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Calculate CTC, gross salary, deductions, tax and estimated take-home salary online. Compare salary components, convert pay frequency and download your salary report.

Salary Parameters
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Cost to Company before deductions
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₹3 Lakh ₹15 Lakh ₹30 Lakh ₹50 Lakh+
Presets
₹75k / 87A

New: ₹75k std. deduction. Old: HRA, 80C, 80D & NPS.

Estimated Monthly Take-Home Pay
₹0 / month
Annual Take-Home ₹0 / yr
Take-Home Efficiency 0% of CTC
Gross Salary ₹0
Deductions ₹0
Income Tax ₹0
Employer ₹0
CTC / Gross split New Regime
Take-Home: 75%
Tax: 10%
EPF: 8%
Employer: 7%

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Estimated income tax & take-home: Actual tax liability and monthly payroll credits may differ based on your complete annual income, employer payroll treatment, flexible benefits, state professional taxes, and final income tax returns.

Itemized Salary & CTC Component Breakdown

Salary & Compensation Guide

How Salary, CTC, Deductions and Take-Home Pay Work

Cost to Company (CTC) is not the cash deposited into your bank account. Understanding how basic salary, allowances, statutory EPF, professional tax, and income tax interact empowers you to evaluate job offers and optimize your monthly budget.

1. Cost to Company (CTC)

The cumulative cost incurred by an employer for your employment. It includes gross cash pay plus non-cash benefits: 12% Employer EPF, statutory Gratuity provision (4.81% of Basic), group health insurance, and variable annual bonuses.

2. Gross Salary

The total monetary compensation earned by the employee before personal payroll deductions. Gross Salary = Basic Salary + House Rent Allowance (HRA) + Special Allowance + Other Direct Allowances + Fixed Cash Components.

3. Net Take-Home Pay

The actual liquid cash credited to your bank account every month. Take-Home = Gross Salary − Employee EPF (12%) − Professional Tax (PT) − Estimated Income Tax TDS − Other Payroll Withholdings.

Worked Example: ₹12 Lakh Annual CTC (New Tax Regime)

Assumes Basic Salary = 40% (₹4,80,000/yr), Employer EPF = 12% of Basic (₹57,600/yr), Gratuity provision included:

Annual CTC ₹12,00,000
Employer Benefits ₹80,688 / yr
Gross Annual Pay ₹11,19,312
Est. Income Tax (TDS) ₹0 (87A Rebate)
• Gross Cash Salary: ₹12,00,000 − ₹57,600 (Employer EPF) − ₹23,088 (Gratuity) = ₹11,19,312 / year
• Taxable Income: ₹11,19,312 − ₹75,000 (Standard Deduction) = ₹10,44,312 (Tax is ₹0 after Section 87A rebate for taxable income ≤ ₹12 Lakh)
• Employee Deductions: Employee EPF (₹57,600) + State Professional Tax (₹2,500) = ₹60,100 / year
• Net Monthly Take-Home: (₹11,19,312 − ₹60,100 − ₹0) / 12 = ₹88,268 / month

Core Mathematical Formulas

Cost to Company (CTC) Formula CTC = Gross Salary + Employer EPF + Gratuity + Non-Cash Perks
Monthly Take-Home Formula Take-Home = (Gross Salary − Employee EPF − PT − Income Tax TDS) / 12
Hourly to Annual Wage Conversion Annual Equivalent = Hourly Rate × Hours/Week × 52 Weeks
HRA Exemption (Old Regime Rule) Min(Actual HRA, Rent Paid − 10% Basic, 50%/40% of Basic)
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Complete Salary & CTC Breakdown Guide

01

CTC vs. Gross Salary vs. Net Take-Home Pay

Cost to Company (CTC) represents the total cost an employer incurs per year to employ you. Gross salary is your total compensation before tax and employee deductions, excluding non-cash benefits or employer EPF contributions. Net take-home pay is the exact liquid cash deposited into your bank account after TDS, Employee EPF (12%), and Professional Tax (PT).

02

Understanding Key Indian Salary Components

Indian CTC structures typically comprise Basic Salary (usually 40%–50% of CTC), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, and Performance Bonuses. Structuring Basic Salary optimally helps maximize HRA tax exemptions while fulfilling statutory EPF mandates.

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Impact of Tax Regimes on Take-Home Salary (FY 2025-26)

Under the New Tax Regime (default), taxpayers receive a standard deduction of ₹75,000 and zero tax rebate under Section 87A up to ₹12 Lakh net taxable income. The Old Tax Regime allows claiming exemptions like HRA, LTA, and Section 80C deductions up to ₹1.5 Lakh, making it advantageous for individuals with high rent or home loan deductions.

04

How EPF and Statutory Deductions Work

12% of your Basic Salary is deducted monthly for your Employee Provident Fund (EPF), matched equally by your employer (divided into EPF and EPS). Additionally, state-level Professional Tax (up to ₹2,500 annually) and income tax (TDS) are deducted before your final monthly paycheck payout.

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Hourly, Monthly & Annual Pay Calculations

Converting annual salary to hourly wages requires factoring in standard working hours (e.g., 40 hours per week, 52 weeks = 2,080 hours per year) alongside paid time off (PTO) and holidays. This calculator quickly converts gross or net compensation across hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual frequencies.

06

Evaluating Job Offers Beyond Base Pay

When comparing job offers, evaluate variable bonuses, stock options (ESOPs), health insurance coverage, remote work allowances, and retirement contributions alongside fixed take-home pay to assess the true value of your package.

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Questions, answered

Quick answers about how this tool works.

Cost to Company (CTC) represents the total annual expenditure an employer commits to spend on an employee. It encompasses direct gross salary (Basic, HRA, Allowances), employer statutory contributions (Employer EPF, Gratuity), bonuses, and non-monetary perks/benefits.

No. CTC includes employer-side contributions like Employer EPF (12% of basic) and Gratuity (4.81% of basic), along with performance bonuses and benefits. Net take-home salary is what gets deposited into your bank account after deducting employee EPF, Professional Tax, and estimated income tax (TDS).

Monthly Take-Home = (Gross Payable Salary − Employee Deductions − Estimated Income Tax TDS) / 12. Employee deductions typically include 12% Employee EPF, state-level Professional Tax (up to ₹200/month or ₹2,500/year), and optional health insurance withholdings.

Gross salary is the total monetary compensation earned by the employee before statutory and voluntary deductions. Net salary (in-hand pay) is the residual amount actually credited to the employee's bank account after deducting taxes (TDS), provident fund, and professional tax.

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