Professional Tax
Professional Tax in Kerala
From the rules WeHR’s payroll uses, as of 2026-11-02 · WeHR support team
This page is being checked against the state’s official notification. Use the official text for filing.
How much Professional Tax to deduct from a salaried employee in Kerala, each half-year, with the yearly maximum.
Slabs
| Salary for the half-year | PT per half-year |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹11,999 | Nil |
| ₹12,000 – ₹17,999 | ₹120 |
| ₹18,000 – ₹29,999 | ₹180 |
| ₹30,000 – ₹44,999 | ₹300 |
| ₹45,000 – ₹59,999 | ₹450 |
| ₹60,000 – ₹74,999 | ₹600 |
| ₹75,000 – ₹99,999 | ₹750 |
| ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,000 |
| ₹1,25,000 and above | ₹1,250 |
- Most in a year: ₹2,500 per employee (the constitutional limit is ₹2,500).
- PT is charged on the salary for each half-year (April–September and October–March). WeHR deducts it across the months of the half.
Examples
| Monthly salary | Per month (spread) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,900 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| ₹2,500 | ₹20 | ₹240 |
| ₹4,000 | ₹30 | ₹360 |
| ₹6,200 | ₹50 | ₹600 |
| ₹8,700 | ₹75 | ₹900 |
| ₹11,200 | ₹100 | ₹1,200 |
| ₹14,500 | ₹125 | ₹1,500 |
| ₹18,700 | ₹167 | ₹2,000 |
| ₹35,800 | ₹208 | ₹2,500 |
What WeHR does, and what stays with you
- Each employee’s PT follows the state of their branch, so people in different states are handled in one payroll.
- The special month and the yearly maximum are built in. If Kerala changes its slabs before WeHR does, enter your own in Payroll → Settings → Statutory rates → Professional Tax.
- WeHR gives the PT register by state for each month.
- Registering with the state, paying PT and filing returns stay with you. Check the due dates for your state in the compliance calendar.