Struggling with Salary Breakup from CTC: How Do I Handle Special Allowance and ESI?

Dear Seniors, I have read various articles regarding salary breakup, but one specific point is not yet clear to me, i.e., if I calculate the salary from CTC, then every time I get stuck in special allowance, gross salary, and then ESI. Because:

1. Special Allowance is adjustable, so how do I find out the gross salary?
2. If the gross salary is not fixed, will I get a different amount for ESI deduction each time?
3. The percentage for basic, HRA, and all varies from company to company, so which structure should I follow?

Please help me out, and if I am wrong anywhere, please do excuse me and point it out. Expecting your reply.

Regards, Subrata Deka

Hi Subrata,

Please find attached the Simple Breakup Calculator with the formula.

Thank you.