Income Tax on ₹18 Lakh Salary (FY $2026-27)
New vs old regime comparison with deductions. Adjust inputs for your exact situation.
New Regime Tax
₹1,50,800
8.38% effective rate
Old Regime Tax
₹2,48,040
13.78% effective rate
New Regime Saves
₹97,240
vs other regime
Monthly TDS
₹12,567
new regime
New Regime Tax Calculation (FY $2026-27)
| Gross Annual Income | ₹18,00,000 |
| Less: Standard Deduction | - ₹75,000 |
| Taxable Income | ₹17,25,000 |
| Tax on Slab | ₹1,45,000 |
| Tax After Rebate | ₹1,45,000 |
| Health & Education Cess (4%) | ₹5,800 |
| Total Tax Payable | ₹1,50,800 |
Enter your exact income and deductions
Allowed in both Old and New regime. Capped at 10% of basic+DA (private sector). Max ₹5L shown.
Zero tax payable under New Regime
After ₹75,000 standard deduction, taxable income is ₹11.25 L. Section 87A rebate of up to ₹60,000 wipes out all tax on income up to ₹12 L taxable (effective gross ≤ ₹12.75 L).
Total Tax (Annual)
₹0
₹0/month
Take-Home (Annual)
₹12 L
₹1 L/month
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
on gross income
Marginal Tax Rate
10%
incl. 4% cess
Income Breakdown
New Regime saves you ₹86,840 in taxes
Old Regime
₹86,840
Taxable: ₹8.55 L
New Regime (2026-27)
₹0
Taxable: ₹11.25 L
To make Old Regime competitive, you would need approx. ₹4.18 L more in eligible deductions (80C, HRA, 80D etc.) on top of your current inputs.
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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 + 4% Cess | ₹0 | |
Income Tax on ₹18 Lakh Salary - Key Facts
On ₹18 Lakh gross annual salary in FY $2026-27, your income tax under the new regime is ₹1,50,800 (8.38% effective rate). After the ₹75,000 standard deduction, your taxable income is ₹17,25,000.
Under the old regime (with 80C, HRA, and other deductions), tax is approximately ₹2,48,040. The new regime saves ₹97,240 for most people at this income level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much income tax do I pay on ₹18 Lakh salary in FY 2026-27?▾
On ₹18 Lakh gross annual income under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), your income tax is ₹1,50,800 after standard deduction of ₹75,000 and 4% cess. Your effective tax rate is 8.38%. Under the old regime with standard deductions (80C, HRA), the tax would be approximately ₹2,48,040.
Is the new tax regime or old regime better for ₹18 Lakh salary?▾
The new regime saves approximately ₹97,240 compared to the old regime (with standard deductions). The new regime is better for most people at ₹18 Lakh income unless you have very high deductions from HRA, home loan interest, NPS, and 80C combined exceeding ₹491000 annually.
What is the monthly take-home salary for ₹18 Lakh CTC?▾
With ₹18 Lakh CTC, your monthly take-home depends on your salary structure. Typically: Employer PF (~₹6,000 employer contribution excluded from gross) + Employee PF 12% of basic (~₹6,000/month) + Income Tax (₹12,567/month TDS under new regime) are deducted. Use the Salary Calculator for exact take-home calculation.