CTC calculator: Calculate your take-home salary

Convert your annual CTC into your exact monthly take-home salary by comparing old and new tax regimes under FY 2026-27 rules.

Last updated: May 2026

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If empty, defaults to 50% of CTC per Code on Wages.

Includes standard deduction (₹75k) and rebate rules for FY 26-27.

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Enter your CTC and select a regime on the left to see your detailed salary breakdown.

CTC To in-hand salary calculator

Determining the actual bank credit from your annual salary package can be challenging due to multiple statutory deductions. An online CTC calculator simplifies this transition by analyzing your allowances and computing exact monthly in-hand figures under the latest tax slabs and Code on Wages rules.

Using a professional online CTC to in-hand salary calculator makes these computations precise. If you want to calculate monthly take-home salary from your total Cost to Company package (inclusive of basic, HRA, PF and bonuses), simply input your annual figures above.

Why calculate your in-hand salary online?

Accurate slab analysis

Instantly map your CTC to the precise tax slabs applicable for the current financial year.

Regime comparison

Compare the old and new tax regimes side-by-side to understand which strategy saves more money.

Incorporate Code on Wages

Apply the latest statutory guidelines directly to your basic wage base for accurate PF and gratuity.

Instant take-home estimates

Acquire clear details of your monthly bank deposit value and overall deductions instantly.

How to use this CTC calculator

You only need to enter your annual CTC, choose a tax regime, and optionally input custom investments or HRA details. The calculator immediately processes the statutory contributions, displaying your net monthly take-home salary along with an annual breakdown table.

New tax regime slabs for FY 2026-27

The default New tax regime offers lower, simplified tax rates without requiring complex investment tracking. Here is the structure showing the tax slabs for the current financial year:

Annual taxable incomeTax rate (new regime)
Up to Rs. 4,00,000Nil
Rs. 4,00,001 to Rs. 8,00,0005%
Rs. 8,00,001 to Rs. 12,00,00010%
Rs. 12,00,001 to Rs. 16,00,00015%
Rs. 16,00,001 to Rs. 20,00,00020%
Rs. 20,00,001 to Rs. 24,00,00025%
Above Rs. 24,00,00030%

Frequently asked questions

What is a CTC to in-hand salary calculator?

Estimating your take-home pay is the core function of this calculator. It converts your annual Cost to Company (CTC) into the actual monthly cash deposited in your bank, accounting for statutory deductions, income taxes, and employee benefits.

Compare old vs new tax regime (FY 2026-27)

Evaluating the choice between old and new regimes is vital since the New tax regime is the default and offers lower slabs, whereas the Old tax regime allows claiming HRA exemptions, Section 123 (80C) deductions, and home loan interest benefits.

Who should use this salary calculator?

Anyone comparing a job offer to their actual take-home. That means salaried employees, people mid-negotiation, and HR teams verifying offer structures. Useful any time the CTC number on paper and the monthly amount you actually need are not adding up.

How to use the CTC to in-hand salary calculator

Put in your annual CTC. That's the main input. From there, you can optionally set a basic salary percentage and pick your tax regime - New or Old. The monthly take-home shows up instantly. A component table below it lists everything: PF, HRA, tax deductions, and the rest.

FY 2026-27: What's different?

Two changes this year worth knowing. The New Regime standard deduction moves up to ₹75,000. The Code on Wages is also now actively enforced, which affects how minimum wage components are structured in CTC breakdowns. The 87A rebate limit has been revised, check the tax regime section for the updated figures.

What is the 50% basic pay rule under the Code on Wages?

Statutory rules now mandate that an employee's basic salary plus dearness allowance must comprise at least 50% of the total CTC. If allowances exceed this cap, the excess amount is added to the wage base for PF and gratuity calculations.

Is employer PF contribution part of my take-home salary?

Employer provident fund contributions represent part of your overall CTC but are directed straight into your retirement fund. They are deducted along with employee PF contributions before cash is deposited in your bank.

How does HRA exemption work in the old tax regime?

Exemptions for house rent allowance require you to provide rent receipts and lease agreements. The tax-exempt portion is calculated as the minimum of the actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic, or 40-50% of basic salary.

Curious how this looks in a real-world scenario? Read the example below!

Worked example: CTC To take-home salary breakdown

Let's look at how an annual Cost to Company (CTC) package converts to actual take-home salary. This example maps a gross salary offer with an annual CTC of ₹12,00,000, showcasing expected monthly gross income against the actual in-hand deposit under the New tax regime slabs:

Salary componentAnnual valueMonthly valueDescription
Cost to Company (CTC)₹12,00,000₹1,00,000The total annual cost spent by the employer.
Employer Contributions (PF & Gratuity)₹50,446₹4,204Statutory costs deducted from CTC upfront.
Employee PF & Professional tax₹24,000₹2,000Monthly retirement savings and state taxes.
Income Tax (New Regime)₹0₹0Fully rebated under Section 87A rebate rules.
Actual Take-Home In-Hand₹11,25,554₹93,796The final cash deposited in the bank account.

While the gross offer works out to a clean ₹1 lakh per month, the actual bank deposit is ₹93,796. The ₹6,204 difference goes into PF contributions and similar statutory deductions - not lost, but not spendable either. Worth knowing before you plan your monthly budget around the offer number.

Why is my tax lower here than on other "income tax calculators"?

Standard Income Tax calculators expect you to enter your Gross Salary, which ALREADY EXCLUDES Employer PF, Employer ESI, and Gratuity. Since this is a CTC Calculator, we correctly deduct those employer contributions from your CTC before calculating taxes.

Important note

This calculator provides estimates based on standard assumptions and current tax structures for FY 2026-27. Actual salary credits may vary depending on employer policies, declarations, and individual exemptions.