CTC to In-hand Salary Calculator

Convert your Cost to Company (CTC) to approximate monthly take-home salary. Understand the breakup of your salary components.

Calculate Take-home Salary

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Typically 40-50% of CTC
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Usually 40-50% of basic
Varies by state (₹0-300)
Insurance, etc.

Salary Breakdown

Enter your CTC to see the salary breakdown.

Understanding CTC vs In-hand Salary

What is CTC?

CTC (Cost to Company) is the total amount a company spends on an employee annually. It includes:

  • Gross Salary (Basic + HRA + Allowances)
  • Employer's EPF contribution (12% of Basic)
  • Gratuity provision (~4.81% of Basic)
  • Insurance, bonuses, and other benefits

Why In-hand is Less Than CTC?

In-hand = CTC - Employer EPF (12% of Basic) - Gratuity (~4.81% of Basic) - Employee EPF (12% of Basic) - Professional Tax - Income Tax (TDS) - Other deductions

Typical CTC Breakup

  • Basic40-50% of CTC
  • HRA40-50% of Basic
  • Special AllowanceRemaining amount
  • Employer EPF12% of Basic (max ₹1,800/month)
  • Gratuity~4.81% of Basic

FAQs

CTC includes employer's PF, gratuity, and other benefits that don't come directly to you. Additionally, your salary has deductions like employee PF, professional tax, and income tax.

Both employer and employee contribute 12% of (Basic + DA) to EPF. The statutory limit is Basic of ₹15,000/month, but many companies contribute on actual basic.

Gratuity is calculated as (15/26) × Basic × Years, which works out to about 4.81% of basic annually. Companies provision this amount though you receive it only after 5 years of service.

Always understand the complete breakup. Higher EPF means better retirement savings but lower immediate take-home. Variable pay affects actual vs promised CTC. Compare offers on in-hand basis.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a basic estimator. Actual in-hand depends on your specific salary structure, variable components, and company policies.