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

A ₹15 LPA (₹15,00,000) CTC is approximately ₹1,00,308 per month in-hand. That's about ₹12,03,693 per year after PF, professional tax and income tax under the new regime (FY 2026-27).

If your offer letter says ₹15 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 ₹15 LPA package, the realistic monthly take-home is around ₹1,00,308. Below is the complete breakdown so you know exactly where every rupee goes.

Full breakdown

Annual CTC₹15,00,000
Basic salary (50% of CTC)₹7,50,000
Employer PF (in CTC)− ₹90,000
Gratuity (in CTC)− ₹36,075
Gross salary₹13,73,925
Employee PF (deduction)− ₹90,000
Professional tax− ₹2,400
Income tax + cess (new regime)− ₹77,832
Net annual in-hand₹12,03,693
Net monthly in-hand₹1,00,308

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. At ₹15 LPA you're just past the ₹12 lakh rebate threshold, so tax is still a modest ₹77,832/year (15% top slab) — PF and gratuity remain the bigger reason your in-hand is lower than the headline CTC. Use the interactive calculator to plug in your own numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the in-hand salary for 15 LPA?

A ₹15 LPA CTC gives an approximate in-hand of ₹1,00,308 per month (about ₹12,03,693 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 15 LPA?

Under the new regime for FY 2026-27, the income tax (including 4% cess) on a ₹15 LPA salary is approximately ₹77,832 per year.

Why is my in-hand lower than 15 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 ₹15,00,000 ÷ 12 = ₹1,25,000 on paper, but the real take-home is ₹1,00,308.