Best HRMS Software In Kerala
Complete mobile-first HR software, biometric attendance & workforce automation for enterprises in Kerala, set up for the state's professional tax, labour welfare fund and minimum wage rules.
Kerala payroll follows state-specific rules. Professional Tax applies: Levied locally by Panchayats/Municipalities on half-yearly salary slabs. Revised rates apply from 1 October 2024 (G.O.(Rt) No. 1149/2024/LSGD dated 27.06.2024). Labour Welfare Fund is paid half-yearly. Minimum wage for unskilled work in Thiruvananthapuram is ₹14,546 a month (revision cycle: DA linked to the monthly consumer price index of each centre).
Kerala's rules, already built in
No chasing state notifications: Sleet applies these automatically.
Kerala holidays for 2026
18 holidays on the Kerala list. Load them into leave and attendance once, and Sleet applies them to every employee in Kerala.
Kerala holiday list 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 (Fri) | Mannam Jayanthi | Regional |
| Jan 26 (Mon) | Republic Day | National |
| Mar 20 (Fri) | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) | Religious |
| Apr 3 (Fri) | Good Friday | Religious |
| Apr 14 (Tue) | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi | National |
| Apr 15 (Wed) | Vishu | Regional |
| May 1 (Fri) | May Day | National |
| May 27 (Wed) | Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid) | Religious |
| Aug 15 (Sat) | Independence Day | National |
| Aug 25 (Tue) | First Onam | Regional |
| Aug 26 (Wed) | Thiruvonam | Regional |
| Aug 27 (Thu) | Third Onam | Regional |
| Aug 28 (Fri) | Fourth Onam | Regional |
| Sep 4 (Fri) | Sreekrishna Jayanthi | Religious |
| Oct 2 (Fri) | Gandhi Jayanthi | National |
| Oct 20 (Tue) | Mahanavami | Religious |
| Oct 21 (Wed) | Vijayadasami | Religious |
| Dec 25 (Fri) | Christmas | Religious |
Dates tied to the lunar calendar can move. Check the state notification.
Professional tax in Kerala
| Monthly salary | PT |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹11,999 (Half-Yearly) | Nil |
| ₹12,000 to ₹17,999 (Half-Yearly) | ₹320 / half-year |
| ₹18,000 to ₹29,999 (Half-Yearly) | ₹450 / half-year |
| ₹30,000 to ₹44,999 (Half-Yearly) | ₹600 / half-year |
| ₹45,000 to ₹99,999 (Half-Yearly) | ₹750 / half-year |
| ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,24,999 (Half-Yearly) | ₹1,000 / half-year |
| Above ₹1,25,000 (Half-Yearly) | ₹1,250 / half-year (₹2,500/year) |
Half-Yearly deduction, capped at ₹2,500 a year. Due: August / February (Half-yearly filing).
Labour welfare fund
Half-Yearly: ₹45 from the employee and ₹45 from the employer (₹90 in all), paid to the Kerala Labour Welfare Fund Board.
Due by 15 July and 15 January.
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