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EPF wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000 from 17 Sept 2026, shown on a payslip with PF wage cap updated from ₹15,000

EPF Wage Ceiling ₹25,000: Guide for Employers & Employees

EPF wage ceiling is now ₹25,000 from 17 Sept 2026. See who's covered, new PF contributions, the September ECR split and an employer checklist.

Payroll & Compliance

7 min read

Author

Farheen Ahmed

Last Update

16 October 2026

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