In-Hand Salary Calculator: Calculate Take-Home Pay in India

Estimate your net salary after deductions like income tax, EPF, and more. Perfect for employees, HR professionals, and students in India.

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Please enter a valid gross monthly salary (≥ 0).
Your total monthly salary before deductions
Please enter a valid HRA exemption (≥ 0).
House Rent Allowance exemption (optional)
Please enter a valid amount (≥ 0).
Other tax-exempt allowances (e.g., LTA, food coupons, monthly)
Please enter a valid EPF rate (0–12%).
Employee Provident Fund contribution, default 12%
Please select a financial year.
Tax regime for calculations

Your Guide to In-Hand Salary Calculations in India

What’s an In-Hand Salary Calculator?

This tool estimates your net salary after deductions like income tax, EPF, and professional tax, based on gross salary and allowances. Ideal for employees and students in India.

How In-Hand Salary Is Calculated

Steps used:

Gross Annual Salary:

Gross Annual = Gross Monthly × 12

Taxable Income:

Taxable Income = Gross Annual - HRA Exemption - Other Exemptions - Standard Deduction (₹50,000)

Income Tax:

Based on FY tax slabs (e.g., FY 2024-25 new regime)

Deductions:

EPF = Gross Monthly × EPF %; Professional Tax (e.g., ₹200/month)

In-Hand Salary:

In-Hand = Gross Monthly - (Income Tax/12) - EPF - Professional Tax

Our calculator provides accurate results with clear steps!

Understanding Your Results

Your results include:

Component Description
In-Hand Salary Net monthly take-home pay (₹).
Income Tax Monthly tax deduction (₹).
EPF Deduction Monthly EPF contribution (₹).

Why Use an In-Hand Salary Calculator?

Plan your finances effectively:

Budget Planning

Know your take-home pay.

Salary Negotiation

Understand net salary offers.

Learn Taxation

Understand salary deductions.

Key Considerations for In-Hand Salary Calculations

Ensure accurate results:

Estimates are based on standard tax slabs and deductions. Actual salary may vary due to additional allowances or investments.

Uses new tax regime by default. Old regime or deductions (e.g., 80C) may reduce tax liability.

Includes EPF and professional tax. Employer-specific deductions (e.g., insurance) are not covered.

Frequently Asked Questions About In-Hand Salary

Questions about calculating take-home salary in India? Here are answers to guide your financial planning:

It estimates your net monthly salary after deductions like income tax, EPF, and professional tax, based on gross salary.

Net Salary = Gross Monthly - (Income Tax/12) - EPF - Professional Tax, after adjusting for exemptions.

Uses the new tax regime for FY 2024-25 or 2023-24. Old regime requires additional inputs.

Yes! Ideal for commerce or accounting students learning salary and tax calculations.

Yes! All calculations are done locally in your browser, with no data stored.