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

10 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 ₹10 Lakhs.

EST. MONTHLY IN-HAND₹78,133(New Regime)
ANNUAL CTC

₹10 Lakhs

10,00,000 / year

MONTHLY IN-HAND (NEW)

₹78,133

After tax & EPF

ANNUAL TAX (NEW)

₹0 (Zero Tax)

Sec 87A Rebate eligible

MONTHLY EPF CONTRIBUTION

₹5,000

12% of basic pay

Understanding Your 10 LPA Package In-Hand Salary

When an employer offers a package of ₹10 Lakhs (10 LPA CTC), your gross monthly pay is ₹83,333. 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 10 LPA CTC

  • Under the New Tax Regime FY 2026-27, a 10 LPA package enjoys zero effective income tax thanks to the Section 87A rebate and ₹75,000 standard deduction.
  • Monthly EPF contribution is ₹5,000 (12% of basic pay assuming 50% basic structure).
  • Net monthly take-home salary is approximately ₹78,133 under the New Regime vs ₹70,290 under the Old Regime without extra deductions.

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 10 LPA package, the New Regime provides an estimated net monthly in-hand salary of ₹78,133 compared to ₹70,290 under the Old Regime without extra 80C/80D investments.

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Salary Calculator (In-Hand Take Home Salary)

Calculate monthly in-hand cash take-home pay from CTC after EPF, Gratuity, Professional Tax, and Income Tax deductions.

Quick CTC Packages:
₹2.00 L₹1.00 Cr
Standard Deduction: 75,000 (Already Applied)
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Basic Salary (50% of CTC):₹5.00 L / yr (₹41,667 / mo)
New Regime Deductions & RetiralsStatutory Retirals
Provident Fund, Gratuity & Statutory Retirals:
12% of basic
12% of basic
~4.81% of basic
State PT (~₹2,400)

Yearly NPS: ₹0 (Max 14% of Basic = ₹70,000)

₹0₹70,000
NEW TAX REGIME FY 2026-27₹76,329 / mo
Monthly In-Hand Cash
₹76,129/ month

Annual net in-hand take-home: ₹9.14 L

Base Income Tax:₹0
Health & Education Cess (4%):₹0
Total Tax Liability:₹0
Total Income Tax₹0
Net Taxable Income₹9.25 L
Standard Deduction₹75,000
Professional Tax (PT)₹2,400 / yr
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Regime Comparison Verdict

New Regime gives higher monthly in-hand cash

You take home ₹6,329/mo more under the New Tax Regime.

New Regime In-Hand₹78,133/mo
Old Regime In-Hand₹71,804/mo

Itemized Monthly Salary Slip Breakdown

Salary ComponentAnnual (Yearly)Monthly
Cost to Company (CTC)₹10.00 L₹83,333
Basic Salary (50% of CTC)₹5.00 L₹41,667
Standard Deduction (Already Applied)₹75,000₹6,250
Professional Tax (PT)₹2,400₹200
Base Income Tax₹0₹0
Health & Education Cess (4%)₹0₹0
Total Income Tax & Cess₹0₹0
Net In-Hand Cash Take-Home₹9.14 L₹76,129

CTC Component & Take-Home Distribution

Visual distribution of Annual CTC across In-Hand Cash, Income Tax, and Provident Fund / Retirals.

In-Hand Cash (91.4%)Income Tax (0.0%)EPF & Retirals (14.6%)
In-Hand Cash91.4% of Gross CTC
₹9.14 L
Income Tax0.0% Effective Tax Rate
₹0
EPF & Retirals14.6% of Gross CTC
₹1.46 L
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the monthly in-hand salary for a 10 LPA CTC package in FY 2026-27?
For a ₹10 Lakhs (10 LPA) annual CTC package, the net monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹78,133 under the New Tax Regime, after accounting for EPF, Professional Tax, and Income Tax deductions.
How much income tax is deducted for a 10 LPA package under New Regime?
Under the New Tax Regime for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28), annual income tax on a ₹10 Lakhs CTC is ₹0 due to Section 87A tax rebate and the ₹75,000 standard deduction.
What is the monthly EPF deduction for 10 LPA salary?
Assuming a standard basic salary structure (50% of CTC), the employee EPF contribution (12% of basic) is approximately ₹5,000 per month for a 10 LPA package.