🇮🇳 Employee cost calculator India

Employers in India pay 16.25% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $71,898 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (16.25%)$9,750
Hire with Columbus fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$71,898

That is $5,992 per month, roughly 20% on top of gross salary.

Employment facts for India

Statutory annual leave
12 days
Public holidays
17 days
Typical notice period
4.3 weeks
Typical severance
11.4 weeks
13th-month salary
none

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2026-01-01. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.