CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator
Annual CTC → exact monthly take-home. New & old regime. FY2026-27. Private, instant.
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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 CTC | Monthly in-hand | % of CTC |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5 LPA | ₹36,865 | 88% |
| ₹10 LPA | ₹74,241 | 89% |
| ₹15 LPA | ₹1,08,360 | 87% |
| ₹25 LPA | ₹1,65,464 | 79% |
| ₹50 LPA | ₹3,05,351 | 73% |
| ₹1 Cr | ₹5,73,172 | 69% |
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.