Updated for Budget 2025 · FY 2025-26

Salary Calculator India

Convert CTC to in-hand salary instantly. Compare tax regimes, get tax-saving tips, simulate increments — all in one place. No signup, completely free.

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📋 Tax Slab Breakdown

Complete Guide to Salary & Tax in India FY 2025-26

📋 New Tax Regime Slabs 2025-26

0% up to ₹4L, 5% (₹4-8L), 10% (₹8-12L), 15% (₹12-16L), 20% (₹16-20L), 25% (₹20-24L), 30% above ₹24L. Full tax rebate under 87A for taxable income up to ₹12L. Standard deduction of ₹75,000 makes gross income up to ₹12.75L tax-free.

💰 CTC vs In-Hand Salary

CTC includes basic salary, HRA, allowances, employer PF, gratuity, and bonus. In-hand = CTC - employer PF - gratuity - income tax - professional tax - your PF contribution. Typically, in-hand is 65-75% of CTC depending on salary structure and tax regime.

🏠 HRA Exemption Explained

HRA exemption under old regime is the minimum of: actual HRA received, 50% of basic (metro) or 40% (non-metro), or actual rent paid minus 10% of basic. Living with parents? Pay them rent and claim HRA legally. Requires rent receipts and PAN for rent above ₹1L/year.

📊 PF & Professional Tax

EPF: 12% of basic from both employee and employer. Wage ceiling ₹15,000/month for mandatory PF. Professional tax varies by state — Maharashtra ₹2,500/yr, Karnataka ₹2,400/yr, Delhi ₹0. Maximum PT in India is ₹2,500/year per Article 276 of the Constitution.

🎯 Tax Saving Strategies

Maximize 80C (₹1.5L) through ELSS, PPF, EPF, life insurance. Claim 80D for health insurance (₹25K self, ₹50K for parents). NPS 80CCD(1B) gives additional ₹50K. Home loan interest under Section 24 gives ₹2L deduction. Food coupons (₹50/meal tax-free) via Sodexo.

📈 Salary Negotiation Tips

Always negotiate on CTC components, not just the number. A higher basic means more PF and gratuity. HRA structure affects tax savings. Variable pay should be realistic. Use our calculator to compare offers — a ₹15L offer with good structure can beat a ₹17L offer with poor structure.