COMPANY DETAILS
EMPLOYEE DETAILS
EARNINGS
DEDUCTIONS
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| Earnings | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Gross Earnings | ₹0 |
| Deductions | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Total Deductions | ₹0 |
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How to Generate a Salary Slip
Add company and employee details
Fill in the basics — company name, employee name, ID, and pay period.
List earnings and deductions
Add as many line items as needed — Basic Salary, HRA, allowances, and any deductions.
Watch net pay calculate itself
Gross earnings, total deductions, and net take-home pay update automatically.
Download the PDF
Get a clean, ready-to-share payslip in seconds.
Common Payslip Components Explained
| Component | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Salary | Earning | Usually the largest component; often the base for calculating HRA and other allowances |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Earning | Commonly 40–50% of basic salary, depending on company policy and city |
| Special Allowance | Earning | A flexible top-up component that varies widely by company |
| Conveyance / Travel Allowance | Earning | Covers commuting costs; amount varies by company |
| Professional Tax | Deduction | A small state-level tax in states that levy it; amount varies by state and salary slab |
| Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) | Deduction | Applies once annual income crosses the taxable threshold under the applicable slab |
Common Payslip Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1 — Confusing gross salary with take-home pay
✗ Wrong: Quoting the gross/CTC figure as what an employee receives monthly.
✓ Right: Always show Net Pay separately and clearly — it's the actual amount that reaches the employee's account.
Mistake 2 — Leaving the pay period vague
✗ Wrong: A payslip with no clear month or year mentioned.
✓ Right: Always specify the exact pay period so the document is unambiguous for records and tax filing.
Mistake 3 — Listing a full bank account number
✗ Wrong: Printing the complete account number on a document that may be shared over email.
✓ Right: Mask most of the account number and show only the last 4 digits, as most professional payslips do.
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