Monthly take-home pay, CTC breakup and income tax for a ₹18,00,000 package.
With a CTC of ₹18,00,000 (18 LPA), your estimated in-hand salary is ₹1,18,134 per month (₹14,17,611 a year) under the new tax regime, assuming basic pay is 50% of CTC and full PF.
Income tax / year
₹1,20,699
| Component | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|
| Cost to company (CTC) | ₹18,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Employer PF (12% of basic) | − ₹1,08,000 | − ₹9,000 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) | − ₹43,290 | − ₹3,608 |
| Gross salary | ₹16,48,710 | ₹1,37,393 |
| Employee PF | − ₹1,08,000 | − ₹9,000 |
| Professional tax | − ₹2,400 | − ₹200 |
| Income tax (new regime) | − ₹1,20,699 | − ₹10,058 |
| In-hand salary | ₹14,17,611 | ₹1,18,134 |
How your salary structure changes the in-hand amount
| Salary structure | Monthly in-hand |
|---|
| Basic 50% of CTC, full PF (12% of basic) | ₹1,18,134 |
| Basic 50% of CTC, PF capped at ₹1,800/month | ₹1,31,151 |
| Basic 40% of CTC, full PF | ₹1,22,045 |
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 18 LPA
Your taxable salary under the new regime is ₹15,73,710 after the ₹75,000 standard deduction. Your estimated tax including 4% cess is ₹1,20,699 a year, or about ₹10,058 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 18 LPA?
For a CTC of ₹18,00,000, the in-hand salary is about ₹1,18,134 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 18 LPA salary?
About ₹1,20,699 a year (₹10,058 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.