In-Hand Salary for 11.5 LPA (FY 2026-27)
A CTC of ₹11.5 lakh a year works out to about ₹86,433 a month in hand under the new tax regime, after PF, professional tax and income tax.
Monthly in-hand salary
₹86,433
New regime · ₹10,37,200 a year
- Old regime
- ₹76,905 a month
- Income tax (new)
- ₹0 a year
- Gross pay
- ₹91,233 a month
- Your PF
- ₹4,600 a month
Assumes basic pay of 40% of CTC, PF of 12% of basic from you and your employer inside the CTC, ₹2,400 a year of professional tax, no other income and no deductions beyond PF. For a salaried person under 60.
Breakdown for a year
| Per year | New regime | Old regime |
|---|---|---|
| CTC | ₹11,50,000 | ₹11,50,000 |
| Employer PF | −₹55,200 | −₹55,200 |
| Gross salary | ₹10,94,800 | ₹10,94,800 |
| Your PF | −₹55,200 | −₹55,200 |
| Professional tax | −₹2,400 | −₹2,400 |
| Taxable income | ₹10,19,800 | ₹9,87,200 |
| Income tax with cess | −₹0 | −₹1,14,338 |
| In hand a year | ₹10,37,200 | ₹9,22,862 |
| In hand a month | ₹86,433 | ₹76,905 |
A month's payslip at 11.5 LPA
Under the new tax regime, income tax (TDS) is divided equally throughout the year.
| Gross pay | ₹91,233 |
|---|---|
| Your PF | −₹4,600 |
| Professional tax | −₹200 |
| Income tax (TDS) | −₹0 |
| Credited to your bank | ₹86,433 |
Professional tax is typically ₹200 per month (₹300 in one month in some states), with some states not charging it at all.
Effect of Different Salary Structures
The ₹11.5 lakh CTC can be divided in various ways. Refer to your offer letter to see your specific structure.
| Structure | Regime | In hand a month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay 40% of CTC, PF on full basic (the figures above) | New | ₹86,433 |
| Basic pay 50% of CTC | New | ₹84,133 |
| PF capped at ₹1,800 a month (₹15,000 wage ceiling) | New | ₹92,033 |
| Employer PF paid on top of the CTC | New | ₹91,033 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) included in the CTC | New | ₹84,590 |
| No PF deducted | New | ₹95,633 |
| ₹1.5 lakh of 80C (PF included) and ₹25,000 of health insurance (80D) | Old | ₹78,982 |
Old or new tax regime?
With this salary, the new regime imposes no income tax, so you'll receive at least as much as with the old regime, regardless of deductions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand pay if CTC is 11.5 LPA?
Around ₹86,433 each month (₹10,37,200 yearly) with the new tax regime for FY 2026-27. This assumes basic pay is 40% of CTC, 12% PF of basic from you and your employer included in CTC, and ₹2,400 yearly in professional tax. With no other deductions under the old regime, it is ₹76,905 each month.
How much tax must be paid on 11.5 LPA?
₹0 annually using the new regime, as taxable income is ₹10,19,800 after a ₹75,000 standard deduction. No tax because taxable income is within the ₹12 lakh limit due to the Section 87A rebate. Under the old regime, tax is ₹1,14,338 before extra deductions.
What is the monthly pay for 11.5 LPA before deductions?
When you divide the CTC by 12, you get ₹95,833. Your monthly gross pay is ₹91,233, because ₹4,600 from the employer's PF is included in the CTC. This amount goes into your PF account, not as part of your take-home pay.
Is the old regime or new regime more favourable for 11.5 LPA?
The new regime has zero income tax at this salary, giving you at least as much as the old regime no matter your deductions.
What PF is taken from 11.5 LPA?
₹4,600 monthly: 12% of basic pay, ₹38,333 monthly, matched by the employer. If the employer limits PF to the ₹15,000 salary ceiling, it's ₹1,800 monthly, raising your in-hand pay to around ₹92,033 monthly.
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