worldofcalcs18 LPA In-Hand Salary (FY 2026-27)
A CTC of ₹18 lakh (₹1,50,000 a month) gives an in-hand salary of about ₹1,18,126 a month under the new tax regime and ₹1,05,741 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 ₹1,48,623 more a year. Take-home for the year: ₹14,17,511.
Monthly salary slip
| Per month | New regime | Old regime |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | ₹1,37,393 | ₹1,37,393 |
| Your PF contribution | -₹9,000 | -₹9,000 |
| Professional tax | -₹208 | -₹208 |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹10,058 | -₹22,443 |
| In-hand salary | ₹1,18,126 | ₹1,05,741 |
CTC breakup
| Component | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic + DA | ₹9,00,000 | ₹75,000 |
| HRA (40% of basic) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Special allowance | ₹3,88,710 | ₹32,393 |
| Employer PF | ₹1,08,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) | ₹43,290 | ₹3,608 |
| CTC | ₹18,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
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 | ₹1,18,126 |
| Basic 50% of CTC, PF capped at ₹25,000 basic | ₹1,28,992 |
| Basic 40% of CTC, PF on full basic | ₹1,22,037 |
| Basic 40% of CTC, PF capped at ₹25,000 basic | ₹1,29,563 |
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 ₹1,20,699 a year and the old regime ₹2,69,322 with only PF under 80C. For the old regime to come out ahead, you would need about ₹4,76,355 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 LPA | ₹1,00,299 | ₹91,018 |
| 16 LPA | ₹1,06,242 | ₹95,926 |
| 18 LPA | ₹1,18,126 | ₹1,05,741 |
| 20 LPA | ₹1,29,330 | ₹1,15,556 |
| 22 LPA | ₹1,40,421 | ₹1,25,370 |
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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.