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Salary Breakdown
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Cost to Company (CTC) | 66,667 |
| Gross Salary | 0 |
| Deductions: | |
| Professional Tax | - 200 |
| Employee Insurance | - 250 |
| Total Deductions | - 0 |
| Net Take-Home Salary | 0 |
Understanding Your Salary
CTC (Cost to Company): Total package including all benefits.
Gross Salary: CTC minus bonuses and other non-monthly components.
Take-Home Salary: Amount credited to your bank after all deductions.
Salary Calculator India: Convert CTC to In-Hand Salary Instantly
Understanding your true take-home salary is crucial for effective financial planning. Our comprehensive Salary Calculator helps employees, HR professionals, and job seekers accurately convert annual CTC (Cost to Company) into monthly in-hand salary. Whether you're evaluating a new job offer, planning your budget, or comparing multiple offers, our Indian salary calculator provides transparent breakdowns of all salary components including EPF contributions, professional tax, insurance, bonuses, and other deductions.
This free CTC to in-hand salary calculator is designed specifically for the Indian salary structure and complies with the latest FY 2024-25 tax regulations, EPF rules, and statutory deduction norms. Get accurate monthly and annual salary breakdowns in seconds.
Understanding Salary Components in India
Cost to Company (CTC)
CTC represents the total annual expenditure a company incurs on an employee. It includes your gross salary, employer's PF contribution, gratuity, health insurance, bonuses, allowances, and all other benefits. CTC is the figure mentioned in your offer letter, but it's not what you receive in your bank account.
Gross Salary
Gross salary is your CTC minus non-monthly components like bonuses, gratuity, and employer contributions. It includes Basic Pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowances, Conveyance Allowance, Medical Allowance, and other fixed monthly components before any deductions.
Basic Salary
The fundamental component of your salary structure, typically 40-50% of CTC. Basic salary forms the foundation for calculating other components like PF, HRA, and gratuity. A higher basic salary means better retirement benefits but also higher deductions.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
HRA is provided to meet accommodation expenses. It's partially tax-exempt based on factors like salary, rent paid, and city of residence. Metro cities get higher HRA exemption limits. Proper HRA claims can significantly reduce your taxable income.
Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
A mandatory retirement savings scheme where both employee and employer contribute 12% of basic salary (capped at ₹15,000 basic). EPF provides retirement corpus with tax benefits under Section 80C. The contribution earns interest annually, currently around 8.15%.
Professional Tax
A state-level tax on professions, trades, and employment. It varies by state with maximum monthly deduction of ₹200 (₹2,400 annually). States like Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal levy professional tax, while others like Delhi and Haryana don't. Professional tax paid is deductible from income tax.
How to Use This Salary Calculator
- Enter Your Annual CTC: Input the total package mentioned in your offer letter or current employment contract.
- Select Bonus Type: Choose whether your bonus is calculated as a percentage of CTC or a fixed annual amount.
- Add Bonus Amount: Enter your performance bonus, joining bonus, or annual incentive amount.
- Configure Deductions (Optional): Adjust professional tax (varies by state), employee insurance premiums, and EPF contribution rate if different from standard 12%.
- Calculate: Click the calculate button to get your detailed monthly and annual salary breakdown showing all components and deductions.
Why Calculating Your In-Hand Salary Matters
- Financial Planning: Know exactly how much money you'll receive each month for budgeting, EMI calculations, and expense planning.
- Job Offer Comparison: Compare multiple job offers accurately by looking at actual take-home rather than inflated CTC figures.
- Salary Negotiation: Understand the real value of benefits and negotiate effectively by knowing how different salary components affect your take-home.
- Tax Planning: Identify opportunities for tax savings by understanding deductions and exemptions like HRA, 80C investments, and professional tax.
- Loan Eligibility: Banks consider in-hand salary for loan approvals. Calculate your eligibility for home loans, personal loans, or credit cards.
- Retirement Planning: See how much goes into EPF and plan additional retirement savings accordingly.
Typical Salary Structure Breakdown in India
While structures vary by company and industry, here's a typical distribution for a ₹12 LPA CTC package:
| Component | Percentage | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Salary | 40% | ₹4,80,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 20% | ₹2,40,000 |
| Special Allowance | 25% | ₹3,00,000 |
| Employer PF Contribution | ~8.5% | ₹1,02,000 |
| Performance Bonus | ~4% | ₹48,000 |
| Other Benefits | ~2.5% | ₹30,000 |
| Total CTC | 100% | ₹12,00,000 |
After employee PF deduction (~₹21,600), professional tax (~₹2,400), and other deductions, the approximate monthly take-home would be around ₹78,000-82,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
CTC (Cost to Company) is the total amount a company spends on an employee annually, including salary, bonuses, employer PF contribution, gratuity, health insurance, and all other benefits. In-hand salary (or take-home salary) is the actual amount credited to your bank account each month after all deductions like employee PF contribution, professional tax, income tax (TDS), and insurance premiums.
For example, if your CTC is ₹10 lakhs, your monthly in-hand salary might be around ₹65,000-70,000 depending on your salary structure and deductions.
Both employee and employer contribute 12% of your basic salary towards EPF. However, the contribution is calculated on a basic salary capped at ₹15,000 per month. So maximum EPF contribution is ₹1,800 per month (₹21,600 annually) from both employee and employer.
If your basic salary is ₹20,000/month, EPF is calculated on ₹15,000 only. If your basic is ₹10,000/month, EPF is ₹1,200 (12% of ₹10,000). The employee contribution is deducted from your gross salary, while employer contribution is part of CTC but doesn't reflect in your take-home.
Professional tax is a state-imposed tax on salaried individuals, professionals, and business owners. The maximum professional tax is ₹2,500 per year (₹2,400 in most states implementing it). Not all states levy professional tax.
States with Professional Tax: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, Sikkim, and Tripura.
States without Professional Tax: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, and others. The good news is that professional tax paid is deductible from your income tax under Section 16(iii).
Yes, performance bonuses, joining bonuses, retention bonuses, and variable pay components are typically included in your CTC. However, they may not be paid monthly. Bonuses are usually paid quarterly, half-yearly, or annually based on company policy and your performance.
When calculating monthly in-hand salary, bonuses are generally excluded from gross monthly salary since they're paid separately. Some calculators show "gross salary" which is CTC minus non-monthly components like bonuses. Variable pay and performance incentives may be subject to different tax treatments and are fully taxable as salary income.
Our basic salary calculator shows pre-TDS salary breakdown. Income tax (TDS - Tax Deducted at Source) depends on your total annual income, tax regime chosen (old vs new), and investments made under Section 80C, 80D, HRA exemption, and other deductions.
Old Tax Regime: Allows deductions like ₹1.5 lakh under 80C, HRA exemption, standard deduction of ₹50,000, and more.
New Tax Regime (2024-25): Lower tax rates but no deductions except standard deduction of ₹50,000. Income up to ₹7 lakhs is tax-free. For detailed income tax calculation, use our dedicated Income Tax Calculator.
HRA is a component of salary meant to cover rental accommodation expenses. HRA is partially exempt from income tax if you live in rented accommodation. The exemption is calculated as the minimum of:
- Actual HRA received from employer
- 50% of basic salary (metro cities) or 40% (non-metro)
- Actual rent paid minus 10% of basic salary
For example, if your basic salary is ₹40,000/month, HRA is ₹20,000, and rent paid is ₹15,000/month in Mumbai (metro), your HRA exemption would be the minimum of: ₹20,000 (actual HRA), ₹20,000 (50% of ₹40,000), or ₹11,000 (₹15,000 - ₹4,000). So ₹11,000/month HRA is tax-exempt.
Not necessarily. A higher CTC doesn't always mean higher take-home salary. Companies can structure CTC differently:
Company A: ₹12 LPA CTC with ₹9 lakh gross salary, ₹2 lakh employer PF/gratuity, ₹1 lakh bonus. Monthly take-home: ~₹70,000.
Company B: ₹10 LPA CTC with ₹8.5 lakh gross salary, ₹1 lakh employer PF/gratuity, ₹0.5 lakh bonus. Monthly take-home: ~₹68,000.
While Company A has higher CTC, the actual difference in take-home is minimal. Always compare in-hand salary, work-life balance, growth opportunities, job security, and other factors beyond just CTC figures.
No, EPF contribution is mandatory if your basic salary is ₹15,000 or less. If your basic salary exceeds ₹15,000, EPF contribution is technically voluntary, but most companies make it mandatory as per their policy.
Some employees prefer higher take-home by opting out of voluntary PF when basic exceeds ₹15,000, but this means losing employer's 12% contribution (which is essentially free money), tax benefits under Section 80C, and the secure 8%+ interest rate on PF balance. It's generally advisable to continue EPF for long-term retirement savings.
Our salary calculator provides highly accurate estimates of your in-hand salary based on standard Indian payroll practices and current statutory rates. However, actual take-home may vary slightly based on:
- Your company's specific salary structure and policies
- State-specific professional tax rates
- Income tax deductions (TDS) based on your investments and chosen tax regime
- Additional deductions like loan EMIs, insurance premiums, or voluntary contributions
- Perquisites, reimbursements, and benefits in kind
The calculator is updated regularly to reflect FY 2024-25 regulations. For the most precise calculation, consult your HR department or payroll team who can provide your exact salary structure.
When discussing compensation during interviews, ask for detailed breakdown rather than just CTC:
- Fixed vs Variable: How much is guaranteed monthly vs performance-based?
- Salary Structure: Basic, HRA, special allowances percentages
- Bonus/Incentives: Frequency, calculation method, payout conditions
- Benefits: Health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, stock options
- Deductions: Standard deductions and company-specific deductions
- Increments: Annual raise policy and promotion cycle
- Joining Bonus: One-time payments and their conditions
Request a sample salary slip or breakdown sheet. Use this calculator to estimate your actual take-home before accepting the offer.