How Take-Home Salary Is Calculated in India
Take-home = gross salary minus income tax, employee PF (usually 12% of basic), professional tax, and other deductions. CTC includes employer PF and perks you may not receive monthly — always model in-hand pay, not CTC alone.
Common deductions on payslip
Employee PF: typically 12% of basic (capped at ₹15,000 basic for PF wage ceiling in many cases).
Income tax: TDS based on old or new regime — use our India tax regime calculator to compare.
Professional tax: varies by state (e.g. Maharashtra).
CTC vs in-hand
A ₹15 LPA CTC might mean ₹1–1.1 lakh/month in-hand depending on basic structure, bonuses, and tax regime. Run both numbers before comparing job offers.