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Income tax on ₹60 lakh salary (FY 2026-27)
New regime
₹15,52,980
₹1,29,415 a month · 25.9% of salary
Old regime, ₹1.5 lakh 80C
₹17,76,060
₹1,48,005 a month
On a gross salary of ₹60,00,000, the old regime is cheaper only if your deductions and exemptions are more than about ₹7,69,300.
New regime working
| Gross salary | ₹60,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | − ₹75,000 |
| Taxable income | ₹59,25,000 |
| 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 |
| ₹20–24 lakh | 25% | ₹1,00,000 |
| ₹24–59.25 lakh | 30% | ₹10,57,500 |
| Tax on slabs | ₹13,57,500 |
|---|---|
| Surcharge (10%) | ₹1,35,750 |
| Cess (4%) | ₹59,730 |
| Total tax | ₹15,52,980 |
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 | ₹59,50,000 | ₹18,27,540 | costs ₹2,74,560 more |
| ₹1,50,000 | ₹58,00,000 | ₹17,76,060 | costs ₹2,23,080 more |
| ₹2,50,000 | ₹57,00,000 | ₹17,41,740 | costs ₹1,88,760 more |
| ₹3,75,000 | ₹55,75,000 | ₹16,98,840 | costs ₹1,45,860 more |
| ₹5,00,000 | ₹54,50,000 | ₹16,55,940 | costs ₹1,02,960 more |
Calculate with your own deductions
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on ₹60 lakh salary?
₹15,52,980 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 ₹17,76,060.