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Income tax on ₹24 lakh salary (FY 2026-27)
New regime
₹2,92,500
₹24,375 a month · 12.2% of salary
Old regime, ₹1.5 lakh 80C
₹4,91,400
₹40,950 a month
On a gross salary of ₹24,00,000, the old regime is cheaper only if your deductions and exemptions are more than about ₹7,87,500.
New regime working
| Gross salary | ₹24,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | − ₹75,000 |
| Taxable income | ₹23,25,000 |
| Slab | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| ₹0–4 lakh | 0% | ₹0 |
| ₹4–8 lakh | 5% | ₹20,000 |
| ₹8–12 lakh | 10% | ₹40,000 |
| ₹12–16 lakh | 15% | ₹60,000 |
| ₹16–20 lakh | 20% | ₹80,000 |
| ₹20–23.25 lakh | 25% | ₹81,250 |
| Tax on slabs | ₹2,81,250 |
|---|---|
| Cess (4%) | ₹11,250 |
| Total tax | ₹2,92,500 |
Old regime with different deductions
Deductions here mean 80C, 80D, HRA exemption, home loan interest and the like, on top of the ₹50,000 standard deduction.
| Deductions | Taxable income | Tax | vs new regime |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹0 | ₹23,50,000 | ₹5,38,200 | costs ₹2,45,700 more |
| ₹1,50,000 | ₹22,00,000 | ₹4,91,400 | costs ₹1,98,900 more |
| ₹2,50,000 | ₹21,00,000 | ₹4,60,200 | costs ₹1,67,700 more |
| ₹3,75,000 | ₹19,75,000 | ₹4,21,200 | costs ₹1,28,700 more |
| ₹5,00,000 | ₹18,50,000 | ₹3,82,200 | costs ₹89,700 more |
Calculate with your own deductions
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on ₹24 lakh salary?
₹2,92,500 for the year under the new regime in FY 2026-27, including 4% cess. Under the old regime with ₹1.5 lakh of 80C deductions, it is ₹4,91,400.