Take-Home Salary for ₹15 lakh CTC in India
On a ₹15 lakh CTC, your estimated monthly in-hand pay is ₹1,00,308 under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Below is the full old vs new regime breakdown (assuming basic at 50% of CTC, Karnataka professional tax).
Your estimated monthly take-home under the new regime
₹1,00,308/month
The new regime saves you about ₹11,686/month vs the old regime.
Plus ₹7,500/month going into your PF (your savings, not lost).
new regime
RecommendedMonthly in-hand
₹1,00,308
Gross salary (annual)₹13,73,925
Standard deduction− ₹75,000
Taxable income₹12,98,925
Income tax + cess₹77,832
Employee PF− ₹90,000
Professional tax− ₹2,400
Net annual in-hand₹12,03,693
old regime
Monthly in-hand
₹88,622
Gross salary (annual)₹13,73,925
Standard deduction− ₹50,000
Taxable income₹13,23,925
Income tax + cess₹2,18,065
Employee PF− ₹90,000
Professional tax− ₹2,400
Net annual in-hand₹10,63,460
How your CTC is split
Basic₹7,50,000
HRA₹3,75,000
Special allowance₹2,48,925
Employer PF₹90,000
Gratuity₹36,075
Employer PF and gratuity are part of CTC but not paid as monthly cash.
These are estimates with default assumptions. Adjust your basic %, state, HRA, and deductions for an exact figure:
Customise in the calculator →Frequently asked questions
- What is the take-home salary for a ₹15 lakh CTC in India?
- On a ₹15 lakh CTC, the estimated monthly in-hand salary is about ₹1,00,308 under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26, assuming basic pay at 50% of CTC and standard PF contributions.
- How much tax do I pay on a ₹15 lakh salary?
- The estimated annual income tax (including 4% cess) is ₹77,832 under the new regime. The exact figure depends on your deductions and chosen regime.
- Which tax regime is better for a ₹15 lakh CTC?
- For a ₹15 lakh CTC with no major deductions, the new regime gives a higher take-home. If you have significant HRA, 80C, or home-loan deductions, the old regime may be better — use the calculator to compare your exact case.