CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator
Last Updated: 8 April 2026
CTC to In-Hand Salary Calculator
Calculate your exact take-home salary after PF, Taxes, and Professional Tax based on the latest FY 2025-26 Budget rules.
Section 80C & HRA (Old Regime only)
* Calculation based on FY 2025-26 Budget Proposals. Individual results may vary based on specific company benefits and gratuity rules.
What is CTC vs In-Hand Salary?
CTC (Cost to Company) represents the total expenditure an employer incurs on an employee in a year. However, your 'In-Hand' or 'Net Salary' is significantly lower as it excludes employer contributions (like PF and Insurance) and deducts your own taxes and retirement savings.
The Mathematical Formula
Monthly In-Hand = [Gross Salary - (Employee PF + Professional Tax + Monthly TDS)]
📊 Practical Example
"For a CTC of ₹12 Lakhs: Employer PF (~₹21.6k) is deducted to get Gross Salary (~₹11.78L). After ₹75,000 Standard Deduction, taxable income is ₹11.03L. In the New Regime (FY 25-26), income up to ₹12L is tax-free via rebate, so Net Monthly In-Hand is roughly ₹95,900."
⚠️ Common Mistake
Ignoring the 'Gratuity' and 'Variable' components. Companies often include Gratuity (payable only after 5 years) and performance bonuses in the CTC. If you don't stay for 5 years or don't hit 100% KPIs, your actual earnings will be lower than the headline CTC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the difference between CTC and In-hand salary?
CTC (Cost to Company) is the total annual expenditure a company spends on an employee, including EPF and Retirals. In-hand is what you actually receive in your bank after all deductions.
Q.Is EPF deducted from CTC?
Yes, both Employee and Employer components are technically part of your CTC package in most Indian private companies.
📑 Standard Deductions (FY 25-26)
Standard Deduction
₹75,000
NEW REGIME
EPF Contribution
12%
OF BASIC SALARY
Prof. Tax (Avg)
₹200
PER MONTH
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