# Salary Slip Generator > Create a salary slip (payslip) online for free in Indian format. Earnings, PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS deductions, net pay in words and PDF download. Make a monthly salary slip for your employees in the standard Indian format, with earnings, PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS, and download it as a PDF. Use the free tool here: https://saraltools.in/salary-slip-generator/ ## Salary slip format explained A salary slip has two halves. **Earnings** list what the employee earned in the month. **Deductions** list what was held back. Net pay is earnings minus deductions. ### Common earnings - **Basic:** usually 40% to 50% of gross. PF and gratuity are based on it. - **HRA:** house rent allowance, partly tax-free in the old regime (see the [HRA calculator](https://saraltools.in/hra-calculator/)). - **Conveyance, medical and special allowances:** fixed amounts that make up the rest of gross pay. ### Common deductions - **PF:** 12% of basic, often capped at basic of ₹15,000 (₹1,800). - **ESI:** 0.75% of gross when gross is ₹21,000 a month or less. - **Professional tax:** a state tax, often ₹200 a month, up to ₹2,500 a year. - **TDS:** monthly income tax based on the employee's projected yearly tax. Estimate it with the [income tax calculator](https://saraltools.in/income-tax-calculator/). ## Paid days and loss of pay If an employee was absent without paid leave, enter fewer paid days. Earnings are reduced in proportion (paid days ÷ days in month). Deductions are not reduced automatically, so adjust PF and ESI if needed. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does a salary slip contain? Company and employee details, pay period, days worked, earnings (basic, HRA, allowances), deductions (PF, ESI, professional tax, TDS), net pay in figures and words, and a signature or note that it is computer generated. ### Is a salary slip mandatory in India? Employers covered by labour laws must give wage slips. Under the new labour codes employers must issue wage slips to employees, which can be electronic. ### How is ESI calculated? ESI applies when gross wages are ₹21,000 a month or less. The employee pays 0.75% and the employer pays 3.25% of gross wages. ### Can I make a salary slip for a loan application? Only for salary actually paid. Banks verify salary slips against bank statements and Form 16. Creating a false salary slip is fraud. ### Is it free? What do I pay for? Yes, everything works for free. Free downloads carry a small "Made free with SaralTools" line. Pay only if you want a clean PDF or a ★ premium design: **₹9** for one download (use it within 24 hours), or **₹49** for unlimited downloads and all designs for 30 days. It is a one-time payment and nothing renews automatically. **Right now we are launching, so paid plans are not open yet and every design is free to use.** ### How do I pay? Tap "Remove watermark", enter your mobile number and pay with UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm), card or net banking. Payments are handled by Cashfree, an RBI-authorised payment company; we never see your card or UPI details. Pro switches on within seconds. No account or password is needed. ### I changed my phone or cleared my browser. How do I get Pro back? Open this page on the new phone or browser and tap "Remove watermark".Tap "Already paid? Restore Pro".Type your **order ID** (it starts with ST) **or** the **mobile number you paid with**, then tap Restore Pro.Pro comes back with the same end date as before. 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We will switch Pro on or give you a full refund. ## Related tools - [GST Calculator](https://saraltools.in/gst-calculator/): Add or remove GST and split it into CGST, SGST or IGST. - [GST Invoice Generator](https://saraltools.in/gst-invoice-generator/): Make a GST tax invoice PDF with CGST/SGST/IGST and UPI QR. - [Quotation Generator](https://saraltools.in/quotation-generator/): Professional price quotation PDF with or without GST. - [Rent Receipt Generator](https://saraltools.in/rent-receipt-generator/): Monthly rent receipts PDF for HRA claim, with landlord PAN. Last updated: 2026-11-02 --- SaralTools (https://saraltools.in/): Free Indian calculators, document makers and photo tools. Contact: help@saraltools.in. Results are estimates, not tax, legal or financial advice.