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Calculate your monthly take-home salary from CTC with detailed breakdown of earnings, deductions, PF, tax, and future projections. Updated with 2024 tax rates.
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
A salary calculator is a comprehensive financial tool that helps you convert your annual CTC (Cost to Company) into monthly in-hand salary (take-home pay). It provides a detailed breakdown of all salary components including basic salary, HRA, special allowances, and deductions like PF, income tax, professional tax, and ESI. Our advanced calculator goes beyond basic conversion by offering visual analytics, monthly comparisons, and multi-year salary growth projections.
CTC is the total amount a company spends on an employee annually, including direct salary, benefits, bonuses, employer PF contribution, gratuity, insurance, and other perks. It's the gross package before any deductions. For example, a ā¹12 lakh CTC includes your monthly salary, annual bonuses, employer's PF contribution (12% of basic), and other benefits. Understanding CTC helps you evaluate job offers accurately and negotiate better.
In-hand salary (take-home) is typically 70-80% of CTC. The difference includes: (1) Employer's PF contribution (12% of basic) - credited to your PF account, not received monthly in bank, (2) Gratuity provision (4.81% of basic) - received after completing 5 years of service, (3) Insurance premiums paid by employer, (4) Employee deductions (PF, tax, PT, ESI). For example, with ā¹12 lakh CTC, you can expect approximately ā¹70,000-75,000 monthly in-hand after all deductions.
Select "From CTC" if you know your annual package (job offer scenario) or "From In-Hand" if you want to estimate required CTC for a desired monthly take-home. Use quick preset buttons (ā¹3L, ā¹6L, ā¹12L, ā¹18L, ā¹24L) for common salary ranges or enter custom amounts. The calculator instantly converts between CTC and in-hand in real-time.
Input your annual CTC or monthly in-hand amount. Adjust salary component percentages using sliders: Basic (30-50%, default 40%), HRA (10-30%, default 20%), Special Allowance (20-40%, default 30%). Set fixed allowances like Transport (ā¹1,600), Medical (ā¹1,250), LTA, and Bonus. Select city type (Metro/Non-Metro) as it affects HRA calculations and tax exemptions.
Toggle PF (Provident Fund) on/off and adjust percentage (10-12%, default 12%). PF is automatically capped at ā¹1,800/month when basic exceeds ā¹15,000. Set income tax percentage (0-30%) based on your tax bracket. Enter professional tax (ā¹0-ā¹200/month, varies by state). ESI is auto-enabled for gross salary ā¤ ā¹21,000. Add any other custom deductions like loan EMIs or insurance premiums.
Explore four interactive tabs: (1) Calculator - Quick summary with key metrics, (2) Breakdown - Detailed component-wise analysis with pie charts, (3) Monthly View - 12-month comparison with bonus variations, (4) Projections - Multi-year salary growth with customizable increment rates (0-20%) and inflation adjustment. View annual CTC, monthly gross, total deductions, net salary, take-home percentage, daily and hourly rates.
Basic salary is the core component, typically 35-50% of CTC (40% most common). It forms the base for calculating PF (12% of basic), gratuity (4.81% of basic), and other benefits. Higher basic means better retirement corpus but also higher PF deductions. Basic is fully taxable with no exemptions.
HRA is 20-30% of CTC (40-50% in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai). It's partially tax-exempt if you pay rent. Exemption = Minimum of (Actual HRA, 50% of basic in metro/40% in non-metro, Rent paid - 10% of basic). Submit rent receipts and landlord PAN (if rent > ā¹1 lakh/year) to claim exemption.
Special allowance is the flexible component (20-40% of CTC) used to balance the salary structure. It's fully taxable with no exemptions. Companies use this to adjust CTC without changing basic or HRA percentages. Higher special allowance means lower PF deductions but no tax benefits.
Transport allowance (ā¹1,600/month) is tax-free for commuting expenses. Medical allowance (ā¹1,250/month) is tax-free if you submit medical bills, otherwise fully taxable. These are fixed components that don't scale with CTC. Total ā¹2,850/month can be saved tax-free with proper documentation.
LTA is tax-exempt twice in a block of 4 years (current block: 2022-2025) for domestic travel. You must submit travel tickets and bills. Exemption covers economy airfare or AC first-class train fare for self, spouse, and up to 2 children. Unused LTA can be encashed at retirement (taxable).
Employee contributes 12% of basic salary (capped at ā¹1,800/month when basic > ā¹15,000). Employer also contributes 12% (3.67% to EPF, 8.33% to EPS). PF earns 8.15% interest (2023-24), tax-free. Withdrawable after 5 years of continuous service or at retirement. Premature withdrawal (before 5 years) is taxable.
ESI applies when gross salary ā¤ ā¹21,000/month. Employee contributes 0.75%, employer contributes 3.25% of gross salary. Provides medical benefits (free treatment at ESI hospitals), sickness benefit (70% of wages for 91 days), maternity benefit (100% of wages for 26 weeks), and disability/death benefits to family.
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is deducted monthly based on projected annual income. New tax regime (2024): ā¹0-3L (0%), ā¹3-7L (5%), ā¹7-10L (10%), ā¹10-12L (15%), ā¹12-15L (20%), >ā¹15L (30%). Old regime has different slabs but allows deductions under 80C, 80D, HRA, etc. Submit investment proofs to reduce TDS.
Professional Tax is a state-level tax on salaried individuals. Rates vary: Maharashtra (ā¹2,500/year), Karnataka (ā¹2,400/year), West Bengal (ā¹2,500/year), Tamil Nadu (ā¹2,400/year). Most states charge ā¹200/month. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP don't levy PT. PT paid is deductible under Section 16 of Income Tax Act.
PF calculation: Employee contribution = 12% of basic salary, capped at ā¹1,800/month (ā¹21,600/year). The cap applies when basic salary exceeds ā¹15,000/month. For example: Basic ā¹20,000 ā PF = ā¹1,800 (capped), not ā¹2,400. Basic ā¹12,000 ā PF = ā¹1,440 (12% of ā¹12,000). Employer matches 12% contribution. Total PF = 24% of basic (employee 12% + employer 12%), building a substantial retirement corpus over time.
New Tax Regime 2024 (Default):
Standard deduction of ā¹50,000 is available in new regime. No other deductions (80C, HRA, etc.) allowed. Old regime allows deductions but has different tax slabs. Choose regime based on your deductions.
ESI eligibility: Gross salary must be ā¹21,000 or less per month (ā¹2,52,000 annually). Once salary exceeds this limit, ESI stops. Calculation: Employee pays 0.75% of gross, employer pays 3.25%. For ā¹20,000 gross: Employee ESI = ā¹150/month, Employer ESI = ā¹650/month. Benefits include free medical treatment at ESI hospitals, cash benefits during sickness (70% of wages for 91 days), maternity benefit (26 weeks at 100% wages), and disability/death benefits.
States with Professional Tax:
States without Professional Tax:
CTC includes all costs incurred by the company:
Example: ā¹12L CTC = ā¹8.4L direct salary + ā¹1.44L employer PF + ā¹0.58L gratuity + ā¹0.6L insurance + ā¹0.98L bonuses
Formula:
Monthly CTC = Annual CTC Ć· 12
Gross Salary = Basic + HRA + Special Allowance + Other Allowances
Total Deductions = PF + Income Tax + Professional Tax + ESI + Others
Take-Home = Gross Salary - Total Deductions
Example: ā¹12 Lakh CTC
Monthly CTC: ā¹1,00,000
Basic (40%): ā¹40,000
HRA (20%): ā¹20,000
Special (30%): ā¹30,000
Allowances: ā¹2,850
Gross: ā¹92,850
PF (12% of basic, capped): ā¹1,800
Income Tax (10%): ā¹9,285
Professional Tax: ā¹200
Total Deductions: ā¹11,285
Take-Home: ā¹81,565 (81.6% of monthly CTC)
Many CTC components are not received monthly: (1) Employer PF contribution - Goes to PF account, not bank account, (2) Gratuity - Received only after 5 years of service, (3) Insurance premiums - Paid by employer, not cash benefit, (4) Notice period recovery - Deducted if you leave early, (5) Variable pay - Depends on performance, not guaranteed, (6) Stock options - Vest over 3-4 years, subject to conditions. Always ask for monthly in-hand breakdown during salary negotiations to understand true take-home.
Get accurate monthly take-home calculations using current 2024 tax rates, PF rules, and ESI regulations. Our calculator automatically applies PF capping at ā¹1,800, ESI eligibility checks, and professional tax based on your state. The calculator uses standard salary structures to help you make informed financial decisions. Always verify with your HR for company-specific policies.
Visualize your salary structure with interactive pie charts showing earnings distribution (Basic, HRA, Special Allowance) and deductions breakdown (PF, Tax, PT, ESI). Understand exactly where your money goes and identify opportunities for tax optimization. Component-wise analysis helps in salary restructuring discussions with HR.
Plan your career with multi-year salary projections (1-10 years) using customizable increment rates (0-20%). See how your CTC and take-home will grow with annual appraisals. Inflation-adjusted projections help set realistic financial goals. Compare different career paths and make data-driven decisions about job changes.
Evaluate job offers beyond just CTC numbers. Calculate actual in-hand salary for each offer considering different component structures, tax implications, and PF contributions. Use 5-year projections to see long-term value. Make informed decisions by comparing take-home percentages, daily rates, and annual earnings.
Save up to ā¹46,800 in taxes by investing ā¹1.5 lakhs under Section 80C:
Claim HRA exemption if paying rent. Exemption = Minimum of: (1) Actual HRA received, (2) 50% of basic salary (metro cities) or 40% (non-metro), (3) Rent paid minus 10% of basic salary. Example: Basic ā¹40,000, HRA ā¹20,000, Rent ā¹15,000 in metro ā Exemption = Min(ā¹20,000, ā¹20,000, ā¹11,000) = ā¹11,000/month tax-free. Submit rent receipts and landlord PAN if annual rent exceeds ā¹1 lakh.
Standard deduction of ā¹50,000 is available to all salaried employees in both old and new tax regimes. This reduces your taxable income automatically without any investment or documentation. For ā¹10 lakh income, standard deduction saves ā¹10,000-15,000 in taxes depending on your tax bracket. No action required - it's applied automatically by your employer while calculating TDS.
National Pension System (NPS) offers additional ā¹50,000 deduction under Section 80CCD(1B), over and above ā¹1.5 lakh under 80C. Total tax-saving potential: ā¹2 lakh (ā¹1.5L under 80C + ā¹50K under 80CCD). Employer NPS contribution (up to 10% of basic) is also tax-free under 80CCD(2). NPS provides market-linked returns (10-12% historically) and builds retirement corpus. Lock-in until age 60, with 60% withdrawal tax-free at maturity.
CTC (Cost to Company) is the total amount a company spends on an employee annually, including salary, benefits, PF contributions, bonuses, and perks. In-hand salary (take-home) is the actual amount credited to your bank account after all deductions like PF, income tax, professional tax, and ESI. Typically, in-hand salary is 70-80% of CTC. For example, if your CTC is ā¹12 lakhs, your monthly in-hand might be ā¹70,000-75,000 after deductions.
Employee PF contribution is 12% of basic salary, capped at ā¹1,800 per month (when basic exceeds ā¹15,000). The employer also contributes 12%, split as 8.33% to EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) and 3.67% to EPF. For example, if your basic salary is ā¹40,000, your employee PF deduction will be ā¹1,800 (capped), not ā¹4,800. PF is mandatory for establishments with 20 or more employees.
Basic salary typically ranges from 35-50% of CTC, with 40% being most common. A higher basic salary percentage is beneficial as it increases PF contributions, gratuity, and other benefits calculated on basic. However, it also means higher PF deductions. For tax optimization, companies often keep basic at 40% and allocate more to special allowances and HRA.
Income tax (TDS) depends on your annual income, tax regime (old/new), and deductions claimed. Under the new tax regime (2024), income up to ā¹3 lakhs is tax-free, ā¹3-7 lakhs taxed at 5%, ā¹7-10 lakhs at 10%, ā¹10-12 lakhs at 15%, ā¹12-15 lakhs at 20%, and above ā¹15 lakhs at 30%. Your employer deducts TDS monthly based on projected annual income and submitted investment proofs.
HRA (House Rent Allowance) is a salary component for employees living in rented accommodation. It's typically 20-30% of CTC (40-50% in metro cities). HRA is partially tax-exempt: the exemption is the minimum of (1) Actual HRA received, (2) 50% of basic salary (metro) or 40% (non-metro), or (3) Rent paid minus 10% of basic salary. You must submit rent receipts to claim exemption.
ESI (Employee State Insurance) is applicable when gross salary is ā¹21,000 or less per month. Employee contributes 0.75% and employer contributes 3.25% of gross salary. ESI provides medical and cash benefits during sickness, maternity, disability, and death. If your salary exceeds ā¹21,000, ESI is not deducted. It's mandatory for companies with 10+ employees (20+ in some states).
Divide annual CTC by 12 to get monthly CTC. Then calculate components: Basic (40% of monthly CTC), HRA (20%), Special Allowance (30%), and fixed allowances. Subtract deductions: PF (12% of basic, max ā¹1,800), Income Tax (based on tax bracket), Professional Tax (ā¹200), and other deductions. The remaining amount is your monthly in-hand salary. Use our calculator for accurate breakdown.
Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax on salaried individuals, ranging from ā¹0 to ā¹2,500 annually depending on the state. Most states charge ā¹200 per month (ā¹2,400/year). Maharashtra has the highest PT at ā¹2,500/year. Some states like Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan don't levy professional tax. PT is deducted monthly by employers and is tax-deductible under Section 16 of Income Tax Act.
Don't just compare CTC numbers. Calculate actual in-hand salary for both offers considering: (1) Basic salary percentage (higher is better for PF), (2) Fixed vs variable pay ratio, (3) Joining bonus and retention bonus terms, (4) Annual bonus structure, (5) Stock options vesting schedule, (6) Health insurance and other benefits, (7) Notice period buyout clauses. Use our calculator to compute exact take-home for both offers and compare 5-year projections.
Optimal salary structure for tax savings: (1) Basic: 40% of CTC, (2) HRA: 30% (claim exemption with rent receipts), (3) Special Allowance: 20%, (4) LTA: ā¹20,000-30,000 annually (tax-free twice in 4 years), (5) Food coupons: ā¹2,200/month (tax-free), (6) Telephone/Internet reimbursement, (7) Maximize 80C deductions (ā¹1.5 lakhs), (8) NPS contribution (additional ā¹50,000 under 80CCD(1B)). Consult HR to restructure salary for maximum tax efficiency.
Our salary calculator provides accurate estimates for standard salary structures using current 2024 tax rates and statutory deduction rules. Actual in-hand may vary based on: (1) Company-specific policies, (2) Mid-year salary revisions, (3) Variable pay and bonuses, (4) Reimbursements and perks, (5) Loan deductions, (6) Investment declarations. For precise calculations, verify component percentages with your HR department and input your actual salary structure values in the calculator.
Yes, you can calculate salary for previous years by adjusting: (1) Income tax rates for that year, (2) PF wage ceiling (ā¹15,000 limit), (3) ESI wage ceiling (ā¹21,000 limit), (4) Professional tax rates, (5) Standard deduction amount (ā¹50,000 from 2019). Our calculator uses current 2024 rates by default. For historical calculations, manually adjust tax percentages and deduction limits based on the specific year's regulations.
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Educational Purpose: This salary calculator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The calculations are based on standard salary structures and current 2024 tax regulations as per Indian Income Tax Act and EPF/ESI guidelines.
Not Financial Advice: The results should not be considered as professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Actual salary calculations may vary based on your company's specific policies, state regulations, and individual circumstances.
Verify with HR: Always verify your salary structure, component percentages, and deductions with your HR department or payroll team. Company-specific policies, variable pay structures, and special allowances may differ from standard calculations.
Consult Professionals: For personalized tax planning, salary negotiations, or financial decisions, please consult with qualified chartered accountants, tax advisors, or financial planners.