Template

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Follow these simple steps to configure your payroll template and start salary processing.

Step 1: Select a Payroll Template
Choose one of the following payroll templates based on your salary structure.

Option A: Template Calculation on Gross

Select this option if salary components are calculated based on the employee’s Gross Salary.

Navigation:- Payroll–> Configuration–>Template

Example:

The system uses the Monthly Gross Salary (MGross) to calculate all earnings and allowances configured with the [MGross] variable.

Note: Any component linked to [MGross] will be calculated using the monthly gross salary amount.

Option B: Template Calculation on CTC

Select this option if salary components are calculated based on the employee’s CTC (Cost to Company).

Navigation:- Payroll–> Configuration–>Template

Example: Annual CTC = ₹2,46,000

The system automatically calculates the monthly CTC and uses it to calculate all salary components according to the configured formulas.

Note: The Annual CTC is the base value used for all salary calculations in this template.

Step 2: Calculate Salary Structure

Click the Calculate CTC button to calculate all salary components based on the selected template and configured formulas.

Why is this required?

Ensures all salary components are updated correctly before applying the template.
Calculates earnings, deductions, and allowances automatically.

Step 3: Apply the Template

Click Apply Template to complete the payroll setup.

Example: If the template is applied in June 2026, the system will:

Result: Your payroll setup is now complete and ready for salary processing, with no additional manual configuration required.