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₹5 lakh CTC: in-hand salary per month
In-hand per month (typical structure)
₹36,657
5 LPA · basic 40% of CTC · new tax regime · Maharashtra professional tax
Salary breakup
| Basic (40% of CTC) | ₹16,667 |
|---|---|
| HRA (50% of basic) | ₹8,333 |
| Special allowance | ₹13,866 |
| Gross monthly salary | ₹38,866 |
| Employee PF | − ₹2,000 |
| Professional tax | − ₹208 |
| Income tax (TDS) | − ₹0 |
| In-hand | ₹36,657 |
Your employer also pays ₹2,000 a month into your PF and sets aside ₹801 for gratuity; both are part of CTC but not of monthly pay. Yearly income tax: ₹0.
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 ₹35,456. 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 5 LPA?
About ₹36,657 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.