Take-Home Salary for ₹8 lakh CTC in India

On a ₹8 lakh CTC, your estimated monthly in-hand pay is ₹61,263 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).

Your estimated monthly take-home under the new regime
₹61,263/month
The new regime saves you about ₹4,667/month vs the old regime.
Plus ₹1,800/month going into your PF (your savings, not lost).

new regime

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Monthly in-hand
₹61,263
Regular monthly pay — your ₹4 annual variable is paid separately.
Gross salary (annual)₹7,59,160
Standard deduction− ₹75,000
Taxable income₹6,84,160
Income tax + cess₹0
Employee PF− ₹21,600
Professional tax− ₹2,400
Net annual in-hand₹7,35,160
— Regular pay × 12 months₹7,35,156
— Annual variable (paid separately)₹4

old regime

Monthly in-hand
₹56,596
Regular monthly pay — your ₹2 annual variable is paid separately.
Gross salary (annual)₹7,59,160
Standard deduction− ₹50,000
Taxable income₹7,06,760
Income tax + cess₹56,006
Employee PF− ₹21,600
Professional tax− ₹2,400
Net annual in-hand₹6,79,154
— Regular pay × 12 months₹6,79,152
— Annual variable (paid separately)₹2
How your CTC is split
Basic₹4,00,000
HRA₹2,00,000
Special allowance₹1,59,160
Employer PF₹21,600
Gratuity₹19,240

Employer PF and gratuity are part of CTC but not paid as monthly cash.

How a ₹8 lakh CTC becomes ₹61,263 in hand

A ₹8 lakh CTC translates to a taxable gross of roughly ₹63,263 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 ₹0, leaving about ₹7,35,160 a year, or ₹61,263 a month, after employee PF and Karnataka professional tax.

For this salary, the new regime gives the higher take-home — about ₹56,006 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the take-home salary for a ₹8 lakh CTC in India?
On a ₹8 lakh CTC, the estimated monthly in-hand salary is about ₹61,263 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 ₹8 lakh salary?
The estimated annual income tax (including 4% cess) is ₹0 under the new regime. The exact figure depends on your deductions and chosen regime.
Which tax regime is better for a ₹8 lakh CTC?
For a ₹8 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.

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