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₹18 LPA in India: estimated monthly in-hand salary

Quick answer: under SalaryExit’s default scenario for this page (new regime, state PT placeholder, PF derived from an assumed Basic+DA split), estimated monthly in-hand is roughly ₹1,29,141.67 before any additional payroll items not modeled here.

Eighteen LPA is where tax progression becomes more visible in annual terms. The engine applies configured slabs and a simplified rebate model — use the tax regime calculator if old-regime deductions could change your story.

Last updated: March 2026FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) tax slabs in engine

How SalaryExit calculates estimates (methodology, FY scope, and limits).

Monthly breakdown (illustrative)

LineMonthly
Gross₹1,50,000
Employee PF (estimate)₹1,800
Professional tax (placeholder)₹208.33
TDS spread (estimate)₹18,850
Estimated in-hand₹1,29,141.67

Where your monthly gross goes (same numbers as the table)

Est. in-hand
TDS (spread)
  • Est. in-hand: 1,29,142
  • Employee PF: 1,800
  • Professional tax: 208
  • TDS (spread): 18,850

Annual tax + cess (engine estimate): ₹2,26,200.

At ₹18 LPA — what usually matters

Band-specific context (not duplicated on other LPA pages). Still illustrative — tune the calculators for your payslip.

  • ₹18L gross is a range where regime choice (old vs new) and deduction mix deserve a dedicated comparison — don’t assume new regime from this page alone.
  • Home loan principal/80C and NPS tier-2 style choices are not individually modeled; the salary breakdown calculator is better for itemized old-regime playbooks.
  • If you are cross-offering between Bangalore and a tier-2 city, equal gross does not mean equal lifestyle — stress-test rent as a separate line item.
  • Variable pay as a high fraction of CTC reduces predictability of monthly in-hand — align on what hits payroll monthly.

Assumptions used on this page

  • Gross salary: ₹18,00,000 per year.
  • Tax regime: new (115BAC-style modeling as configured in SalaryExit).
  • Professional tax: ₹2,500/year placeholder — replace with your state.
  • PF: derived from assumed Basic+DA annual of ₹8,10,000 (45% of gross) unless your employer uses a different PF wage.
  • ₹18 LPA is interpreted as ₹18,00,000 gross per year.

Engine warnings: In-hand is an estimate: actual TDS may differ due to proofs, perquisites, arrears, and surcharges. The monthly TDS line is annual tax ÷ 12 for planning — not a payslip TDS schedule.

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After tax — what about rent and city?

This band page is gross → in-hand only. To stress-test rent, commute, and lifestyle spend in a real city scenario, use the tools below — same engines, different question.

Nearby salary bands

Compare similar LPA pages (same engine assumptions across bands).

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Editorial note. SalaryExit publishes educational estimates with stated assumptions — not tax filing advice, legal opinions, or employer-certified payroll. Read the methodology and disclaimer. FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) tax slabs in engine. Site content last reviewed: March 2026.

FAQ

Is ₹18 LPA gross the same as ₹18 LPA CTC?

Not always. CTC may include employer contributions and non-cash costs. This page interprets the band as annual gross salary for the illustrated scenario unless you change inputs in the calculator.

Why does my payslip differ from this estimate?

Payslips reflect actual TDS smoothing, proofs, perquisites, bonuses, and employer-specific PF definitions. This page shows a single transparent scenario using the centralized engine.

Should I choose old or new tax regime based on this page?

This illustration uses the new regime for a common baseline. Compare regimes explicitly using the tax regime calculator and validate with a qualified professional for filing.