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ESI Calculator

Employee State Insurance · Contributions under ESI Act, 1948

Employee 0.75% Employer 3.25%
Wages > ₹21,000/month are exempt at the time of joining. If wages exceed this limit mid-period, contributions must continue until the end of the current Contribution Period (Sept or March).

Wages exceed ₹21,000 — Calculate for this employee? Select Yes to continue contributions for the current cycle, or No to exempt them. All contributions are rounded up (CEILING) to the next higher rupee.
Wages > threshold
Contribution Breakdown

Online ESI Calculator for HR & Payroll Professionals

DCPS ESI Calculator India helps HR professionals, payroll teams, accountants and employers calculate Employee State Insurance contributions accurately under the ESI Act, 1948.

This payroll utility automatically calculates:

  • Employee ESI contribution (0.75%)
  • Employer ESI contribution (3.25%)
  • Total ESI payable amount
  • ESI eligibility based on wage threshold
  • Bulk employee ESI calculations

Features of DCPS ESI Calculator

Single Employee Calculation

Calculate ESI contributions instantly for individual employees using monthly wages.

Bulk Excel Upload

Upload Excel files and process ESI calculations for multiple employees at once.

Automatic Contribution Split

Automatically calculate employee and employer ESI contribution percentages accurately.

Excel Export Support

Export ESI reports in Excel format for payroll records and statutory compliance.

Current ESI Contribution Rates

Employee Contribution = 0.75% of Wages

Employer Contribution = 3.25% of Wages

Employees earning wages up to ₹21,000 per month are generally covered under the ESI scheme.

Example of ESI Calculation

If an employee earns ₹18,000 monthly salary:

  • Employee ESI = ₹135
  • Employer ESI = ₹585
  • Total ESI Contribution = ₹720

Why Use DCPS ESI Calculator?

  • 100% free payroll utility
  • Instant ESI calculations
  • Supports bulk employee processing
  • Payroll compliance friendly
  • Designed for Indian HR & payroll teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current employee ESI contribution rate?

The employee contribution rate under ESI is currently 0.75% of wages.

What is the employer ESI contribution percentage?

Employers contribute 3.25% of employee wages towards ESI.

What is the ESI wage eligibility limit?

Employees earning wages up to ₹21,000 per month are generally covered under the ESI scheme.

Can I calculate ESI for multiple employees?

Yes, this calculator supports bulk Excel upload, calculation and export functionality.

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