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15 LPA CTC: monthly in-hand salary

₹15,00,000 CTC works out to about ₹1,11,143 a month in hand under the new tax regime.

ItemPer year (₹)Per month (₹)
Annual CTC15,00,0001,25,000
Less: employer PF-36,000-3,000
Gross salary14,64,0001,22,000
Less: standard deduction-75,000-6,250
Taxable income13,89,0001,15,750
Income tax (after rebate)88,3507,362
Health & education cess3,534294
Employee PF36,0003,000
Professional tax2,400200
Take-home salary13,33,7161,11,143
Assumptions. New tax regime (Section 115BAC), salaried individual below 60, standard deduction of ₹75,000, rebate up to ₹12,00,000 taxable income, 4% cess, no other deductions or income. Employee PF at 12%. See how we calculate.

How the 15 LPA figure is reached

Taxable income is ₹13,89,000 and the highest slab reached is 15%, giving income tax and cess of ₹91,884 a year, which is 6.1% of CTC.

For comparison, 12 LPA gives about ₹93,800 a month and 18 LPA gives about ₹1,31,857 a month with the same assumptions.

Your own payslip may differ if your basic salary share, PF rule or professional tax is not the same as assumed here. Enter your numbers in the calculator to adjust them.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the in-hand salary for 15 LPA CTC?

About Rs 1,11,143 a month (Rs 13,33,716 a year) under the new tax regime, with basic at 40% of CTC, PF on basic capped at the wage ceiling and professional tax of Rs 200 a month.

How much tax is payable on 15 lakh?

About Rs 91,884 a year including 4% cess, an effective rate of 6.1% of CTC.

Why does my payslip show a different amount?

Employers differ in how they split CTC into basic, allowances and variable pay, in how they calculate PF, and in extras such as insurance, gratuity and food coupons. Use the basic salary and PF options above to match your payslip.

Other CTC levels

3 LPACTC ₹3,00,0004 LPACTC ₹4,00,0005 LPACTC ₹5,00,0006 LPACTC ₹6,00,0007 LPACTC ₹7,00,0008 LPACTC ₹8,00,0009 LPACTC ₹9,00,00010 LPACTC ₹10,00,00012 LPACTC ₹12,00,00018 LPACTC ₹18,00,00020 LPACTC ₹20,00,00025 LPACTC ₹25,00,00030 LPACTC ₹30,00,00040 LPACTC ₹40,00,00050 LPACTC ₹50,00,000