Updated 2026-07-08

18 LPA In-Hand Salary Breakdown

A ₹18 Lakh CTC works out to about ₹1.24 L per month in hand under the FY 2026-27 new tax regime, using a 40% basic salary and uncapped PF. Adjust the prefilled calculator for your offer structure.

Annual CTC

₹18.00 L

Monthly CTC

₹1.50 L

Monthly In-Hand

₹1.24 L

Annual Income Tax

₹1.33 L

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Monthly In-Hand Salary

₹1.24 L

Annual Take-Home

₹14.92 L

Monthly CTC

₹1.50 L

Real In-Hand Salary (after tax & EPF)

₹1.24 L

Your gross CTC of ₹18.00 L/year (₹1.50 L/month) is reduced to a real take-home of ₹1.24 L/month after accounting for monthly income tax of ₹11,069 and employee EPF of ₹7,200.

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In-hand salary₹1.24 L
Rent + EMIs + living costs−₹15,000
Investable surplus₹1.09 L

Monthly Breakdown

Basic Salary₹60,000
HRA₹30,000
Special Allowance₹52,800
Gross Salary₹1.43 L

Monthly Deductions

Employee EPF−₹7,200
Professional Tax−₹200
Income Tax (New Regime)−₹11,069
Total Deductions−₹18,469

Employer EPF: ₹7,200/month is part of your CTC but doesn't appear in your payslip as take-home. It goes directly to your PF account.

₹18 Lakh CTC Monthly Salary Breakdown

The annual package equals ₹1.50 L monthly CTC, but CTC is not bank credit. With employer PF included, gross monthly salary is ₹1.43 L. After employee PF of ₹7,200, professional tax of ₹200, and estimated income tax of ₹11,069, take-home is about ₹1.24 L.

Assumptions Behind This Estimate

  • 40% of CTC is basic salary and HRA is 50% of basic.
  • No variable bonus; employer EPF is included in CTC and PF is calculated on full basic.
  • FY 2026-27 new tax regime with the standard deduction.
  • ₹200 monthly professional tax; payroll policies and state rules can differ.

What Changes Your Actual In-Hand Salary?

A lower PF contribution raises current take-home but reduces retirement savings. Variable pay lowers regular monthly credit because part of CTC is paid later. The old regime may produce a different result when you have substantial HRA, 80C, 80D, NPS, or home-loan deductions. Change those inputs above instead of treating this estimate as a payslip guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the monthly in-hand salary for ₹18 Lakh CTC?
Under the FY 2026-27 new tax regime and the assumptions shown, estimated monthly in-hand salary is ₹1.24 L. Your actual amount changes with salary structure, bonus, PF policy, professional tax, and payroll deductions.
How much income tax is deducted from ₹18 Lakh CTC?
Estimated income tax is ₹1.33 L per year, or ₹11,069 per month, under the new regime. This estimate excludes special-rate income and employer-specific benefits.
Why is ₹18 Lakh CTC not ₹1.50 L in hand each month?
Monthly CTC includes employer EPF and is reduced by employee EPF, professional tax, and income tax. Under these assumptions, about 83% of annual CTC becomes take-home pay.
Can I calculate a different structure for ₹18 Lakh CTC?
Yes. Use the prefilled calculator on this page to change bonus, basic salary, HRA, rent, city type, EPF policy, deductions, or tax regime.
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Written by Amir Khan, a contributor to RupeeReality: free financial calculators for Indian investors. All calculations use standard financial formulas cross-referenced against established platforms. Numbers updated for FY 2026-27. Not financial advice.