EPF Contribution Calculator

Break down your projected EPF contributions — employee share, employer share, and total interest — from now until retirement.

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Enter your basic salary, age, and retirement age to see your projected EPF contributions split between employee (12%) and employer (12% minus the EPS portion) shares.
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Your result

₹34,58,754.90

Total employee contribution

Total employer contribution (EPF portion)₹29,63,952.90
Total interest earned₹1,65,05,127.04
EPF corpus at retirement₹2,29,27,834.84

AI explanation

Formula

Employee contributes 12% of basic+DA; employer contributes 12% of basic+DA minus the EPS portion (8.33%, capped at ₹1,250/month)

Worked example

₹30,000 basic, age 25 to 58, 5% annual increase

Worked example: ₹30,000 basic, age 25 to 58, 5% annual increase
FieldValue
Current basic salary + DA (monthly)30000
Current age25
Retirement age58
Expected annual salary increase5
Total employee contribution3458754.9
Total employer contribution (EPF portion)2963952.9
Total interest earned16505127.04
EPF corpus at retirement22927834.84

Assumptions

  • Employee contributes 12% of basic + DA, fully credited to EPF.
  • Employer's 12% is split — up to 8.33% of basic (capped at the ₹15,000/month wage ceiling, max ₹1,250/month) goes to EPS; the rest goes to EPF.
  • Basic salary is assumed to increase once per year by the entered percentage.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my employer's contribution less than mine?

Both you and your employer contribute 12% of basic salary, but part of the employer's share (8.33%, capped at ₹1,250/month) goes to the separate Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), not to your EPF corpus.

Can I contribute more than 12% voluntarily?

Yes, through the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) — you can contribute up to 100% of your basic+DA, earning the same EPF interest rate, though the employer is not obligated to match the additional amount.

What happens to my contributions if I change jobs?

Your EPF balance can be transferred to your new employer's EPF account via the UAN (Universal Account Number) portal, preserving continuity of service for tax and interest purposes.

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Sources

This is a projection based on a constant assumed interest rate and salary growth rate, both of which will vary in reality. Actual contribution rates and the wage ceiling are set by EPFO and subject to change.

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