₹18 LPA In-Hand Salary Calculator (FY 2026-27)

Calculate exact in-hand monthly salary for ₹18 lakh CTC CTC. New vs old regime comparison, PF, professional tax, TDS — accurate for FY 2026-27.

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CTC Details

Annual CTC₹18,00,000

City Type

Tax Regime

In-Hand Salary Breakdown

Monthly In-Hand

₹1,31,722

Annual In-Hand

₹15,80,664

Monthly TDS

₹11,592

Gross Annual

₹17,43,768

Employee PF

₹21,600

Professional Tax

₹2,400

Take-Home %

87.8%

For estimation only. Not professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making decisions. Full disclaimer.

How it works

Quick answer

For ₹18 lakh CTC CTC under the new regime (FY 2026-27, metro), your in-hand take-home is approximately ₹1,31,722/month(₹15,80,664/year). Old regime: ₹1,15,526/month. The new regime saves you ₹1,94,351.872 per year unless you claim significant deductions (80C, HRA, home loan).

How ₹18 lakh CTC CTC breaks down

₹18 lakh CTC sounds like a large number, but only roughly 88% lands in your bank. Here's where the rest goes (assuming a typical 40% basic structure, metro HRA, new regime):

Employer PF (12% basic): ₹86,400 — part of CTC, not of gross. Builds your retirement.
Gratuity accrual (4.81% basic): ₹34,632 — paid out on exit after 5 years.
Employee PF (12% basic): ₹86,400 — your own retirement contribution.
Professional tax (state): ~₹2,400/year in metros. Negligible.
TDS (annual): ₹1,39,104 — your annual income tax under new regime.

Comparing offers at ₹18 lakh CTC

Two $₹18 lakh CTC offers can have wildly different in-hand because of structure. A heavy-basic offer (Basic 50%) gives you ₹14,85,824-ish per year because of higher PF; a leaner basic (30%) gives you closer to ₹16,43,891 — but builds less PF for retirement. Always ask for the salary annexure before accepting.