Salary report · FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)
15 LPA in-hand salary
Exact take-home from a ₹15 lakh CTC — dual tax regime, PF assumptions, and a Gen Z budget split.
Quick answer
At 15 LPA CTC, monthly in-hand is about ₹1,03,581 (new regime, FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)) — roughly ₹12,42,974/year after tax, employee PF, and professional tax. New regime ≈ ₹1,03,581/mo · Old regime ≈ ₹93,439/mo. Retune basic % below to match your offer.
Monthly in-hand · new regime
₹1,03,581
About ₹12,42,974/year after tax, employee PF, and professional tax. Basic modelled at 40% of CTC.
New regime
₹1,03,581/mo
Old regime
₹93,439/mo
Estimated monthly breakup
| Component | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (40% of CTC) | ₹50,000 | ₹6,00,000 |
| Employer PF (inside CTC) | ₹6,000 | ₹72,000 |
| Gratuity provision (inside CTC) | ₹2,405 | ₹28,860 |
| Gross salary | ₹1,16,595 | ₹13,99,140 |
| Income tax (chosen regime) | ₹6,814 | ₹81,766 |
| Employee PF | ₹6,000 | ₹72,000 |
| Professional tax | ₹200 | ₹2,400 |
| In-hand (take-home) | ₹1,03,581 | ₹12,42,974 |
Rates checked 15 July 2026 · FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27). Payslips vary — retune basic % below.
Is 15 LPA a good salary?
Mid-level. Senior IC / first-time manager territory. Regime choice and SIP automation matter more than lifestyle upgrades.
What ₹1,03,581/month can cover
Rent
₹25,895 – ₹36,253
Food & groceries
₹12,430 – ₹18,645
Transport
₹5,179 – ₹10,358
Save & invest
₹20,716 – ₹36,253
Metro: solid solo living + SIP if rent stays ≤35% of in-hand. Tier-2: affluent buffer.
Tune this for your offer
Prefill is 15 LPA. Change basic % or 80C to match your letter.
Cost to company — before anything is taken out.
Assumes EPF at 12% of basic, ₹2,400/yr professional tax, and the FY 2025-26 tax rules. Every payslip differs — tune it above.
What actually lands each month
Go with the new tax regime — it keeps ₹1,12,152 more in your pocket a year.
A sane way to split it
- Needs — rent, food, bills · 50%₹50,154
- Wants — the fun stuff · 30%₹30,092
- Save & invest · 20%₹20,062
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Common questions
- What is the in-hand salary for 15 LPA?
- About ₹1,03,581 per month (₹12,42,974/year) under the new tax regime with our default model: basic at 40% of CTC, employee PF at 12% of basic, ₹2,400/year professional tax, and FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) slabs. Your payslip can differ if basic %, variable pay, or PF wage base differs.
- Is 15 LPA a good salary in India?
- Senior IC / first-time manager territory. Regime choice and SIP automation matter more than lifestyle upgrades. Convert to monthly in-hand first (₹1,03,581 in our model), then check rent ≤35% of take-home and whether you can still automate SIP + a starter emergency fund.
- New vs old tax regime — which pays more at this CTC?
- Under default assumptions, the new regime leaves about ₹1,21,702 more per year (₹1,03,581/mo new vs ₹93,439/mo old). Old regime can win if you actually claim HRA + 80C/80D beyond EPF — retune deductions in the calculator.
- How do you calculate in-hand from CTC?
- In-hand ≈ gross salary − income tax − employee PF − professional tax. Gross strips employer PF and gratuity provision that sit inside CTC but never hit your account. We apply FY 2025-26 slabs, ₹75,000 (new) / ₹50,000 (old) standard deduction, and optional 80C on old regime.
- Why might my payslip differ from this number?
- Basic % of CTC, variable/bonus mix, RSU vesting, PF on capped vs full basic, state professional tax, metro HRA, and whether employer NPS sits inside CTC all move the needle. Use the calculator on this page with your offer’s fixed CTC and basic %.
Educational estimate only — not tax advice. Sources: Income Tax Department slabs & 87A rebate · EPFO PF rates · state professional tax typical max. Updated 15 July 2026.