worldofcalcs15 LPA In-Hand Salary (FY 2026-27)
A CTC of ₹15 lakh (₹1,25,000 a month) gives an in-hand salary of about ₹1,00,299 a month under the new tax regime and ₹91,018 under the old regime, with a typical structure: basic at 50% of CTC, PF of 12% on the full basic, gratuity included in the CTC and ₹2,500 a year of professional tax.
The new regime leaves you ₹1,11,372 more a year. Take-home for the year: ₹12,03,593.
Monthly salary slip
| Per month | New regime | Old regime |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | ₹1,14,494 | ₹1,14,494 |
| Your PF contribution | -₹7,500 | -₹7,500 |
| Professional tax | -₹208 | -₹208 |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,486 | -₹15,767 |
| In-hand salary | ₹1,00,299 | ₹91,018 |
CTC breakup
| Component | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic + DA | ₹7,50,000 | ₹62,500 |
| HRA (40% of basic) | ₹3,00,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Special allowance | ₹3,23,925 | ₹26,994 |
| Employer PF | ₹90,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) | ₹36,075 | ₹3,006 |
| CTC | ₹15,00,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
Employer PF and gratuity are part of the CTC but aren't paid to you each month: PF goes into your EPF account, and gratuity is paid when you leave after five years.
How your salary structure changes take-home pay
| Structure | In-hand a month (new regime) |
|---|---|
| Basic 50% of CTC, PF on full basic | ₹1,00,299 |
| Basic 50% of CTC, PF capped at ₹25,000 basic | ₹1,08,597 |
| Basic 40% of CTC, PF on full basic | ₹1,03,573 |
| Basic 40% of CTC, PF capped at ₹25,000 basic | ₹1,09,105 |
Since 17 September 2026 the EPF wage ceiling is ₹25,000 a month. Employers who cap PF deduct at most ₹3,000 a month, which raises in-hand pay but puts less into your EPF. Under the labour codes, basic pay plus DA must be at least half of your pay, so structures with a low basic are being phased out.
New or old tax regime?
The new regime charges ₹77,832 a year and the old regime ₹1,89,205 with only PF under 80C. For the old regime to come out ahead, you would need about ₹4,19,732 of deductions on top of your PF and professional tax, such as HRA, other 80C investments, health insurance and home loan interest.
Nearby salaries
| CTC | In-hand a month (new) | In-hand a month (old) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 LPA | ₹92,520 | ₹81,203 |
| 14 LPA | ₹99,017 | ₹86,111 |
| 15 LPA | ₹1,00,299 | ₹91,018 |
| 16 LPA | ₹1,06,242 | ₹95,926 |
| 18 LPA | ₹1,18,126 | ₹1,05,741 |
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Also see: Income Tax Calculator · HRA Exemption Calculator · EPF Calculator · CTC vs in-hand salary guide
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Estimates for tax year 2026-27 for a resident under 60 with no other income and no variable pay. Your payslip depends on your employer's structure, your state's professional tax and the deductions you declare.