7th Pay Commission CTC Formula:
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Cost to Company (CTC) represents the total salary package of an employee under the 7th Central Pay Commission. It includes basic pay, allowances, and employer contributions to benefits like PF, gratuity, etc.
The calculator uses the standard CTC formula:
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Key Components: Basic Pay (48-50% of CTC), DA (revised quarterly), HRA (city-based: 24%/16%/8%), Transport Allowance, Medical Allowance, and employer PF contributions (12% of basic+DA).
Instructions: Enter your basic pay as per 7th CPC matrix, current DA percentage, applicable HRA percentage, any other allowances, and employer contributions. The calculator will compute your total CTC.
Q1: How is basic pay determined in 7th CPC?
A: Basic pay is determined by your pay level in the 7th CPC matrix based on your grade pay and current basic under 6th CPC.
Q2: What is the current DA percentage?
A: DA is revised quarterly (Jan/Mar/Jul/Sep). As of 2023, it's 46% of basic pay.
Q3: How is HRA calculated?
A: HRA is city-based: 27% for X cities, 18% for Y, and 9% for Z cities of basic pay.
Q4: What's included in employer contributions?
A: Typically includes EPF (12% of basic+DA), gratuity (4.81%), NPS, and other benefits.
Q5: Is CTC same as take-home salary?
A: No, take-home is CTC minus deductions like PF, taxes, etc. CTC represents employer's total expenditure.