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Calculate take-home salary from CTC with HRA, PF and all deductions.
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The Salary Calculator breaks down your CTC (Cost to Company) into take-home salary, showing all deductions including PF, Professional Tax and HRA.

CTC vs Gross vs Net Salary

TermMeaning
CTCTotal cost employer pays including all benefits
Gross SalaryCTC minus employer PF and gratuity
Net/Take HomeGross minus employee PF, professional tax, TDS

Typical Salary Components

Basic Salary = 40% of CTC
HRA = 50% of Basic (metro cities)
Special Allowance = Remaining amount
PF = 12% of Basic (employee + employer)
Professional Tax = ₹200/month (varies by state)
Gratuity = 4.81% of Basic

How to Increase Take-Home Salary

  • 📋 Claim HRA if living in rented house
  • 📋 Submit rent receipts to HR
  • 📋 Declare 80C investments to reduce TDS
  • 📋 Submit food coupons / LTA claims
  • 📋 Choose NPS option for additional tax benefit
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is take-home salary calculated from CTC?

Take-home pay is your CTC minus deductions like provident fund, professional tax, and income tax, along with any other employer-side components that are not paid in cash.

What is the difference between CTC and in-hand salary?

CTC is the total cost to the company including benefits and contributions, while in-hand salary is the actual amount credited to your account after all deductions.

Why is my in-hand salary lower than my CTC?

CTC includes items like employer provident fund contributions, gratuity, and benefits that are not part of your monthly cash salary, which is why the take-home amount is lower.