₹6 lakh CTC in-hand salary

A ₹6 lakh CTC (with Basic at 50% of CTC) works out to about ₹42,598 a month in hand — ₹5,11,170 a year — on the new tax regime, after employee PF (₹36,000/yr), professional tax and zero income tax (within the ₹12 lakh rebate).

What's your annual CTC?

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Your total cost-to-company, as on the offer letter

Basic as % of CTC?

Labour codes (Nov 2025) count at least 50% of pay as wages for PF and gratuity

New regime, FY 2026-27. Assumes HRA = 50% of Basic, PF = 12% of Basic (employer + employee), gratuity = 4.81% of Basic, professional tax ₹2,400/yr. Real structures vary — adjust Basic % to match your offer.

In-hand (per month)

₹42,598

Annual in-hand

₹5,11,170

Total deductions/yr

₹38,400

Where your CTC goes (per year)

In-hand₹5,11,17085%
Income tax₹00%
PF (you + employer)₹72,00012%
Gratuity + prof. tax₹16,8303%

Full breakup (annual)

Basic salary: ₹3,00,000
HRA: ₹1,50,000
Special allowance: ₹99,570
Employer PF: ₹36,000
Gratuity: ₹14,430
Total CTC: ₹6,00,000
Employee PF: − ₹36,000
Professional tax: − ₹2,400
Income tax (incl. cess): ₹-0
Annual in-hand: ₹5,11,170

Your real in-hand depends on how your company structures the CTC — the biggest lever is Basic as a % of CTC. Drag that slider above to match your offer letter exactly and watch the breakup update.

₹6 lakh CTC salary — common questions

What is the in-hand salary for ₹6 lakh CTC per month?

Roughly ₹42,598 per month (₹5,11,170 a year) on the new regime, assuming Basic is 50% of CTC. Your exact figure moves with the Basic % — drag the slider above to match your offer.

If CTC is ₹6 lakh, what is the take-home salary?

Your take-home works out to about ₹42,598/month after employee PF (₹36,000/yr), professional tax and income tax. It varies by employer, so use the calculator above with your own numbers for the precise figure.

How much income tax do you pay on ₹6 lakh CTC?

None — ₹6 lakh CTC stays within the ₹12 lakh rebate on the new regime (FY 2026-27), so income tax is zero.

₹6 lakh per annum — how much is that per month in hand?

₹6 lakh per annum (6 lakh LPA) as CTC comes to roughly ₹42,598 in hand per month on the new regime — not simply the annual figure ÷ 12, because employee PF, professional tax and income tax are taken out first. The calculator above shows the exact monthly split.

Why is my in-hand lower than my CTC?

CTC bundles employer PF, gratuity and other costs that never reach your bank. From your gross, employee PF, professional tax and income tax are deducted — what's left is your in-hand. See the full breakup in the calculator above.

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Illustrative estimate using standard salary-structure conventions; your actual in-hand depends on your employer's structure and state professional tax. New regime, FY 2026-27.