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India CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator

This free CTC to in-hand salary calculator turns any Indian CTC into a realistic monthly take-home figure — PF, professional tax and income tax all accounted for — and shows instantly whether the old or new tax regime keeps more of your money. Slabs are current for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28).

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Why your in-hand is lower than your CTC

CTC bundles things you never see in your bank account: the employer’s PF contribution, gratuity, and often a variable component paid only once a year. Your real monthly figure comes from the fixed gross (basic + HRA + special allowance) minus your own PF, professional tax and income tax. This calculator makes every one of those steps visible so you can sanity-check an offer.

Old vs new tax regime, decided for you

For FY 2026-27 the new regime gives a ₹75,000 standard deduction and a rebate that makes income up to ₹12 lakh effectively tax-free, but drops most exemptions. The old regime keeps HRA, 80C, 80D and NPS. The calculator computes both from your inputs and highlights whichever leaves you with more — for most salaries without large deductions, the new regime now wins.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter your annual CTC and adjust the basic and HRA split if you know it.
  2. Choose how PF is deducted (12% of basic, or capped).
  3. Open the old-regime section to add rent, 80C, 80D and NPS.
  4. Read your monthly in-hand and the old-vs-new comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Which financial year does this use?

It uses FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28) slabs, including the ₹75,000 new-regime standard deduction and the ₹60,000 Section 87A rebate.

Is the old or new regime better for me?

If you have large deductions (HRA, home loan, full 80C and NPS) the old regime can win; otherwise the new regime usually gives more in-hand. The tool computes both and tells you which is higher.

Is this exact?

It is a close estimate. Your actual take-home depends on your company’s exact CTC structure and your state’s professional tax. It is not tax advice — confirm with a professional before decisions.

Does it include the employer PF?

Yes — it shows employer PF as part of CTC that is not paid to you, and deducts your own PF from gross, so the in-hand figure is realistic.

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