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Leave Encashment Calculator

Estimate the payout for your unused, encashable leave balance.

What is Leave Encashment Calculator?

A leave encashment calculator estimates the lump-sum amount payable for unused leave days that an employer allows to be encashed, typically calculated as the per-day salary (basic plus dearness allowance, divided by days in a standard month) multiplied by the number of eligible leave days.

Many employers allow employees to encash unused earned or privilege leave, either annually or at the time of resignation or retirement. This calculator estimates that payout based on your salary and leave balance.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter your basic salary + DA.
  2. Enter the number of eligible leave days to be encashed.
  3. Enter the number of days used as the divisor for a month (commonly 26 or 30, as per your company policy).
  4. View the estimated encashment amount.

How the Calculation Works

Per-Day Salary = (Basic + DA) ÷ Days in Month (as per company policy)
Leave Encashment = Per-Day Salary × Number of Leave Days

Worked Example

Basic + DA of ₹52,000/month, divisor of 26 days, encashing 15 leave days: Per-day salary = ₹52,000 ÷ 26 = ₹2,000. Encashment = ₹2,000 × 15 = ₹30,000.

Who Should Use This

Employees planning to resign or retire with unused leave, and HR teams calculating full and final settlement amounts.

Important Considerations

The divisor (26 vs 30 days) and which components count toward "salary" for encashment purposes vary by company policy and, for government employees, by specific service rules. Confirm your employer's exact policy before relying on this estimate.

Common Mistakes

Using gross salary instead of the components actually specified in company leave policy (often just basic + DA) is a common source of over- or under-estimation.

References

See also the Gratuity Calculator and Notice Period Buyout Calculator for other full-and-final settlement components.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is leave encashment taxable?
Tax treatment differs for leave encashed during service (generally taxable) versus at retirement or resignation (may be partly exempt up to a statutory limit for non-government employees). Confirm your specific case with a tax professional.
Which salary components are used for leave encashment?
Most companies use basic salary plus dearness allowance, but this can vary — check your organisation's leave policy for the exact components and divisor used.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Rates, rules and eligibility conditions may change. Verify important decisions with relevant official sources or a qualified professional.

Last updated: · Author: Calculator Hub Team