₹15 LPA CTC - In-Hand Salary Breakup
Estimated monthly take-home under new tax regime. Adjust your exact salary structure below.
Monthly Take-Home
₹1,10,820
Annual Take-Home
₹13,29,840
Monthly TDS
₹7,375
Monthly PF
₹1,800
Monthly Salary Breakup - ₹15 LPA CTC
| Component | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | ||
| Basic Salary | ₹62,500 | ₹7,50,000 |
| HRA | ₹31,250 | ₹3,75,000 |
| Special Allowance / Other | ₹26,445 | ₹3,17,340 |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹1,20,195 | ₹14,42,340 |
| Deductions | ||
| Employee PF (12% of basic) | - ₹1,800 | - ₹21,600 |
| Professional Tax | - ₹200 | - ₹2,400 |
| Income Tax (TDS - new regime) | - ₹7,375 | - ₹88,500 |
| Total Deductions | - ₹9,375 | - ₹1,12,500 |
| In-Hand (Take-Home) Salary | ₹1,10,820 | ₹13,29,840 |
Estimates assume: basic = 50% of CTC, HRA = 50% of basic (metro), new tax regime, employee PF capped at ₹1,800/month, professional tax ₹200/month. Use the calculator below for exact figures.
Enter your exact CTC and salary structure
Monthly Take Home
₹98,000
Annual Take Home
₹11.76 L
Annual Gross Salary
₹12 L
Monthly Salary Components
Annual Deductions
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Monthly gross composition
Take-home vs deductions (of gross)
HRA = 50% of basic (metro). Enter Employer PF and Gratuity only if they are part of your CTC breakup.
Recommended max EMI at this take-home: ₹39,200 /month (40% rule).
How ₹15 LPA CTC becomes ₹1,10,820/month in hand
Your ₹15 LPA Cost to Company is first reduced by the employer-borne items that never reach your bank account — employer PF (₹21,600/yr) and the gratuity provision (₹36,058/yr) — to arrive at a gross salary of ₹1,20,195/month. Gross is split into basic, HRA and other allowances, then three statutory deductions (employee PF, professional tax and income tax) are taken out to give your net in-hand pay. The full split (basic = 50% of CTC, metro HRA, new tax regime) is below.
| Component | Monthly | Annual | % of CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| From CTC to gross salary | |||
| Cost to Company (CTC) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹15,00,000 | 100.0% |
| Less: Employer PF contribution | - ₹1,800 | - ₹21,600 | 1.4% |
| Less: Gratuity provision | - ₹3,005 | - ₹36,058 | 2.4% |
| Gross Salary | ₹1,20,195 | ₹14,42,342 | 96.2% |
| Gross salary composition | |||
| Basic Salary | ₹62,500 | ₹7,50,000 | 50.0% |
| HRA | ₹31,250 | ₹3,75,000 | 25.0% |
| Special / Other Allowance | ₹26,445 | ₹3,17,340 | 21.2% |
| Statutory deductions from gross | |||
| Employee PF (12% of basic) | - ₹1,800 | - ₹21,600 | 1.4% |
| Professional Tax | - ₹200 | - ₹2,400 | 0.2% |
| Income Tax (TDS, new regime) | - ₹7,375 | - ₹88,505 | 5.9% |
| Net In-Hand Salary | ₹1,10,820 | ₹13,29,837 | 88.7% |
Employer PF is restricted to the ₹15,000 statutory wage ceiling (₹1,800/month) and gratuity is provisioned at ≈4.81% of basic — the same assumptions the calculator uses. Enter your exact structure above for a personalised figure.
Your monthly in-hand — and what reduces it
Monthly in-hand
₹1,10,820
≈ 92% of your ₹1,20,195 gross
Employee PF
- ₹1,800
12% of basic — your own EPF savings
Professional Tax
- ₹200
state levy, ₹2,400/yr here
Income Tax (TDS)
- ₹7,375
new regime, spread monthly
From a gross of ₹1,20,195/month, ₹9,375 is deducted every month (₹1,800 employee PF + ₹200 professional tax + ₹7,375 income tax), leaving ₹1,10,820 in hand. The ₹1,800 PF is not truly lost — it is your own money building up in your EPF account, matched by an equal employer contribution.
New vs old tax regime at ₹15 LPA CTC
| Tax regime | Income tax / yr | Monthly in-hand | Annual in-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| New regime (better here) | ₹88,505 | ₹1,10,820 | ₹13,29,837 |
| Old regime | ₹2,31,923 | ₹98,868 | ₹11,86,419 |
At ₹15 LPA CTC the new regime gives about ₹11,952/month more in hand when you have no major deductions to claim. The old-regime figure here assumes only the standard deduction, EPF and professional tax — it can overtake the new regime if you claim significant HRA exemption, ₹1.5L of 80C, home-loan interest or 80D premiums.
Salary structure matters too: if your employer sets basic at 40% of CTC instead of 50%, your new-regime in-hand shifts to about ₹1,11,327/month (vs ₹1,10,820 at 50%). A lower basic slightly trims the PF and gratuity carved out of CTC, but a higher basic lets you claim a larger HRA exemption under the old regime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary for ₹15 LPA CTC per month?▾
For ₹15 LPA CTC, the approximate monthly in-hand (take-home) salary is ₹1,10,820 under the new tax regime — about ₹13,29,837 a year. This assumes basic at 50% of CTC, metro HRA (50% of basic), employee PF of ₹1,800/month, professional tax of ₹200/month and income tax (TDS) of ₹7,375/month. Your actual figure varies with your exact salary structure and declared deductions.
How is the salary breakup calculated for ₹15 LPA CTC?▾
Starting from ₹15 LPA CTC, the employer PF (₹21,600/yr) and gratuity provision (₹36,058/yr) are removed to give a gross salary of ₹14,42,342/yr (₹1,20,195/month). Gross is split into basic (₹62,500/month, 50% of CTC), HRA (₹31,250/month, 50% of basic) and special allowance (₹26,445/month). Employee PF is 12% of basic, capped at ₹1,800/month on the ₹15,000 statutory wage ceiling.
How much income tax will I pay on ₹15 LPA CTC?▾
Under the new tax regime, the estimated income tax on ₹15 LPA CTC is about ₹88,505 per year (₹7,375/month as TDS), after the ₹75,000 standard deduction and 4% health & education cess. Taxable income up to ₹12 lakh is effectively tax-free thanks to the Section 87A rebate of ₹60,000, so lower CTC packages often pay zero income tax.
Is the new or old tax regime better for ₹15 LPA CTC?▾
At ₹15 LPA CTC with no major deductions declared, the new regime leaves about ₹11,952/month more in hand — ₹1,10,820 under the new regime vs ₹98,868 under the old regime. The old regime can pull ahead if you claim a large HRA exemption, the full ₹1.5 lakh under Section 80C, home-loan interest under Section 24(b), or 80D health-insurance premiums.
What is the difference between ₹15 LPA CTC and in-hand salary?▾
₹15 LPA CTC (Cost to Company) includes employer-borne costs you never receive as cash — the employer PF contribution (₹21,600/yr) and the gratuity provision (₹36,058/yr). Removing these gives a gross salary of ₹1,20,195/month. After employee PF, professional tax and income tax, your net in-hand salary is ₹1,10,820/month — roughly 92% of gross.
How much professional tax is deducted at ₹15 LPA CTC?▾
Professional tax here is taken as ₹200/month (₹2,400/year), the common figure in states such as Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is a state-government levy capped at ₹2,500 per year nationwide, so it does not scale up with a higher CTC. States like Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh levy no professional tax at all, which would raise your in-hand slightly.
Am I eligible for gratuity at ₹15 LPA CTC?▾
At ₹15 LPA CTC, about ₹36,058/year (≈4.81% of basic) is set aside as a gratuity provision within your CTC. However, gratuity is only payable after 5 years of continuous service with the same employer. It is calculated as (Basic + DA) × 15 × years of service ÷ 26, and is tax-free up to ₹20,00,000. If you leave before 5 years, this amount is generally not paid out.
How can I increase my take-home from ₹15 LPA CTC?▾
The biggest lever is choosing the right tax regime — at ₹15 LPA CTC the new regime is currently better by about ₹11,952/month. Under the old regime, claiming HRA, 80C, 80D and home-loan interest lowers tax; under the new regime the low, wide slabs do the work instead. Remember the ₹1,800/month employee PF is not a loss — it is your own savings, matched by an equal employer contribution.