Monthly take-home pay, CTC breakup and income tax for a ₹15,00,000 package.
With a CTC of ₹15,00,000 (15 LPA), your estimated in-hand salary is ₹1,00,308 per month (₹12,03,693 a year) under the new tax regime, assuming basic pay is 50% of CTC and full PF.
| Component | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|
| Cost to company (CTC) | ₹15,00,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Employer PF (12% of basic) | − ₹90,000 | − ₹7,500 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) | − ₹36,075 | − ₹3,006 |
| Gross salary | ₹13,73,925 | ₹1,14,494 |
| Employee PF | − ₹90,000 | − ₹7,500 |
| Professional tax | − ₹2,400 | − ₹200 |
| Income tax (new regime) | − ₹77,832 | − ₹6,486 |
| In-hand salary | ₹12,03,693 | ₹1,00,308 |
How your salary structure changes the in-hand amount
| Salary structure | Monthly in-hand |
|---|
| Basic 50% of CTC, full PF (12% of basic) | ₹1,00,308 |
| Basic 50% of CTC, PF capped at ₹1,800/month | ₹1,10,819 |
| Basic 40% of CTC, full PF | ₹1,03,581 |
A higher basic salary means more goes into PF (your savings) and less comes home each month. If your employer caps PF at the statutory wage limit of ₹15,000, your monthly take-home rises.
Income tax on 15 LPA
Your taxable salary under the new regime is ₹12,98,925 after the ₹75,000 standard deduction. Your estimated tax including 4% cess is ₹77,832 a year, or about ₹6,486 a month deducted as TDS. See the full comparison with the old regime on income tax by salary.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary for 15 LPA?
For a CTC of ₹15,00,000, the in-hand salary is about ₹1,00,308 per month under the new tax regime, assuming basic is 50% of CTC with full PF and gratuity included in CTC.
How much tax will I pay on a 15 LPA salary?
About ₹77,832 a year (₹6,486 a month) under the new regime, including 4% cess.
Why is in-hand salary less than CTC?
CTC includes employer PF and gratuity that you don't receive monthly. Employee PF, professional tax and income tax are also deducted from your gross salary.