India-native entity Foo Falcon Tech Pvt Ltd · CIN U72900KA2022PTC163007 47 engineers paid · Apr 2026 14 US/UK companies on the entity 0 notices since founding 4 yrs on the books 5-day contractual Go-Live SLA $149/employee/month · first month free PF · ESI · S&E across all 28 states + 8 UTs Income Tax Act 2025 · Form 130 ready DPDP Act 2023 · 24-hr breach SLA

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How much does an India hire actually cost?

Free India employee cost calculator. Get total employer cost (salary + PF + ESIC + statutory benefits) for any role in 30 seconds.

India-nativeReal PF + ESI + TDSUpdated April 2026No email gate

We calculate the real costs

Not just salary. Here's what goes into total employer cost.

Provident Fund (PF)

You contribute 12% of basic salary + employer match. Capped by law but critical for retention.

TDS & Income Tax

Annual tax liability based on 2025-26 tax slabs. Our calculator shows the real tax impact, not estimates.

ESI & Gratuity

Employer ESI contribution for employees earning under 21,000 per month. Gratuity provisioning for long-term retention.

Take-Home Impact

The net salary your hire actually receives. Critical for competitive offers in Indian markets.

Why this matters

Most hiring budgets miss hidden costs.

Hidden statutory costs add 20-30%

PF, ESIC, gratuity, and taxes stack up. Your actual cost per hire is much higher than base salary.

Budget planning requires real numbers

Quote $3,000 base and budget $5,000 total per hire. Plan headcount expansions with true cost visibility.

Competitive salary bands vary by seniority

Junior devs in Tier 2 cost 60% less than seniors in Bangalore. City and role matter.

Retention depends on take-home clarity

Show candidates their net salary upfront. Transparency builds trust and reduces churn.

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