Salary & Payroll

    In-Hand Salary Calculator

    Convert your annual CTC to monthly take-home — subtract PF, gratuity, professional tax and income tax under the new regime.

    Inputs
    %
    %
    Result
    Monthly Take-Home
    ₹1,04,160
    ₹12,49,918 annual
    • Gross (after employer PF & Gratuity)₹12,99,540
    • Employee PF (12%)- ₹21,600
    • Professional Tax- ₹2,500
    • Income Tax (New Regime)- ₹25,522
    • Variable / Bonus (annual)₹1,50,000

    Your monthly take-home is approximately ₹1,04,160. Actual numbers vary based on your exact salary structure and city.

    Visual Breakdown
    Step-by-step calculation
    1. Bonus (variable) = CTC × 10% = ₹1,50,000
    2. Basic = CTC × 40% = ₹6,00,000
    3. Employer PF = min(12% × Basic, ₹21,600) = ₹21,600
    4. Gratuity cost (4.81% × Basic) = ₹28,860
    5. Gross = Fixed − PF (employer) − Gratuity = ₹12,99,540
    6. New-regime tax on ₹12,99,540 = ₹25,522
    7. Take-home (annual) = Gross − PF (employee) − PT − Tax = ₹12,49,918
    How this is calculated
    Take-home = CTC − Employer PF − Gratuity − Employee PF − PT − Income Tax
    Written by Taxpex CA Team
    Chartered Accountants (ICAI) · Reviewed by Taxpex Editorial Board
    Last updated 10 Nov 2025
    When to use this

    Is this the right calculator for you?

    • Evaluating a new job offer or negotiating CTC.
    • Comparing two offers with the same CTC but different structures.
    • Planning monthly cashflow, EMI eligibility and expense budget.
    Overview

    Understanding the In-Hand Salary

    This calculator converts CTC (Cost to Company) into monthly in-hand (net take-home) salary — the single most important number for anyone evaluating a job offer or planning cashflow. It subtracts employer PF (12% of basic), gratuity (4.81% of basic), employee PF, professional tax, and income tax (TDS on salary under Section 192) to arrive at net monthly.

    The tool models standard Indian salary structures — Basic (35–50% of CTC), HRA (40–50% of basic), Special Allowance (residual), plus statutory (PF + Gratuity + Bonus). A well-designed structure with basic at 40% typically yields 12–15% higher in-hand than a 60% basic structure because employer PF liability drops.

    Worked examples

    Real-world scenarios, step-by-step

    ₹18 L CTC, new regime

    Mid-level techie evaluating an offer.

    • Basic 40% = ₹7.2 L | HRA 50% of basic = ₹3.6 L | Special = ₹5.4 L | PF + Gratuity + Bonus ≈ ₹1.8 L
    • Gross = ₹16.2 L | Employee PF ₹86.4 K | PT ₹2.5 K | TDS ~₹1.35 L (new regime)
    • Net annual ≈ ₹13.96 L → monthly ≈ ₹1.16 L
    In-hand ≈ ₹1.16 L / month.
    Pro tips

    Common mistakes to avoid

    Treating CTC as take-home — actual is typically 65–75% depending on structure.

    Ignoring variable pay (10–30% of CTC) which is not guaranteed.

    Not comparing regimes before joining — flag the choice to employer in April.

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    CA insights

    Expert tips from senior CAs

    • Push for LTA + Meal Cards + NPS 80CCD(2) — legal ways to reduce tax legally without cutting basic.

    • Model a 30% variable-pay haircut for a realistic worst-case monthly cashflow.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does the calculator include the annual bonus?+

    The bonus / variable pay is shown separately since it is typically paid annually, not monthly.

    Is professional tax the same everywhere?+

    No — PT varies by state (₹2,400–₹2,500 per year in most states, zero in some).

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