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CTC includes basic, allowances, employer PF and sometimes variable pay. In-hand is what lands in your bank after employee PF, professional tax, TDS and other deductions. Our tool estimates this from the figures you enter.

The salary calculator turns an India-style CTC into an in-hand estimate. It does not prepare a US paycheck, UK PAYE, Australian PAYG, Canadian payroll or German wage-tax return. Those systems tax employment income differently. UAE employment income is generally not taxed. Use the country menu for the currency, then confirm the deduction with a local payroll source.

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A CTC of 12,00,000 in India is not 100,000 in hand each month. Employer PF, employee PF, professional tax and income-tax deductions come off first. In the US the gap is federal tax, state tax, Social Security and Medicare. In the UK it is PAYE and National Insurance. Match the deduction to the country before you compare take-home pay.

01. How is in-hand salary calculated from CTC?

CTC includes basic, allowances, employer PF and sometimes variable pay. In-hand is what lands in your bank after employee PF, professional tax, TDS and other deductions. Our tool estimates this from the figures you enter.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

02. What is the difference between old and new tax regime?

The old regime allows deductions like 80C, HRA and home loan interest with higher slab rates. The new regime has lower slabs but fewer deductions. Your choice changes monthly TDS and take-home pay.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

03. Is HRA fully exempt from tax?

Not always. Exemption depends on rent paid, salary structure and city. If you live in your own house, HRA is usually fully taxable. Enter your details carefully for a closer estimate.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

04. Does employer PF reduce my take-home salary?

Yes. Employee contribution to EPF is deducted from salary. Employer PF is part of CTC but not paid to you monthly; it builds your retirement corpus.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

05. Why is my actual salary different from this result?

Bonuses, arrears, loan recoveries, cafeteria benefits and mid-year regime changes affect real payslips. Use this calculator to ballpark offers, not to audit your employer.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

06. Can I use this for freelance or consultant income?

This is built for salaried structures with PF and TDS. Freelancers face different tax rules; consult a CA for business or professional income.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

07. Should I use this as final tax planning advice?

No. Figures here are estimates for understanding an offer or payslip. For investments, regime choice and ITR filing, speak to a qualified tax professional.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

08. Is the salary calculator free to try?

Yes. No login or payment. Adjust CTC and deductions and see take-home instantly.

Open the Salary Calculator and change one number. You can see which result moves. The country menu changes the currency symbol. The formula stays the same.

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