CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator

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How CTC to In-Hand Salary is Calculated

Your CTC (Cost to Company) is what your employer spends on you annually. Your in-hand salary is what actually credits to your bank account every month. The difference — often 20–35% — goes to PF contributions, income tax (TDS), professional tax, and in some cases, gratuity provisions.

The calculation follows a standard sequence: we first derive your monthly gross salary by subtracting employer PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000) and gratuity (4.81% of basic, if included in CTC) from your annual CTC, then divide by 12. From the gross, we subtract your employee PF contribution (12% of basic, max ₹1,800/month), monthly TDS based on your annual taxable income and chosen tax regime, and professional tax (typically ₹200/month).

Under the new tax regime for FY2026-27, a ₹75,000 standard deduction applies and income up to ₹12 lakh is fully rebated under Section 87A (Budget 2025) — making this regime better for most employees below ₹15-18 LPA. Under the old regime, deductions like 80C investments (up to ₹1.5L), HRA exemption, and NPS contributions can reduce taxable income significantly.

This calculator uses the official FY2026-27 tax slabs from the Finance Act 2025 (Budget 2025), the EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, and a standard salary structure of 50% basic with 50% HRA of basic — aligned with the Code on Wages, 2019, which requires basic + DA to be at least 50% of total CTC. The four labour codes took effect nationally on 21 November 2025, though state-level rules are still being finalised unevenly, so actual enforcement varies by state. Your actual salary structure may differ — check your offer letter CTC breakup for the exact figures.

CTC to In-Hand Salary — Example Table (New Regime, FY2026-27)

Annual CTCMonthly in-hand% of CTC
₹5 LPA₹36,86588%
₹10 LPA₹74,24189%
₹15 LPA₹1,08,36087%
₹25 LPA₹1,65,46479%
₹50 LPA₹3,05,35173%
₹1 Cr₹5,73,17269%

Notice the percentage of CTC you actually take home decreases as CTC rises — this is because income tax is progressive, so a larger share of higher salaries goes to TDS. See the full breakdown for your exact CTC on our salary breakdown pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculating in-hand salary from CTC.

How to calculate in-hand salary from CTC in India?
Monthly in-hand = (CTC − Employer PF − Gratuity) ÷ 12 − Employee PF (max ₹1,800) − Monthly TDS − Professional Tax. For FY2026-27 under the new regime, standard deduction of ₹75,000 applies and income up to ₹12 lakh is tax-free due to 87A rebate.
What percentage of CTC is in-hand salary in India?
Typically 70–89% of CTC is monthly in-hand salary. The gap is employer PF (12% of basic), gratuity (4.81% of basic, if in CTC), employee PF (12% of basic, max ₹1,800/month), income tax (TDS), and professional tax (~₹200/month). The gap widens at higher CTC due to progressive taxation.
Is gratuity part of CTC?
Many employers include gratuity (4.81% of basic salary) inside the CTC figure. However, gratuity is only paid after 5 years of continuous service as a lump sum — it is not part of your monthly take-home. Always check your offer letter CTC breakup.
What is the 87A rebate for FY2026-27?
Under the new tax regime for FY2026-27, if your net taxable income (after ₹75,000 standard deduction) is ₹12 lakh or less, you pay zero income tax due to Section 87A rebate (₹60,000 rebate, Budget 2025). This means a CTC up to approximately ₹12.75 lakh can result in zero income tax under the new regime.
Is superannuation part of CTC?
Some employers — mostly traditional/legacy companies rather than startups or newer tech firms — include an employer-funded superannuation contribution inside CTC as a retirement benefit, similar to gratuity. It is not monthly cash. Since Budget 2020, combined employer contributions to EPF, NPS and superannuation are tax-free only up to ₹7.5 lakh/year — anything above that, plus any interest or growth on the excess, is taxed as a perquisite in your hands every year.