What is the monthly in-hand salary for a 24 LPA CTC package in FY 2026-27?

For a ₹24 Lakhs (24 LPA) annual CTC package, the net monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹1.54 L under the New Tax Regime, after accounting for EPF, Professional Tax, and Income Tax deductions.

How much income tax is deducted for a 24 LPA package under New Regime?

Under the New Tax Regime for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28), annual income tax on a ₹24 Lakhs CTC is ₹4.03 L.

What is the monthly EPF deduction for 24 LPA salary?

Assuming a standard basic salary structure (50% of CTC), the employee EPF contribution (12% of basic) is approximately ₹12,000 per month for a 24 LPA package.

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

24 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 ₹24 Lakhs.

EST. MONTHLY IN-HAND₹1.54 L(New Regime)

ANNUAL CTC

₹24 Lakhs

₹24,00,000 / year

MONTHLY IN-HAND (NEW)

₹1.54 L

After tax & EPF

ANNUAL TAX (NEW)

₹4.03 L

FY 2026-27 Slabs

MONTHLY EPF CONTRIBUTION

₹12,000

12% of basic pay

Understanding Your 24 LPA Package In-Hand Salary

When an employer offers a package of ₹24 Lakhs (24 LPA CTC), your gross monthly pay is ₹2,00,000. 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 24 LPA CTC

For a 24 LPA CTC package, taxable income crosses the Section 87A rebate limit, incurring an annual tax of ₹4,03,000 under the New Regime.
Net monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,54,217 under the New Regime compared to ₹1,46,694 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 24 LPA package, the New Regime provides an estimated net monthly in-hand salary of ₹1.54 L compared to ₹1.47 L under the Old Regime without extra 80C/80D investments.

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Salary Calculator (In-Hand & Take-Home)

Calculate monthly take-home in-hand salary for Old and New tax regimes with deductions.

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Fixed CTC / Gross Annual Salary (₹)Quick IT & Corporate Presets:

Monthly Basic: ₹1.00 L | Yearly Basic: ₹12.00 L

Deductions (New Regime)

PF (Yearly)

EPF (Yearly)

Gratuity (Yearly)

Professional Tax (Yearly)

Employer NPS 80CCD(2)

Regime Comparison (FY 2026-27)

New Regime gives higher in-hand cash

You take home ₹10,545/mo more under New Regime.

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New Regime In-HandActive

₹1.54 L / mo

Annual Tax: ₹4.03 L

Old Regime In-Hand

₹1.44 L / mo

Annual Tax: ₹4.72 L

Results (New Regime FY 2026-27)

Component	Yearly	Monthly
CTC	₹24.00 L	₹2.00 L
Gross	₹24.00 L	₹2.00 L
Standard Deduction	₹75,000	₹6,250
Take Home	₹19.97 L	₹1.66 L
Cash In-Hand	₹19.95 L	₹1.66 L
Income Tax	₹4.03 L	₹33,583

Explanation of Calculations

Gross Salary: Gross Salary (₹24.00 L) = CTC (₹24.00 L) - EPF (₹0) - Gratuity (₹0).
Take Home: Take Home (₹19.97 L) = Gross (₹24.00 L) - Income Tax (₹4.03 L).
Cash In-Hand: Cash In-Hand (₹19.95 L) = Take Home (₹19.97 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 (₹23.25 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.