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title: "Payroll Period"
space: "Frappe HR"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/hr/payroll-period"
updated: "2026-02-04"
---

**A Payroll Period is a period for which Employees get paid for their occupation with the Company.**

Payroll Period helps you define Salary Structures and to calculate tax for a specific period based on applicable Income Tax Slab.

To access Payroll Period, go to:


> **Home > Human Resources > Payroll > Payroll Period**
> 
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**1. How to create a Payroll Period**
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1. Go to Payroll Period list, click on New.
2. Enter Name.
3. Select Start Date and End Date of Payroll Period.
4. Save.

**2. Related Topics**
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1. [Salary Component](https://docs.frappe.io/hr/salary-component)
2. [Salary Structure](https://docs.frappe.io/hr/salary-structure)
3. [Income Tax Slab](https://docs.frappe.io/hr/income-tax-slab)
4. [Payroll Entry](https://docs.frappe.io/hr/payroll-entry)
5. [Employee Tax Exemption Proof Submission](https://docs.frappe.io/hr/employee-tax-exemption-proof-submission)
6. [Employee Tax Exemption Declaration](https://docs.frappe.io/hr/employee-tax-exemption-declaration)