₹38 LPA In-Hand Salary Calculator — Take-Home Pay 2026
Updated October 2026
If you earn ₹38 LPA CTC in India, your actual in-hand salary depends on PF contributions, professional tax, and whether you choose the new or old tax regime. This page breaks down your estimated monthly take-home pay for FY 2025-26 using standard salary structure assumptions (40% basic, 40% HRA, 20% special allowance). Use the comparison below to see which tax regime saves you more at ₹38 LPA.
Salary Inputs
Start quick, then open detailed assumptions if your offer letter has PF, gratuity, or variable-pay details.
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 · Income-tax Act, 2025 · Tax rules source
INR
INR
Leave blank for the available state rule. Enter 0 for no deduction. Maximum Rs 2,500 per year; amounts above the limit are capped.
INR
Used for HRA exemption in old regime.
Tax Year 2026-27 (current)
Annualized salary estimate (12 months)
Monthly In-Hand
₹2,47,163
Annual In-Hand
₹29,65,951
| Deduction | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Employee PF | ₹29,360 | ₹2,447 |
| Professional Tax | ₹2,500 | ₹208 |
| Income Tax | ₹6,90,578 | ₹57,548 |
Professional tax: Monthly gross below Rs 25,000: nil; Rs 25,000 or more: Rs 200/month, Rs 300 in February (from April 2025). Uses average monthly gross across 12 months; monthly take-home is an annual average. State rules
CTC Breakdown
| Basic salary (annual) | ₹17,10,000 |
| HRA (annual) | ₹6,84,000 |
| Special allowance (balancing, annual) | ₹12,94,389 |
| Variable pay in CTC | ₹0 |
| Variable pay counted as paid | ₹0 |
| Employer PF contribution (annual) | ₹29,360 |
| Gratuity (annual, not in monthly pay) | ₹82,251 |
| Total CTC | ₹38,00,000 |
Taxable Income
| Gross salary (annual) | ₹36,88,389 |
| Less: standard deduction (new regime) | -₹75,000 |
| Less: HRA exemption | -₹0 |
| Less: professional tax (old regime only) | -₹0 |
| Less: old-regime deductions | -₹0 |
| Taxable income | ₹36,13,389 |
| Slab tax before rebate | ₹6,64,017 |
| Less: Section 87A rebate | -₹0 |
| Less: rebate marginal relief | -₹0 |
| Tax after rebate and relief | ₹6,64,017 |
| Add: surcharge | ₹0 |
| Less: surcharge marginal relief | -₹0 |
| Tax before cess | ₹6,64,017 |
| Add: 4% cess | ₹26,561 |
| Final income tax | ₹6,90,578 |
In-Hand Summary
| Gross salary (annual) | ₹36,88,389 |
| Less: employee PF | -₹29,360 |
| Less: professional tax | -₹2,500 |
| Less: other payroll deductions | -₹0 |
| Less: income tax (incl. 4% cess) | -₹6,90,578 |
| Net annual in-hand | ₹29,65,951 |
| Net monthly in-hand | ₹2,47,163 |
New vs Old Tax Regime
new Regime
Recommended₹2,47,163/mo
₹29,65,951/year in-hand
Tax: ₹6,90,578
old Regime
₹2,27,425/mo
₹27,29,100/year in-hand
Tax: ₹9,27,429
You save ₹2,36,851 in income tax with the new regime.
Payslip Details
These details are used only in the downloaded payslip PDF.
Formula used
- CTC = Basic + HRA + Special Allowance + Variable Pay + Employer PF + Gratuity.
- Gross salary = CTC - Employer PF - Gratuity - unpaid variable pay.
- PF uses effective-dated ceilings across the selected tax year, assuming existing EPF membership and basic as PF wages unless changed in detailed inputs. September 2026 is split at 17 September; monthly results are annual averages.
- Taxable income = Gross salary - standard deduction - HRA exemption in old regime - professional tax in old regime - eligible old-regime deductions (minimum zero).
- Income tax = slab tax - Section 87A rebate + 4% cess on tax after rebate.
- Monthly in-hand = (Gross salary - Employee PF - Professional Tax - Income Tax - other payroll deductions) / 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary for ₹38 LPA in India?
At ₹38 LPA CTC, your in-hand salary typically ranges based on tax regime, PF deductions, and professional tax. Use the calculator on this page for an exact estimate.
Is ₹38 LPA a good salary in India?
₹38 LPA is considered above average salary in most Indian metros, depending on city and experience level.
New vs old tax regime — which is better?
The new regime offers lower rates with fewer deductions. The old regime benefits those with HRA, 80C investments, and home loan interest. This page compares both side-by-side.