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

4.5 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 ₹4.5 Lakhs.

EST. MONTHLY IN-HAND₹35,050(New Regime)
ANNUAL CTC

₹4.5 Lakhs

4,50,000 / year

MONTHLY IN-HAND (NEW)

₹35,050

After tax & EPF

ANNUAL TAX (NEW)

₹0 (Zero Tax)

Sec 87A Rebate eligible

MONTHLY EPF CONTRIBUTION

₹2,250

12% of basic pay

Understanding Your 4.5 LPA Package In-Hand Salary

When an employer offers a package of ₹4.5 Lakhs (4.5 LPA CTC), your gross monthly pay is ₹37,500. 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 4.5 LPA CTC

  • Under the New Tax Regime FY 2026-27, a 4.5 LPA package enjoys zero effective income tax thanks to the Section 87A rebate and ₹75,000 standard deduction.
  • Monthly EPF contribution is ₹2,250 (12% of basic pay assuming 50% basic structure).
  • Net monthly take-home salary is approximately ₹35,050 under the New Regime vs ₹35,050 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 4.5 LPA package, the New Regime provides an estimated net monthly in-hand salary of ₹35,050 compared to ₹35,050 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)
Auto-Applied
Basic Salary (50% of CTC):₹2.25 L / yr (₹18,750 / 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 = ₹31,500)

₹0₹31,500
NEW TAX REGIME FY 2026-27₹37,500 / mo
Monthly In-Hand Cash
₹37,300/ month

Annual net in-hand take-home: ₹4.48 L

Base Income Tax:₹0
Health & Education Cess (4%):₹0
Total Tax Liability:₹0
Total Income Tax₹0
Net Taxable Income₹3.75 L
Standard Deduction₹75,000
Professional Tax (PT)₹2,400 / yr
Old vs New Comparison →
Regime Comparison Verdict

New Regime gives higher monthly in-hand cash

You take home ₹702/mo more under the New Tax Regime.

New Regime In-Hand₹35,050/mo
Old Regime In-Hand₹34,348/mo

Itemized Monthly Salary Slip Breakdown

Salary ComponentAnnual (Yearly)Monthly
Cost to Company (CTC)₹4.50 L₹37,500
Basic Salary (50% of CTC)₹2.25 L₹18,750
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₹4.48 L₹37,300

CTC Component & Take-Home Distribution

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

In-Hand Cash (99.5%)Income Tax (0.0%)EPF & Retirals (0.5%)
In-Hand Cash99.5% of Gross CTC
₹4.48 L
Income Tax0.0% Effective Tax Rate
₹0
EPF & Retirals0.5% of Gross CTC
₹2,400
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