Income Tax on ₹15 Lakh Salary (FY $2026-27)
New vs old regime comparison with deductions. Adjust inputs for your exact situation.
New Regime Tax
₹97,500
6.5% effective rate
Old Regime Tax
₹1,63,800
10.92% effective rate
New Regime Saves
₹66,300
vs other regime
Monthly TDS
₹8,125
new regime
New Regime Tax Calculation (FY $2026-27)
| Gross Annual Income | ₹15,00,000 |
| Less: Standard Deduction | - ₹75,000 |
| Taxable Income | ₹14,25,000 |
| Tax on Slab | ₹93,750 |
| Tax After Rebate | ₹93,750 |
| Health & Education Cess (4%) | ₹3,750 |
| Total Tax Payable | ₹97,500 |
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Total Tax
₹0
Monthly Tax
₹0
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
💡 New Regime saves you ₹86,840 in taxes
Old Regime Tax
₹86,840
New Regime Tax
₹0
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Compare Regimes →Tax Slab Breakdown
| Income Range | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| ₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | 5% | ₹20,000 |
| ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 | 10% | ₹32,500 |
Income Tax on ₹15 Lakh Salary - Key Facts
On ₹15 Lakh gross annual salary in FY $2026-27, your income tax under the new regime is ₹97,500 (6.5% effective rate). After the ₹75,000 standard deduction, your taxable income is ₹14,25,000.
Under the old regime (with 80C, HRA, and other deductions), tax is approximately ₹1,63,800. The new regime saves ₹66,300 for most people at this income level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much income tax do I pay on ₹15 Lakh salary in FY 2026-27?▾
On ₹15 Lakh gross annual income under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), your income tax is ₹97,500 after standard deduction of ₹75,000 and 4% cess. Your effective tax rate is 6.5%. Under the old regime with standard deductions (80C, HRA), the tax would be approximately ₹1,63,800.
Is the new tax regime or old regime better for ₹15 Lakh salary?▾
The new regime saves approximately ₹66,300 compared to the old regime (with standard deductions). The new regime is better for most people at ₹15 Lakh income unless you have very high deductions from HRA, home loan interest, NPS, and 80C combined exceeding ₹388000 annually.
What is the monthly take-home salary for ₹15 Lakh CTC?▾
With ₹15 Lakh CTC, your monthly take-home depends on your salary structure. Typically: Employer PF (~₹5,000 employer contribution excluded from gross) + Employee PF 12% of basic (~₹5,000/month) + Income Tax (₹8,125/month TDS under new regime) are deducted. Use the Salary Calculator for exact take-home calculation.