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| Monthly Gross Salary | PT Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹24,999 | ₹0 | Nil |
| ₹25,000 and above | ₹200 | ₹300 in February |
Karnataka PT is among the simplest in India — a flat ₹200/month for employees earning ≥₹25,000 gross, with one exception in February where ₹300 is deducted to total ₹2,500/year. Karnataka is the only state with this February exception.
| Frequency | Employee Contribution | Employer Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| June & December | ₹10 per period | ₹20 per period |
Karnataka LWF is deducted twice a year. SlipZap auto-applies ₹10 employee contribution in June and December payslips when Karnataka is selected as the LWF state.
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Professional Tax (PT) in Karnataka is a state-level tax deducted from employees’ salaries. For FY 2025–26, employees earning ₹25,000 or more per month in gross salary pay ₹200/month, except in February when ₹300 is deducted. The annual total is ₹2,500.
PT in Karnataka is calculated on gross monthly salary (all earnings including basic, HRA, DA, and all allowances). The threshold of ₹25,000 applies to gross monthly earnings.
Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund is deducted in June and December payroll runs. The employee contribution is ₹10 per period (₹20 per year). Employer contributes ₹20 per period.
Yes. Any individual working in Karnataka under an employer is generally liable for PT. Contract workers and consultants above the threshold should verify with their employer or CA.
Yes. Professional Tax paid is deductible from income under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act. It reduces your taxable salary before computing income tax.
Karnataka minimum wages for FY 2025–26 are approximately ₹18,900 for semi-skilled, ₹20,800 for skilled, and ₹23,200 for highly skilled workers. Unskilled wage rates vary significantly by zone (Bengaluru vs rest of Karnataka) following a 2026 revision — see our Minimum Wages Calculator for zone-specific figures.