Understanding CTC: Should Employer's PF Contribution Be Included? Let's Discuss

Can an employer's PF contribution be included in CTC?

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Definition of CTC and Employer Contributions

There is no strict definition of CTC; an employer can include any component in CTC. Employer PF & ESIC contributions can be part of CTC, but they should not be shown in the wage register & salary slip. According to both Acts, Employer Contributions cannot be deducted from the wages of employees, as it amounts to a penal offense.

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Regarding your question related to CTC, please reply 'Yes'. However, as a legal requirement, PF is mandatory for all employees earning a basic salary of less than Rs. 6,500 per month.

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G.J. Panchal

It is a trick of the employer to inflate the CTC by including the employer's contribution in the CTC.

Understanding CTC (Cost to Company)

CTC stands for Cost to Company, which means the cost the employer incurs to employ an employee. Therefore, all the perks and reimbursements are added to the CTC to get the total figure. Hope that helps.

CTC (Cost to the Company) means any amount paid or spent on an employee by the organization. So, employer contributions to EPF and ESIC are also a part of CTC.

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Kamal

Hi, there are three terms used in salary:

1. **CTC (Cost to Company):** Includes all the additional benefits an employer offers to an employee.
2. **Gross Salary:** Basic + HRA + other allowances.
3. **In-hand Salary:** After all deductions.

So it is clear that the total cost to the employer, including PF contribution, ESIC contribution, medical contribution, and any other contributions paid by the employer for the employee, makes up their CTC.

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Roopa Mehra

Hi All, I want to inform you that any costs incurred due to an employee can be included in the CTC, which stands for the total cost of an employee. This includes ESIC contribution, PF contribution, as well as any other expenses or reimbursements.

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Sunil Sharma
V3S Group

Every employer used to account for expenses on employees directly in salary or indirectly, such as canteen, uniform, shoes, etc. So, the answer to your question is that the PF contribution of the employer is also a direct cost to the company, similar to gratuity, ESIC, or any mediclaim policy.

Understanding CTC and PF Contribution

CTC is not a statutory concept. It is a business concept, and what should constitute CTC would vary from company to company. You are not going to be shot dead for including PF contribution in the CTC, nor will you be showered with petals for its exclusion.

CTC - Cost to Company Components

- PF contribution
- ESI contribution
- Bonus contribution
- Canteen subsidies
- Phone bill allowances
- Traveling allowance
- Providing residential
- Etc.

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Shivakumar
Asst - HR

CTC - Cost to Company Components

- PF Contribution
- ESI Contribution
- Bonus Contribution
- Canteen Subsidies
- Phone Bill Allowances
- Travel Allowance
- Providing Residential
- etc.

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Shivakumar
Asst - HR

Employer contribution is also included in CTC. For your reference, I am attaching the CTC calculation. I hope it may be useful to you.

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Yes, it is included in the CTC as CTC means Cost to the Company. Whatever the cost the company pays on behalf of the employee is included. Hence, the PF Employer's contribution is included in CTC.

Please clarify: When is the employer liable to pay PF contributions? When is the PF Act applicable to an establishment?

Nice query.

Understanding CTC and Employer's Contribution

CTC is the amount that an employer pays to their employees in terms of money and perks. The employer's contribution to EPF adds value to your monetary compensation. It's a different thing that the employee cannot access it in hand, but upon leaving the job or retirement, it can be completely withdrawn.

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ASHOK GIRI

Understanding CTC: Cost to the Company

CTC stands for Cost to the Company. There is no clear definition of CTC, and that is the reason every employer, including us HR professionals, includes anything spent towards an employee or for the employee to retain them on a regular basis.

In the true sense, expenses like gratuity and bonus are periodical payments and contingent in nature, payable upon the occurrence or fulfillment of certain conditions, such as an employee staying for 5 years with the company or staying in the company for one fiscal year.

Now, the question is, what happens if this does not occur? The cost will not be borne by the employer. Since these are statutory requirements, we take the opportunity to include them in the CTC, which also reduces our tax burden to some extent.

Gratuity amounts should be kept in the gratuity fund after actuarial valuation or should be insured through LIC. How many employers do that?

In my opinion, expenses or costs payable at a given time should not be shown as part of CTC. While this may not directly contribute to non-compliance, it gives a negative impression of the company.

Take, for example, when a company provides a production bonus or incentive, they do not include it in the CTC. Then the question arises, should it be included in the list of CTC on a contingent basis?

My answer is NO. However, from the company's perspective, the company aims to fix its capital expenditure. Essentially, the concept of CTC is designed for that purpose.

Both PF (employee and employer contributions) and ESIC should be included in CTC under deductions.

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Understanding CTC (Cost to Company)

CTC includes the total cost to the company for the purpose of hiring an employee. CTC is also a parameter to compare the salary the company is offering versus the prospective employee's last drawn salary. This is just to compare apples to apples. Employers may also add other components to CTC.

Yes, the employer's PF contribution is part of the CTC because otherwise, it would be practically impossible to compare the various components of salary like BASIC, HRA, DA, PA, etc., which actually vary from organization to organization. Hence, we cannot calculate the CTC in a real sense. Therefore, it would be better to consider everything that the company is providing to you, such as Air LFA, Gardener service, Bus service, Sweeper, etc., in money equivalents.

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Manoj Tiwari

Understanding CTC and Employer Contributions

CTC means Cost to Company on behalf of an employee. It includes both PF and ESI contributions.

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Hi All, Employer contributions to PF should not be a part of CTC; it has become a common practice in all companies. As HR professionals, we are to blame for this practice. Employers often delegate salary negotiation to HR and rely on the HR department to design the compensation package.

Every employer looks to save money where possible, which led to the practice of including the employer's PF contribution in the CTC as a tactic to negotiate salaries with employees. This practice can result in a loss for the employee if they do not negotiate effectively. :)

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Yes, Cost to Company, you are correct. PF is also a part of CTC. However, the portion of the amount is paid by the company.

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Yes, CTC - Cost to Company, you are correct. PF is also part of CTC. However, the PF amount is paid by the company.

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If you are a member of PF, and the company is contributing the employer's part of the PF contribution, then the said amount contributed by the company forms part of your CTC.

Yes, CTC (Cost to Company) is a cost incurred by the company. CTC does not have any formal manner; the only requirement is to present a high value to the employee's pay as indicated by management. There is no need to maintain any formal register, just the mimed value of CTC.

I agree with Neha. Legally, there is no bar on it. Employers may include the same in the CTC.