Increment Letters

Increment letters done before the quarter closes

Generate salary revision and appraisal letters for your team from the Offrd dashboard. Part of the same platform you use for offer letters and payslips.

Start Free – 50 credits on signup Book a Demo

An increment letter is not just a salary update. It is the legal record of what you agreed.

Indian companies typically run appraisals annually, often at the end of the financial year. The increment letter closes that cycle: it formally records the revised salary, the effective date, and any change in role. Without it, a compensation change exists only as a verbal understanding or an email thread that may be hard to find two years later.

There is no specific law in India mandating increment letters, but the moment a salary changes, you need documentation. The new salary must comply with minimum wage legislation for the role and region. The change should be consistent with the employment contract. And the employee needs to know the tax implication of the revision. An increment letter addresses all of this in one place.

Offrd generates increment letters from the same dashboard you use for offer letters and payslips. The employee's details are already in the system. You fill in the revised figures, and the letter is ready.

What the letter covers

Revised salary and effective date

The core of any increment letter. The new compensation and the date from which it applies, stated clearly.

Role and designation changes

If the increment comes with a promotion or change in title, the letter captures the new designation alongside the revised salary.

Annual and mid-year appraisals

Offrd supports increment letters for both year-end and mid-cycle reviews without needing separate templates for each.

Stored against the employee record

Once issued, the increment letter sits in the employee's document history on Offrd alongside their offer letter, payslips, and other documents.

Consistent with payslip data

Offrd links payslip generation to the same employee record, so the revised salary carries through to subsequent payslips without manual adjustment.

Covers any team size

Whether you are issuing increment letters to 5 people or 150, the process is the same. No reformatting or version management.

Labour Codes 2025 and what changed for salary documentation

The Labour Codes effective from November 2025 introduced a 50 percent basic wage rule, which affects how salary components are structured. Any increment letter issued after this date should be reviewed against this requirement to ensure the revised salary structure is compliant.

The same codes made appointment letters mandatory under the Code on Social Security. While increment letters are not specifically called out, the broader direction is toward formal documentation of employment terms at every stage. Issuing increment letters promptly and accurately fits squarely within this expectation.

Pay per document or subscribe

No commitment required to get started.

50 free credits on signup ₹99 per document ₹50 per active employee / month
Create a free account

Common questions

Is an increment letter mandatory in India?
No specific law mandates it, but it is standard practice and serves as the legal record of a salary change. If there is a dispute about compensation later, the increment letter is what matters.
What should an increment letter include?
Revised salary, effective date, new role if applicable, any changes to benefits. Should comply with minimum wage requirements and be consistent with the employment contract.
What is the typical increment percentage in India?
8 to 12 percent annually on average, though it varies by industry, company performance, and individual contribution.
How does Offrd generate increment letters?
Increment Letter is a Quick Action in the Offrd dashboard. Enter the revised salary and effective date; the platform generates a formatted letter ready to issue.
What does it cost?
Rs 99 per document on pay-per-use, or included in the full subscription at Rs 50 per active employee per month. New accounts get 50 free credits on signup.

Issue increment letters before the appraisal cycle drags on

50 free credits on signup. No credit card needed.