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Under the ESI scheme, the employee contributes 0.75% and the employer 3.25% of monthly gross wages — a total of 4% — for employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month. Enter the monthly gross wage to see each contribution.

Monthly gross wages (₹)

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Total ESI (4%)—

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How ESI is calculated

Eligibility: ESI applies to employees whose monthly gross wages are ₹21,000 or less (₹25,000 for employees with disability).
Employee contribution = 0.75% of gross wages.
Employer contribution = 3.25% of gross wages.

Fact box. ESI is 0.75% (employee) + 3.25% (employer) = 4% of gross wages, for wages up to ₹21,000 per month. Above that threshold, ESI does not apply for the contribution period.

Worked example

Gross wages of ₹18,000: employee ESI = ₹135, employer ESI = ₹585, total = ₹720 per month.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ESI contribution rate? 0.75% of gross wages from the employee and 3.25% from the employer, a total of 4%.

What is the ESI wage limit? ₹21,000 per month gross (₹25,000 for employees with disability). Employees earning above this are not covered for the period.

Is ESI calculated on gross or basic? On gross wages (excluding certain items), not on basic pay alone.

Sources

ESIC — contribution rates and wage threshold — esic.gov.in.

General information, not professional advice. Confirm current rates and thresholds with ESIC. See our Disclaimer.