Take-Home Salary for ₹18 lakh CTC in India
On a ₹18 lakh CTC, your estimated monthly in-hand pay is ₹1,31,151 under the new tax regime for FY 2026-27. Below is the full old vs new regime breakdown (assuming basic at 50% of CTC, Karnataka professional tax).
new regime
RecommendedGross salary (annual)₹17,35,110
Your ₹18,00,000 CTC less employer PF (₹21,600) and gratuity (₹43,290), which your employer pays but never reach you as salary.
old regime
Gross salary (annual)₹17,35,110
Your ₹18,00,000 CTC less employer PF (₹21,600) and gratuity (₹43,290), which your employer pays but never reach you as salary.
How your CTC is split
Employer PF and gratuity are part of CTC but not paid as monthly cash.
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Every step for your own numbers, so you can check the arithmetic by hand against the published slabs. Nothing here is estimated by a model. It is the same deterministic calculation the figures above come from.
new regime
| Slab | Taxed here | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹4L | ₹4,00,000 | 0% | ₹0 |
| ₹4L to ₹8L | ₹4,00,000 | 5% | ₹20,000 |
| ₹8L to ₹12L | ₹4,00,000 | 10% | ₹40,000 |
| ₹12L to ₹16L | ₹4,00,000 | 15% | ₹60,000 |
| ₹16L to ₹20L | ₹60,110 | 20% | ₹12,022 |
old regime
| Slab | Taxed here | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹2.5L | ₹2,50,000 | 0% | ₹0 |
| ₹2.5L to ₹5L | ₹2,50,000 | 5% | ₹12,500 |
| ₹5L to ₹10L | ₹5,00,000 | 20% | ₹1,00,000 |
| Above ₹10L | ₹6,82,710 | 30% | ₹2,04,813 |
Slabs, the ₹75,000/₹50,000 standard deduction, the Section 87A rebate, surcharge and cess follow the Income Tax Act as amended by the Finance Act 2025. Verify against incometax.gov.in or see our methodology.
How ₹18 lakh per annum becomes ₹1,31,151 per month
Divide ₹18 lakh by 12 and you get ₹1,50,000 a month, which is the figure most people expect. Your actual monthly salary is ₹1,31,151, because CTC is what the company spends rather than what it pays you.
A ₹18 lakh CTC translates to a taxable gross of roughly ₹1,44,593 a month once employer PF and gratuity, which are part of your CTC but never paid as cash, are set aside. After the standard deduction, the estimated annual income tax (including 4% cess) under the new regime is ₹1,37,303, leaving about ₹15,73,807 a year, or ₹1,31,151 a month, after employee PF and Karnataka professional tax.
For this salary, the new regime gives the higher take-home, about ₹1,92,703 more per year than the old regime under default assumptions. That gap moves if you claim significant HRA, 80C investments, NPS, or home-loan interest, which only the old regime allows. Use the calculator to plug in your actual basic split, city, and deductions for a precise figure.
These are estimates with default assumptions. Adjust your basic %, state, HRA, and deductions for an exact figure:
Customise in the calculator →Frequently asked questions
- ₹18 lakh per annum is how much per month?
- A ₹18 lakh annual salary works out to about ₹1,31,151 per month in hand, after income tax, employee PF and professional tax. Dividing ₹18 lakh by 12 gives ₹1,50,000 a month, but that is your cost to company rather than your salary, so the two never match.
- What is the take-home salary for a ₹18 lakh CTC in India?
- On a ₹18 lakh CTC, the estimated monthly in-hand salary is about ₹1,31,151 under the new tax regime for FY 2026-27, assuming basic pay at 50% of CTC and standard PF contributions.
- How much tax do I pay on a ₹18 lakh salary?
- The estimated annual income tax (including 4% cess) is ₹1,37,303 under the new regime. The exact figure depends on your deductions and chosen regime.
- Which tax regime is better for a ₹18 lakh CTC?
- For a ₹18 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, so use the calculator to compare your exact case.