₹21 lakh CTC salary breakup
A typical structure for a ₹21 lakh CTC (₹21,00,000 a year) in the new regime. The new regime gives the higher take-home pay with no extra deductions.
| Component | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary | ₹87,500 | ₹10,50,000 |
| House rent allowance | ₹43,750 | ₹5,25,000 |
| Special allowance | ₹36,541 | ₹4,38,495 |
| Gross salary | ₹1,67,791 | ₹20,13,495 |
| Employer PF | ₹3,000 | ₹36,000 |
| Gratuity | ₹4,209 | ₹50,505 |
| Your PF | − ₹3,000 | − ₹36,000 |
| Professional tax | − ₹208 | − ₹2,500 |
| Income tax (new regime) | − ₹16,267 | − ₹1,95,207 |
In-hand salary: ₹1,48,316 a month (₹17,79,788 a year).
How basic pay changes your in-hand salary
A higher basic raises gratuity and, if PF is on full basic, PF. With PF on the ₹25,000 ceiling:
| Basic salary | Monthly in-hand | Monthly PF (total) |
|---|---|---|
| 40% of CTC | ₹1,48,982 | ₹6,000 |
| 50% of CTC | ₹1,48,316 | ₹6,000 |
| 60% of CTC | ₹1,47,649 | ₹6,000 |
Compared with nearby CTCs
Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary for a ₹21 lakh CTC?
About ₹1,48,316 a month in the new tax regime for FY 2026-27, assuming basic pay at 50% of CTC, PF on the ₹25,000 wage ceiling, gratuity included in the CTC and ₹2,500 professional tax. In the old regime with no deductions beyond PF it is about ₹1,30,783.
How much income tax is deducted on a ₹21 lakh CTC?
About ₹1,95,207 a year (₹16,267 a month as TDS) in the new regime, and about ₹4,05,598 in the old regime with no deductions beyond PF.
How much PF is deducted on a ₹21 lakh CTC?
With PF on the ₹25,000 wage ceiling, you and your employer each contribute ₹3,000 a month. If your employer calculates PF on your full basic, each side becomes ₹10,500 a month and your in-hand pay falls by the difference.
How can I take home more on a ₹21 lakh CTC?
Ask whether PF can be on the wage ceiling, add employer NPS contributions (tax-free in both regimes up to a limit), and, if you pay rent and invest under 80C, compare the old regime, which allows HRA exemption.