What is the monthly in-hand salary for a 18 LPA CTC package in FY 2026-27?

For a ₹18 Lakhs (18 LPA) annual CTC package, the net monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹1.23 L under the New Tax Regime, after accounting for EPF, Professional Tax, and Income Tax deductions.

How much income tax is deducted for a 18 LPA package under New Regime?

Under the New Tax Regime for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28), annual income tax on a ₹18 Lakhs CTC is ₹2.16 L.

What is the monthly EPF deduction for 18 LPA salary?

Assuming a standard basic salary structure (50% of CTC), the employee EPF contribution (12% of basic) is approximately ₹9,000 per month for a 18 LPA package.

FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28) Salary Guide

18 LPA In-Hand Salary Per Month Breakdown

Exact take-home salary, tax liability under New vs Old Regime, and monthly EPF contributions for an annual package of ₹18 Lakhs.

EST. MONTHLY IN-HAND₹1.23 L(New Regime)

ANNUAL CTC

₹18 Lakhs

₹18,00,000 / year

MONTHLY IN-HAND (NEW)

₹1.23 L

After tax & EPF

ANNUAL TAX (NEW)

₹2.16 L

FY 2026-27 Slabs

MONTHLY EPF CONTRIBUTION

₹9,000

12% of basic pay

Understanding Your 18 LPA Package In-Hand Salary

When an employer offers a package of ₹18 Lakhs (18 LPA CTC), your gross monthly pay is ₹1,50,000. However, the actual credited amount in your bank account (net take-home) depends on mandatory statutory deductions such as Employee Provident Fund (EPF), Professional Tax (typically ₹200/month), and Income Tax (TDS).

Key Takeaways for 18 LPA CTC

For a 18 LPA CTC package, taxable income crosses the Section 87A rebate limit, incurring an annual tax of ₹2,15,800 under the New Regime.
Net monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,22,817 under the New Regime compared to ₹1,14,358 under the Old Regime without additional deductions.
Employer NPS contributions under Section 80CCD(2) up to 14% of basic pay can further reduce taxable income.

Old vs New Tax Regime Comparison

Under FY 2026-27 rules, the New Tax Regime offers a standard deduction of ₹75,000 and zero tax for taxable income up to ₹12 Lakhs (via Section 87A rebate). For a 18 LPA package, the New Regime provides an estimated net monthly in-hand salary of ₹1.23 L compared to ₹1.14 L under the Old Regime without extra 80C/80D investments.

Customize 18 LPA In-Hand Calculations

Adjust your exact basic salary percentage, custom allowances, employer NPS, or HRA exemptions to recalculate your take-home pay.

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In-hand & take home salary for old and new tax regimes

Select Regime:

Fixed CTC (₹)

Monthly Basic: ₹75,000 | Yearly Basic: ₹9.00 L

Deductions (New Regime)

PF (Yearly)

EPF (Yearly)

Gratuity (Yearly)

Professional Tax (Yearly)

Employer NPS 80CCD(2)

Results

Component	Yearly	Monthly
CTC	₹18.00 L	₹1.50 L
Gross	₹18.00 L	₹1.50 L
Standard Deduction	₹75,000	₹6,250
Take Home	₹15.84 L	₹1.32 L
Cash In-Hand	₹15.82 L	₹1.32 L
Income Tax	₹2.16 L	₹17,983

Explanation of Calculations

Gross Salary: Gross Salary (₹18.00 L) = CTC (₹18.00 L) - EPF (₹0) - Gratuity (₹0).
Take Home: Take Home (₹15.84 L) = Gross (₹18.00 L) - Income Tax (₹2.16 L).
Cash In-Hand: Cash In-Hand (₹15.82 L) = Take Home (₹15.84 L) - Professional Tax (₹2,400) - 80C (₹0) - NPS 80CCD(1B) (₹0) - Mediclaim 80D (₹0) - Donations 80G (₹0) - Home Loan Interest 80EEA (₹0) - Education Loan Interest 80E (₹0) - Rent (₹0) - Employer NPS (₹0).
Taxable Income: Taxable Income (₹17.25 L) = CTC - Deductions (as per selected regime).
Income Tax: Calculated using statutory slabs and Section 87A rebate (with marginal relief) plus 4% Health & Education Cess for FY 2026-27.