INCOME TAX21 Sept 2026
What a higher PF wage ceiling means for employers and employees | Mint
The provident fund wage ceiling has risen from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month. Employees earning up to ₹25,000 now come under mandatory EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) cover, including contract workers hired through contractors. Both sides pay 12% of actual wages, so retirement savings grow but take-home pay and payroll costs rise. Check your salary structure and cash flow now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The EPF wage ceiling has increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, so employees earning up to ₹25,000 must now join the scheme.
- Both employer and employee contribute 12% of wages, so someone earning ₹20,000 now attracts ₹2,400 instead of ₹1,800 per month.
- Employees in this wage band may see lower take-home pay, while employers face higher payroll and social security costs, including for contract labour.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Ask your payroll team to rework EPF contributions under the new ceiling and see how it affects take-home pay and your monthly costs, then discuss the numbers with your CA before changing any salary structure.
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