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Retention Bonus Calculator
Calculate a retention bonus as a percentage of annual CTC and its equivalent monthly value across a vesting period.
How to Use Retention Bonus Calculator
- 1Enter your annual CTC (Rs.)
- 2Enter the retention bonus percentage
- 3Enter the vesting period in months
- 4Click Generate to see the bonus amount and its monthly equivalent
Frequently Asked Questions
Retention Bonus = Annual CTC × Bonus Percentage. The result is then divided evenly by the vesting period you enter to show a per-month equivalent — it doesn't model a specific payout schedule or cliff.
No — the figures shown are gross amounts before any tax withholding. Your actual payout will be lower after TDS is applied by your employer.
It's simply the number of months you enter to spread the bonus amount over for the per-month figure — this tool doesn't model cliff vesting, partial forfeiture, or milestone-based payout structures some retention plans use.
No — a retention bonus is typically offered to an existing employee to stay through a defined period, while a joining bonus (see the Joining Bonus Calculator) is paid to a new hire, often with a clawback if they leave early.
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