18 LPA In-Hand Salary Calculator
Estimate the monthly in-hand salary for 18 LPA in India after income tax, PF, professional tax, deductions, and old vs new tax regime comparison.
Estimated Monthly In-Hand
₹1,35,433
Where your CTC goes
iMonthly
In-Hand
₹1,35,433
In-hand
90.3%
Income tax
8.4%
Other deductions
1.3%
Best choice: New Regime
Save ₹1,53,400/year compared to the other regime.
What this means at 18 LPA
At 18 LPA, your monthly in-hand salary depends heavily on regime choice, PF, professional tax, bonus structure, and deductions.
PayVerdict estimates annual tax at ₹1,50,800 under the selected best regime, with annual take-home of ₹16,25,200.
The old-regime deduction assumption is ₹1,50,000. Increasing eligible deductions can change the verdict.
Salary breakdown
Old vs new regime
Same salary inputs, compared under both FY 2025-26 regimes.
Break-even deduction insight
Old regime beats new regime only if deductions exceed ₹6,43,000. You entered ₹1,50,000.
Deduction impact for 18 LPA
Deductions mostly affect old-regime taxable income. New regime can still win when lower slab rates outweigh the benefit of deductions, especially if your actual exemptions are limited.
Assumptions and disclaimer
- Last updated for India FY 2025-26 tax assumptions.
- India FY 2025-26, salaried individual, estimate only.
- Annual bonus is treated as part of CTC for v1 breakdown purposes.
- Old regime considers the entered deduction amount. New regime only applies standard deduction in this estimate.
- Surcharge is estimated above applicable high-income brackets, with marginal relief and 4% health and education cess.
- Salary data stays in your browser and is not stored or shared.
PayVerdict provides estimates for educational purposes only. Actual tax liability and take-home salary may vary based on employer structure, deductions, exemptions, state rules, special income, and future legal changes. Please consult a qualified tax professional before making financial decisions.
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FAQ
How much is 18 LPA in-hand salary per month?
With PayVerdict's default FY 2025-26 assumptions, 18 LPA is estimated at about ₹1,35,433 per month after tax, PF, and professional tax.
Which tax regime is better for 18 LPA?
The new regime is better in this estimate. The result can change if your deductions, HRA, salary structure, or other income are different.
Does 18 LPA include PF and bonus?
CTC can include fixed pay, bonus, employer benefits, and PF structure. This page treats the entered salary as annual CTC and keeps bonus at zero for a clean estimate.
How does professional tax affect in-hand salary?
Professional tax is a small annual deduction that varies by state. This estimate uses ₹2,400 per year as a default assumption.
Is this salary calculation exact?
No. It is an educational estimate for salaried individuals. Employer structure, exemptions, state rules, surcharge, cess, and future law changes can affect the final amount.