In-Hand Salary Calculator 2026 (CTC to Take Home Pay) | Free Online Salary Calculator India

Use our updated In-Hand Salary Calculator 2026 to convert your CTC to monthly take-home pay. Calculate net salary after tax, PF, and deductions as per FY 2025–26 India income tax rules. Perfect for employees, job seekers, and HR professionals.

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In-Hand Salary Calculator (CTC to Take Home Pay)

An in-hand or take-home salary calculator helps employees, job seekers, and HR professionals estimate their monthly net pay from their CTC. This calculator is updated for the latest FY 2025–26 tax rules, ensuring accurate and current results for Indian salary structures.

What Is In-Hand Salary?

In-hand salary (also called take-home salary or net salary) is the final amount credited to your bank account after all statutory and tax deductions. It excludes employee PF contributions, income tax (TDS), professional tax, ESIC, and other deductions as per company policy.

Formula: In-Hand Salary = Gross Salary − Total Deductions (Employee PF + Income Tax + Professional Tax + Other Deductions)

This is especially useful when evaluating job offers, since two companies offering the same CTC may result in very different in-hand salaries depending on their salary structure. Our calculator supports both the New and Old Tax Regimes for FY 2025–26, so you can compare which regime saves you more tax.

Difference Between CTC, Gross Salary, and In-Hand Salary

TermDefinitionIncludes
CTC (Cost to Company)Total annual compensation offered by the employer. Highest figure — includes both employer and employee-side costs.Basic + HRA + Allowances + Bonus + Employer PF + Gratuity + Insurance
Gross SalaryCTC minus employer contributions. Amount before deductions like tax or employee PF.Basic + HRA + Special Allowance (CTC − Bonus − Employer PF − Gratuity)
In-Hand / Net SalaryThe actual amount credited to your bank account after all deductions.Gross − Employee PF − Professional Tax − Income Tax − Other Deductions

Example: If your CTC is ₹10,00,000 per year, your in-hand salary may be around ₹65,000–₹70,000 per month after PF and tax deductions.

Key Components of Your Salary Structure

How This In-Hand Salary Calculator Works

  1. Enter your Annual CTC as mentioned in your offer letter.
  2. Enter Bonus if included in CTC (this is deducted from CTC to get Gross Salary).
  3. Set Basic Salary % (default 50%) and HRA % (default 50% of Basic). You can override the auto-calculated ₹ amounts to match your exact offer letter.
  4. The calculator auto-fills Employer PF, Employee PF, and Gratuity based on your Basic Salary. You can override PF values if your employer contributes on full Basic (not capped at ₹15,000).
  5. Enter your Professional Tax (default ₹200/month) and any additional deductions like insurance, NPS, or loan recovery.
  6. Toggle between New Regime and Old Regime to compare tax liability.
  7. Results update in real-time showing both monthly and annual in-hand salary with a complete breakdown and visual chart.

CTC to In-Hand Salary – Detailed Breakdown

This tool breaks down your CTC into detailed components to show exactly how much you take home. You’ll see a complete breakup of Basic Salary, HRA, Special Allowance, Employer PF, Employee PF, Gratuity, Professional Tax, Income Tax, and the final net take-home salary — in both monthly and annual views.

Worked Example: ₹10,00,000 CTC (New Regime)

CTC: ₹10,00,000 | Bonus: ₹50,000 | Employer PF: ₹1,800/month | Gratuity: ₹21,635

Gross Salary = ₹10,00,000 − ₹50,000 − ₹21,600 − ₹21,635 = ₹9,06,765

Basic = 50% of Gross = ₹4,53,383 | HRA = 50% of Basic = ₹2,26,691 | Special Allowance = ₹2,26,691

Deductions: Employee PF ₹1,800/month + PT ₹200/month + Income Tax ₹0 (after ₹75K standard deduction & 87A rebate)

Monthly In-Hand ≈ ₹73,564 | Annual In-Hand ≈ ₹8,82,765

Salary Calculator 2026 – Updated for Latest Tax Rules

This calculator reflects the FY 2025–26 income tax slabs, standard deductions, and new regime updates. You can compare both the Old Tax Regime (with exemptions like HRA and 80C) and the New Regime (simpler structure, lower rates, fixed ₹75,000 standard deduction).

Your taxable income is derived after considering HRA exemption (old regime), Section 80C/80D/NPS deductions, and the applicable standard deduction. Comparing both regimes helps determine which one maximises your take-home pay.

New Tax Regime Slabs (FY 2025-26)

Standard Deduction: ₹75,000. Section 87A Rebate: Tax liability up to ₹60,000 is fully rebated (for taxable income up to ₹12,00,000).

Income Slab (Annual)Tax Rate
Up to ₹4,00,000Nil
₹4,00,001 – ₹8,00,0005%
₹8,00,001 – ₹12,00,00010%
₹12,00,001 – ₹16,00,00015%
₹16,00,001 – ₹20,00,00020%
₹20,00,001 – ₹24,00,00025%
Above ₹24,00,00030%

Old Tax Regime Slabs (FY 2025-26)

Standard Deduction: ₹50,000. Deductions allowed: Section 80C (up to ₹1.5L), HRA exemption, 80D, etc.

Income Slab (Annual)Tax Rate
Up to ₹2,50,000Nil
₹2,50,001 – ₹5,00,0005%
₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,00020%
Above ₹10,00,00030%

Monthly Salary Calculator – Annual to Monthly Breakdown

The tool automatically converts your annual CTC into a monthly gross and in-hand salary, helping you visualise both monthly and annual deduction impact.

Example: ₹12 LPA CTC

Monthly Gross: ₹1,00,000

Monthly Deductions: ₹10,000–₹15,000 (tax + PF)

Monthly Take Home: ₹85,000–₹90,000 approx.

Hourly to Salary Calculator

For freelancers, contractors, or part-time employees, the hourly-to-salary conversion helps understand your annual earning potential.

Example: ₹500/hour

Working 8 hours/day and 22 days/month:

Monthly Income: ₹88,000 | Annual Income: ₹10.56 LPA (before tax and deductions)

Note: If you transition to a full-time salaried role, standard PF and tax deductions will apply, reducing your in-hand pay.

Take Home Pay Calculator for Job Offer Comparison

This calculator is valuable when comparing multiple job offers beyond the headline CTC number. A higher CTC doesn’t always mean higher in-hand salary. By using this tool, you can:

Always compare net salary, not just total package, before accepting a job.

Factors That Affect Your In-Hand Salary

Benefits of Using This Salary Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter your annual CTC in the calculator. It automatically deducts PF, professional tax, income tax, and other statutory deductions based on current FY 2025–26 tax rules. You can also use the formula: In-Hand = Gross Salary − Total Deductions (Employee PF + Income Tax + Professional Tax + Other Deductions).
Generally, your in-hand salary ranges between 65% and 80% of your total CTC, depending on tax regime, PF deductions, bonuses, and company benefits.
Yes, all three terms refer to the final amount credited to your bank account after all statutory and tax-related deductions.
Under the New Regime, you get lower tax rates but fewer exemptions. Under the Old Regime, you can claim deductions like HRA, 80C, and 80D. If your total deductions exceed ₹3–4 lakhs, the Old Regime may save more tax. Use the toggle in our calculator to compare both regimes instantly.
Employee PF (12% of Basic, capped at ₹1,800/month statutory) is deducted monthly, reducing your in-hand pay but building retirement savings through the EPF account. Some employers voluntarily contribute on the full Basic Salary without the cap. Our calculator defaults to the capped amount but lets you override it.
Gratuity = (Basic Salary × 15) / 26, which is approximately 4.81% of annual Basic. It’s included in CTC but paid as a lump sum when you leave the organisation after completing 5+ years of continuous service. Our calculator shows it as part of CTC deductions for accurate take-home calculation.
₹75,000 under the New Tax Regime (increased from ₹50,000 in Budget 2024), and ₹50,000 under the Old Regime. It is automatically applied to your gross salary before calculating income tax — no proof or investment is required.
Yes. The tool is updated with the latest income tax slabs, standard deduction, and new regime changes as per FY 2025–26. It also provides a reliable estimate for FY 2026–27 unless new budget changes are announced.
Absolutely. Enter the CTC for each offer separately and compare the monthly in-hand salary to understand which offer gives you better actual payout after all deductions.
Yes. You can enter your annual bonus as a ₹ amount or percentage of CTC. The bonus is deducted from CTC to calculate your Gross Salary, giving you an accurate picture of monthly take-home pay.
Completely safe. All calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your salary data is never sent to any server, stored in any database, or shared with anyone. The tool works offline once the page is loaded.
Professional Tax is a state-level employment tax with a maximum of ₹2,500/year (as per the Constitution). Most states charge ₹200/month, while some like Karnataka charge ₹200–300/month based on salary slabs. States like Delhi, Rajasthan, and Haryana do not levy professional tax. Enter your applicable amount in the calculator, or set it to 0.

Disclaimer: This in-hand salary calculator is meant for educational and estimation purposes only. Actual payroll amounts may differ based on employer policy, specific exemptions, or state-level rules. Tax laws change frequently — always consult your HR department or a certified tax advisor for exact figures.