Updated June 2026

Income Tax on ₹10 Lakh Salary

Old vs New regime comparison for FY 2026-27 with slab-wise breakdown and monthly take-home.

Gross Income

₹10.00 L

Recommended

New Regime

Tax Savings

₹45,240

Monthly Take-Home

₹83,333

New Regime

Recommended
Total Tax ₹0
Effective Rate 0.0%
Monthly Take-Home ₹83,333

✓ Section 87A rebate: zero tax

Slab Breakdown

Slab Rate Tax
₹0.0L - ₹4.0L 0% ₹0
₹4.0L - ₹8.0L 5% ₹20,000
₹8.0L - ₹12.0L 10% ₹12,500

Old Regime

Total Tax ₹45,240
Effective Rate 4.5%
Monthly Take-Home ₹79,563

Assumed Deductions

Section 80C (EPF + ELSS) ₹1.20 L
Section 80D (Health Insurance) ₹25,000
HRA Exemption ₹1.50 L

Slab Breakdown

Slab Rate Tax
₹0.0L - ₹2.5L 0% ₹0
₹2.5L - ₹5.0L 5% ₹12,500
₹5.0L - ₹10.0L 20% ₹31,000

✓ New Regime Recommended: Save ₹45,240/year

New regime gives zero tax (87A rebate covers full amount). Old regime needs ₹2.5L+ deductions. Most salaried employees should pick new regime.

Understanding Income Tax at ₹10 Lakh Salary

At a gross annual salary of ₹10.00 L, your tax liability depends on which regime you choose and the deductions you can claim. Under the new regime, Section 87A rebate completely eliminates your tax, giving you a monthly take-home of ₹83,333.

Key Points for ₹10 Lakh Salary Earners

  • Standard deduction: ₹75,000 (new) or ₹50,000 (old): automatically applied
  • Section 87A rebate makes tax zero under new regime at this income
  • New regime is simpler: no investment proofs or paperwork needed
  • 4% Health & Education Cess applies on top of computed tax

How to Calculate Manually

  1. Start with gross salary: ₹10.00 L
  2. Subtract standard deduction (₹75K new / ₹50K old) + other deductions (old only)
  3. Apply progressive tax slabs to taxable income
  4. Check if Section 87A rebate applies (taxable ≤ ₹12L new / ₹5L old)
  5. Add 4% cess on final tax amount

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I pay on ₹10 Lakh Salary income?
Under the new regime, tax is ₹0 (Section 87A rebate applies). Under old regime with typical deductions, tax is ₹45,240.
Which regime is better for ₹10 Lakh Salary salary?
New regime gives zero tax (87A rebate covers full amount). Old regime needs ₹2.5L+ deductions. Most salaried employees should pick new regime.
What is my monthly take-home on ₹10 Lakh Salary?
Under new regime (recommended): ₹83,333/month after tax.
Does Section 87A rebate apply at ₹10 Lakh Salary?
Yes, under the new regime your taxable income is within ₹12 lakh limit, so the entire tax is waived via Section 87A rebate.