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₹18 lakh CTC: in-hand salary per month
In-hand per month (typical structure)
₹1,29,564
18 LPA · basic 40% of CTC · new tax regime · Maharashtra professional tax
Salary breakup
| Basic (40% of CTC) | ₹60,000 |
|---|---|
| HRA (50% of basic) | ₹30,000 |
| Special allowance | ₹54,115 |
| Gross monthly salary | ₹1,44,115 |
| Employee PF | − ₹3,000 |
| Professional tax | − ₹208 |
| Income tax (TDS) | − ₹11,343 |
| In-hand | ₹1,29,564 |
Your employer also pays ₹3,000 a month into your PF and sets aside ₹2,885 for gratuity; both are part of CTC but not of monthly pay. Yearly income tax: ₹1,36,111.
If basic is 50% of CTC
Many companies now set basic at 50% of pay to follow the wage definition of the new Labour Codes. With the same CTC and PF on the ₹25,000 wage ceiling, in-hand pay is ₹1,28,993. If PF is charged on the full basic, it is lower; check with the calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary for 18 LPA?
About ₹1,29,564 a month with basic at 40% of CTC, PF capped at 12% of the ₹25,000 wage ceiling and the new tax regime. It varies with your company's salary structure and your state.