₹10 lakh CTC salary breakup
A typical structure for a ₹10 lakh CTC (₹10,00,000 a year) in the new regime. The new regime gives the higher take-home pay with no extra deductions.
| Component | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary | ₹41,667 | ₹5,00,000 |
| House rent allowance | ₹20,833 | ₹2,50,000 |
| Special allowance | ₹17,029 | ₹2,04,350 |
| Gross salary | ₹79,529 | ₹9,54,350 |
| Employer PF | ₹1,800 | ₹21,600 |
| Gratuity | ₹2,004 | ₹24,050 |
| Your PF | − ₹1,800 | − ₹21,600 |
| Professional tax | − ₹208 | − ₹2,500 |
| Income tax (new regime) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
In-hand salary: ₹77,521 a month (₹9,30,250 a year).
How basic pay changes your in-hand salary
A higher basic raises gratuity and, if PF is on full basic, PF. With PF on the ₹15,000 ceiling:
| Basic salary | Monthly in-hand | Monthly PF (total) |
|---|---|---|
| 40% of CTC | ₹77,922 | ₹3,600 |
| 50% of CTC | ₹77,521 | ₹3,600 |
| 60% of CTC | ₹77,120 | ₹3,600 |
Compared with nearby CTCs
Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary for a ₹10 lakh CTC?
About ₹77,521 a month in the new tax regime for FY 2026-27, assuming basic pay at 50% of CTC, PF on the ₹15,000 wage ceiling, gratuity included in the CTC and ₹2,500 professional tax. In the old regime with no deductions beyond PF it is about ₹69,847.
How much income tax is deducted on a ₹10 lakh CTC?
None in the new regime: taxable salary stays within ₹12 lakh after the ₹75,000 standard deduction, so the rebate covers it. The old regime would cost about ₹92,092 a year.
How much PF is deducted on a ₹10 lakh CTC?
With PF on the ₹15,000 wage ceiling, you and your employer each contribute ₹1,800 a month. If your employer calculates PF on your full basic, each side becomes ₹5,000 a month and your in-hand pay falls by the difference.
How can I take home more on a ₹10 lakh CTC?
Ask whether PF can be on the wage ceiling, add employer NPS contributions (tax-free in both regimes up to a limit), and, if you pay rent and invest under 80C, compare the old regime, which allows HRA exemption.