Updated June 2026

Income Tax on ₹30 Lakh Salary

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

Gross Income

₹30.00 L

Recommended

New Regime

Tax Savings

₹54,600

Monthly Take-Home

₹2.10 L

New Regime

Recommended
Total Tax ₹4.76 L
Effective Rate 15.9%
Monthly Take-Home ₹2.10 L

Slab Breakdown

Slab Rate Tax
₹0.0L - ₹4.0L 0% ₹0
₹4.0L - ₹8.0L 5% ₹20,000
₹8.0L - ₹12.0L 10% ₹40,000
₹12.0L - ₹16.0L 15% ₹60,000
₹16.0L - ₹20.0L 20% ₹80,000
₹20.0L - ₹24.0L 25% ₹1.00 L
Above ₹24.0L 30% ₹1.58 L

Old Regime

Total Tax ₹5.30 L
Effective Rate 17.7%
Monthly Take-Home ₹2.06 L

Assumed Deductions

Section 80C (EPF + ELSS) ₹1.50 L
Section 80D (Health Insurance) ₹25,000
80CCD(1B) NPS ₹50,000
HRA Exemption ₹2.00 L
Section 24 (Home Loan Interest) ₹2.00 L

Slab Breakdown

Slab Rate Tax
₹0.0L - ₹2.5L 0% ₹0
₹2.5L - ₹5.0L 5% ₹12,500
₹5.0L - ₹10.0L 20% ₹1.00 L
Above ₹10.0L 30% ₹3.98 L

✓ New Regime Recommended: Save ₹54,600/year

New regime wins for most: its top 30% slab starts at ₹24L with lower rates below. Old regime only competes with ₹6L+ in deductions (maxed 80C + NPS + HRA + home loan). New regime is simpler.

Understanding Income Tax at ₹30 Lakh Salary

At a gross annual salary of ₹30.00 L, your tax liability depends on which regime you choose and the deductions you can claim. Under the new regime, your effective tax rate is 15.9%, giving you a monthly take-home of ₹2.10 L.

Key Points for ₹30 Lakh Salary Earners

  • Standard deduction: ₹75,000 (new) or ₹50,000 (old): automatically applied
  • No 87A rebate under new regime: taxable income exceeds ₹12 lakh threshold
  • 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: ₹30.00 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 ₹30 Lakh Salary income?
Under the new regime, tax is ₹4.76 L. Under old regime with typical deductions, tax is ₹5.30 L.
Which regime is better for ₹30 Lakh Salary salary?
New regime wins for most: its top 30% slab starts at ₹24L with lower rates below. Old regime only competes with ₹6L+ in deductions (maxed 80C + NPS + HRA + home loan). New regime is simpler.
What is my monthly take-home on ₹30 Lakh Salary?
Under new regime (recommended): ₹2.10 L/month after tax.
Does Section 87A rebate apply at ₹30 Lakh Salary?
No, at this income level your taxable income exceeds ₹12 lakh (new) / ₹5 lakh (old), so Section 87A rebate does not apply.