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Salary Calculator

Calculate your take-home salary from CTC with detailed breakdown of components and deductions

Annual CTC

₹6,00,000

Gross salary

Take-Home Salary

₹5,52,798

92.1% of CTC

Monthly Salary

₹46,067

Net monthly income

Total Deductions

₹47,202

Tax + PF + Other

Salary Components (%)

Fixed Allowances (Annual)

Personal Details

HRA Calculation

Salary Breakdown

Basic Salary: ₹2,40,000
HRA: ₹1,20,000
Dearness Allowance: ₹60,000
Conveyance: ₹19,200
Medical: ₹15,000
Special Allowance: ₹1,45,800
Other Allowances: ₹0

Gross Salary: ₹6,00,000

Deductions

Employee PF (12%): ₹28,800
Employee ESI (0.75%): ₹4,500
Professional Tax: ₹2,400
Income Tax: ₹11,502

Total Deductions: ₹47,202

Employer Contributions

Employer PF (12%): ₹28,800
Employer ESI (3.25%): ₹19,500
Gratuity (4.81%): ₹11,544

Total Employer Cost: ₹6,59,844

Tax Summary

Taxable Income: ₹5,21,200
Income Tax: ₹11,502
Effective Tax Rate: 1.9%

Monthly Breakdown

Gross Monthly

₹50,000

Monthly Deductions

₹3,934

Net Monthly

₹46,067

Take-Home %

92.1%

Understanding Salary Components

Salary Components

  • Basic Salary: Core component (30-50% of CTC)
  • HRA: House Rent Allowance (eligible for exemption)
  • DA: Dearness Allowance (cost of living adjustment)
  • Special Allowance: Balancing component
  • Conveyance: Transport allowance (tax-free up to ₹1,600/month)

Tax Optimization Tips

  • • Claim HRA exemption if paying rent
  • • Maximize Section 80C investments (₹1.5 lakh)
  • • Consider health insurance for 80D benefits
  • • Choose appropriate tax regime (old vs new)
  • • Plan tax-saving investments early in the year

PF & ESI Rules

  • • PF: 12% each from employee & employer
  • • ESI: Applicable if salary ≤ ₹21,000/month
  • • PF is tax-free on withdrawal after 5 years
  • • ESI provides medical benefits to employees
  • • Gratuity: 4.81% of basic salary

Salary Negotiation Tips

  • • Focus on CTC vs. take-home balance
  • • Negotiate for better component structure
  • • Consider perks like fuel, food allowances
  • • Evaluate total compensation package
  • • Understand tax implications of each component