Does AiroHR payroll software calculate PF, ESI and TDS automatically?

Yes. Every payroll run applies the current PF, ESI, Professional Tax and TDS rules automatically, honours per-employee applicability, and produces filing-ready statutory reports.

Payroll software that runs Indian payroll on autopilot

Q: What is the best payroll software for small businesses in India?

For Indian SMEs the best payroll software automates statutory compliance out of the box. AiroHR calculates PF, ESI, Professional Tax and TDS in every run, generates challan-ready reports and Form 16, and starts at just Rs 49 per employee per month.

Q: Can payroll be processed from attendance automatically?

Yes. AiroHR links biometric, mobile selfie and face-recognition kiosk attendance directly to payroll — payable days, overtime and fines flow into the salary run without spreadsheets.

AiroHR turns attendance into accurate salaries in one click — PF, ESI, Professional Tax and TDS calculated automatically, payslips delivered on WhatsApp and email, and challan-ready compliance reports every month.

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Complete payroll management system

Everything a salary run needs, in one place

One-click payroll runs

Payable days, overtime, fines, advances and loans flow straight from attendance into the run. Review, lock and pay — no spreadsheets.

PF, ESI, PT & TDS built in

Statutory deductions applied automatically with per-employee applicability, wage caps and current rates. Challan-ready reports for every filing.

Payslips on WhatsApp

Branded payslip PDFs reach every employee on WhatsApp and email the moment payroll is locked. Form 16 generation is one click.

Bank transfer sheets

Salary bank statements in the format your bank accepts, plus a full audit trail of every rupee paid.

Flexible salary structures

Reusable CTC templates with earnings, deductions and statutory components — assign a structure at joining in seconds.

Payroll locking & audit

Locked months are frozen history. Every change before the lock is logged, so audits take minutes, not days.

Built for India

Why Indian businesses choose AiroHR for payroll

Attendance-linked payroll — biometric, face-recognition kiosk and mobile selfie punches
Night shifts, weekly-off overtime and contractor workforces handled correctly
Employee self-service portal & Android app for payslips and leave
DPDP-conscious: PAN, Aadhaar and bank data encrypted at rest
Free data migration from Excel or your current payroll software

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From attendance to bank transfer in 4 steps

Punches sync from kiosks, biometrics and phones all month.
Review the run — payable days, OT and deductions pre-filled.
Lock payroll — payslips go out on WhatsApp & email automatically.
Download bank sheet + PF/ESI/PT/TDS filing reports.

FAQ

Payroll software questions, answered

What is the best payroll software for small businesses in India?

The best payroll software for Indian SMEs automates statutory compliance out of the box. AiroHR calculates PF, ESI, Professional Tax and TDS in every run, generates challan-ready reports and Form 16, and starts at ₹49 per employee per month — see pricing.

Does AiroHR calculate PF, ESI and TDS automatically?

Yes. Every payroll run applies the current PF, ESI, PT and TDS rules automatically, honours per-employee applicability and wage caps, and produces filing-ready statutory reports.

Can payroll be processed from attendance automatically?

Yes. Biometric, mobile selfie and face-recognition kiosk attendance flows straight into payroll — payable days, overtime and fines are pre-filled in the salary run. See attendance management.

How long does it take to switch to AiroHR?

Most companies go live in under a week. Excel import templates bring in employees, salaries and leave balances, and one-time migration help is free on every plan.

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