UH Utilities Hub Salary Arrear Calculator
Updated 6 March 2026

Salary Arrear Calculator for government employees

Use this salary arrear calculator to estimate revised pay, DA difference, HRA difference, and net arrears after deductions. The page also answers common questions about salary arrears, Section 89 relief, Form 10E, DA arrear calculation, increment orders, and HRA sanction orders.

Primary use

Salary arrears calculator

High intent cluster

DA arrear calculator + Section 89

Search format

Tool, guide, FAQ, and internal links

Calculate arrears Open DA arrear calculator
  • Calculator-first layout matches the dominant SERP pattern for arrear queries.
  • Short answers and step-by-step sections are written for Google SGE, AI search, and voice-style questions.
  • Internal links lead to related utilities such as increment order, HRA sanction order, pay fitting, PL surrender, and GA55 tax.
Primary keyword section

Salary arrear calculator

Enter your old basic pay, revised basic pay, DA rate, HRA rate, pending months, and any deductions. This gives you a practical estimate for salary arrears after revision, increment, promotion, or pay fixation. If your case only involves dearness allowance, use the dedicated DA arrear calculator.

Salary arrear formula used here: ((Revised Basic − Old Basic) + DA difference + HRA difference) × Months − Deductions.

Monthly basic difference

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Monthly DA difference

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Monthly HRA difference

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Net arrear estimate

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Arrear breakdown

This table is useful for payroll notes, order drafting, or quick verification against your payslip.

Component Value How it is used
Monthly basic difference ₹0 Revised basic pay minus old basic pay
Monthly DA difference ₹0 DA rate applied to the monthly basic difference
Monthly HRA difference ₹0 HRA rate applied to the monthly basic difference
Gross arrears ₹0 Monthly total multiplied by months in arrears
Net arrears ₹0 Gross arrears minus deductions or recoveries

Quick interpretation

This estimate helps you check whether a revised pay order, increment order, or pay fitting entry looks reasonable before you move to the detailed order pages.

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How to calculate salary arrears

The best ranking pages combine a calculator with a short, clear explanation. This page follows that pattern so users and AI systems can extract the answer quickly.

  1. 1. Find the monthly basic pay difference

    Subtract old basic pay from revised basic pay. This is the base change for your arrear period.

  2. 2. Add DA difference and HRA difference

    Apply the current DA and HRA rates to the monthly basic pay difference if those allowances change with pay.

  3. 3. Multiply by the number of pending months

    If the order was delayed by six months, multiply the monthly total by six to estimate the gross arrears.

  4. 4. Check deductions and Section 89 relief

    Subtract recoveries or deductions, then review whether the arrears may qualify for relief under Section 89 after filing Form 10E.

Answer in one paragraph

Salary arrears are calculated by taking the difference between your revised basic pay and old basic pay, adding any DA and HRA impact on that difference, multiplying by the number of unpaid months, and then subtracting deductions. That is why a general salary arrear calculator is different from a DA arrear calculator, which only handles the allowance revision.

What affects salary arrears the most?

Factor Why it matters When to use another tool
Basic pay revision Usually the main reason arrears arise after pay fixation, promotion, or increment. Use Confirmation Pay Fitting when you need the formal pay fitting note.
DA difference DA can materially increase the monthly gap, especially over longer arrear periods. Use DA Arrear when only the DA rate changed.
HRA difference HRA increases the gross arrear if your accommodation eligibility follows revised pay. Use HRA Sanction Order for the office order workflow.
Tax relief Arrears received in one year can increase taxable income, so Section 89 relief matters. Use GA55 Tax Calculator for tax planning after the estimate.
Internal linking cluster

Related salary and order tools

Top-ranking calculator sites do not stop at one tool. They build a linked cluster around adjacent salary queries. These internal links keep the page useful for users who move from arrear calculation to order generation, pay fitting, or tax calculation.

Salary arrear

Open detailed salary arrear page

Use the deeper salary arrear workflow when you need the original form or print layout.

DA arrear calculator

Calculate DA arrears only

Best when the only change is a revised dearness allowance rate.

Increment order

Generate increment order

Useful after checking the arrear impact of an increment or annual revision.

HRA order

Prepare HRA sanction order

Best when HRA entitlement and arrears need formal office documentation.

Pay fitting

Open confirmation pay fitting

Use this after promotion, confirmation, or revised pay fixation.

PL surrender

PL surrender utility

For leave surrender calculations that often follow pay and allowance checks.

Surrender difference

Compare surrender arrear difference

Useful when you need a side-by-side arrear difference estimate.

GA55 tax

Continue to the tax calculator

Use this after the arrear estimate if you need tax planning support.
Long-tail intent

Section 89 relief, Form 10E, and salary arrears tax

One of the biggest SEO gaps in competitor pages is that many calculators estimate the arrears amount but do not answer the tax question clearly enough. For many users, the next query after salary arrear calculator is is salary arrear taxable or how to file Form 10E for arrears. This section is built to satisfy that follow-up intent.

Short answer

Salary arrears are taxable in the year you receive them. If the arrears push you into a higher tax slab, relief under Section 89 may help. The Income Tax Department says Form 10E must be filed before filing the income tax return if you want to claim that relief.

When Section 89 matters

Use it when arrears or advance salary received in one year increase your tax burden compared with the years to which that income actually relates.

When to file Form 10E

File Form 10E before filing the relevant income tax return. This is the explicit guidance surfaced in the Income Tax Department FAQ.

What to keep ready

Keep your arrear breakup, payslip, order details, period covered, and tax calculations ready so the relief claim can be checked more easily.

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Frequently asked questions about salary arrears

These FAQ blocks target the question-based searches that commonly appear around salary arrears, DA arrears, Section 89 relief, and Form 10E.

What is salary arrear?

Salary arrear means the unpaid difference between your old salary and revised salary for earlier months. It usually happens after a delayed pay order, increment, promotion, pay fixation, or allowance revision.

How do I calculate salary arrears quickly?

Find the revised basic pay difference, add DA and HRA impact for one month, multiply by the number of pending months, and subtract deductions. This page does that instantly.

Is salary arrear taxable?

Yes. Salary arrears are taxable in the year of receipt. If they increase your tax burden, review Section 89 relief and file Form 10E before your return if applicable.

When is Form 10E mandatory?

According to the Income Tax Department FAQ, Form 10E is mandatory if you want to claim tax relief on arrear or advance income under Section 89.

Should I use a salary arrear calculator or a DA arrear calculator?

Use the salary arrear calculator when revised pay affects multiple components. Use the DA arrear calculator when only the DA rate changed and basic pay stayed the same.

Which order page should I open after the estimate?

It depends on the case: increment order for annual revision, HRA sanction order for accommodation-related changes, confirmation pay fitting for revised pay fixation, and GA55 tax calculator for tax planning.