DA stands for Dearness Allowance and it is an allowance given to employees to handle the increasing cost of living due to inflation.
DA Calculation Formula
The DA Calculation Formula to calculate DA may vary depending on the organization or government rules. However, the general formula to calculate DA is:
DA = (Percentage of increase in the cost of living index) x (Basic Pay)
In this formula, the percentage of increase in the cost of living index is usually determined by the government based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
Basic pay refers to the fixed salary of an employee excluding any allowances or bonuses.
For example, if the percentage increase in the cost of living index is 3% and the basic pay is Rs. 50,000, then the DA would be:
DA = 3% x Rs. 50,000 = Rs. 1,500
Therefore, the Dearness Allowance, in this case, would be Rs. 1,500.
Dearness Allowance Calculator
The Dearness Allowance (DA) calculator is a tool which helps us to calculate the Dearness Allowance amount that we are eligible to receive based on our basic salary and the present applicable DA rate. DA is an allowance paid to employees to help them cope with the impact of inflation and rising prices of essential commodities.
The following is the Dearness Allowance Calculator:-
DA Calculator
Dearness Allowance:
DA Calculation Sheet
| All India Index | % of Increase |
|---|---|
| 125.1 | 35.08 |
| 125 | 35.63 |
| 126 | 36.21 |
| 127.7 | 36.91 |
| 129 | 37.68 |
| 129.2 | 38.37 |
| 129.9 | 39.02 |
| 130.2 | 39.68 |
| 131.3 | 40.42 |
| 132.5 | 41.12 |
| 132.5 | 41.74 |
| 132.3 | 42.37 |
| 132.8 | 43.08 |