been a PF member before).

Q4: What is the current EPF interest rate?

The EPF interest rate for FY 2025-26 is 8.25% per annum, unchanged from 2024-25. This rate is declared annually by the EPFO Central Board of Trustees and approved by the Ministry of Finance. Historically, the rate has ranged from 8.1% to 8.65% over the past decade.

Q5: How do I check my PF balance?

You can check your PF balance through: EPFO portal (member.epfindia.gov.in), UMANG app, missed call to 011-22901406 from registered mobile, SMS to 7738299899 (EPFOHO UAN), or through your employer’s HR/payroll portal.

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