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12 LPA in-hand salary: how much do you actually take home?

A ₹12 LPA (₹12,00,000) CTC is approximately ₹85,395 per month in-hand. That's about ₹10,24,740 per year after PF, professional tax and income tax under the new regime (FY 2026-27).

If your offer letter says ₹12 LPA, the number that lands in your bank account each month is noticeably lower — because CTC (Cost to Company) bundles in your employer's PF contribution, gratuity, and the taxes deducted before you're paid. For a ₹12 LPA package, the realistic monthly take-home is around ₹85,395. Below is the complete breakdown so you know exactly where every rupee goes.

Full breakdown

Annual CTC₹12,00,000
Basic salary (50% of CTC)₹6,00,000
Employer PF (in CTC)− ₹72,000
Gratuity (in CTC)− ₹28,860
Gross salary₹10,99,140
Employee PF (deduction)− ₹72,000
Professional tax− ₹2,400
Income tax + cess (new regime)− ₹0
Net annual in-hand₹10,24,740
Net monthly in-hand₹85,395

How this is calculated

This calculation assumes the most common Indian salary structure: a basic salary of 50% of CTC, the employer's 12% PF contribution and gratuity (4.81% of basic) counted inside the CTC, and the new tax regime for FY 2026-27 (income up to ₹12 lakh is effectively tax-free via the Section 87A rebate, plus a ₹75,000 standard deduction). Your actual figure can vary by a few thousand rupees depending on your company's structure, your city's professional tax, and any allowances. Use the interactive calculator to plug in your own numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the in-hand salary for 12 LPA?

A ₹12 LPA CTC gives an approximate in-hand of ₹85,395 per month (about ₹10,24,740 per year) under the new tax regime for FY 2026-27, after employee PF, professional tax and income tax.

How much income tax is paid on 12 LPA?

Under the new regime for FY 2026-27, a ₹12 LPA salary attracts effectively ₹0 income tax, because taxable income stays within the ₹12 lakh Section 87A rebate limit after the standard deduction.

Why is my in-hand lower than 12 LPA ÷ 12?

Because CTC includes your employer's PF and gratuity, which you never receive in cash, and your monthly pay is further reduced by your own PF, professional tax and TDS. So ₹12,00,000 ÷ 12 = ₹1,00,000 on paper, but the real take-home is ₹85,395.