ESIC Deduction on Salary Slip
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How It Works
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme is a social security and health insurance program for Indian workers. If you see an ESIC deduction on your salary slip, it means you are covered under this scheme, which provides medical, cash, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits to you and your family.
Currently, ESIC applicability is based on a wage threshold. It is mandatory for employees whose gross wages (excluding overtime) are ₹21,000 or less per month (₹25,000 for persons with disabilities). If your gross salary crosses this limit, you typically stop contributing to ESIC from the start of the next contribution cycle.
The financing of the ESIC scheme involves contributions from both the employee and the employer. The employee's contribution is 0.75% of the gross wages, while the employer contributes 3.25%, making the total contribution 4% of the wages. You can use our tool to verify if your ESIC deduction is calculated correctly based on your gross pay.
Example: ESIC deduction on ₹18,000 gross salary
- •Employee contribution: 0.75% of gross salary = ₹135
- •Employer contribution: 3.25% of gross salary = ₹585
- •Eligibility: applies to employees earning up to ₹21,000/month gross (₹25,000 for employees with disabilities) in ESIC-covered establishments
- •Upload your salary slip to check if ESIC applies to you and see your exact contribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ESIC cover?
Medical care, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, and disability benefits for the employee and dependents.
What happens if my salary crosses ₹21,000?
You typically remain covered until the end of the current contribution period (April-Sept or Oct-March), even if your salary increases mid-period.
Is ESIC the same as health insurance?
No — ESIC is a government social security scheme, distinct from private health insurance, though it covers medical expenses for eligible employees.