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).
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How your CTC is split
Employer PF and gratuity are part of CTC but not paid as monthly cash.
How a ₹18 lakh CTC becomes ₹1,31,151 in hand
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:
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- 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 — use the calculator to compare your exact case.