In-hand salary for 5.5 LPA (FY 2026-27)
A CTC of ₹5.5 lakh a year works out to about ₹41,233 a month in hand under the new tax regime, after PF, professional tax and income tax.
Monthly in-hand salary
₹41,233
New regime · ₹4,94,800 a year
- Old regime
- ₹41,233 a month
- Income tax (new)
- ₹0 a year
- Gross pay
- ₹43,633 a month
- Your PF
- ₹2,200 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 | ₹5,50,000 | ₹5,50,000 |
| Employer PF | −₹26,400 | −₹26,400 |
| Gross salary | ₹5,23,600 | ₹5,23,600 |
| Your PF | −₹26,400 | −₹26,400 |
| Professional tax | −₹2,400 | −₹2,400 |
| Taxable income | ₹4,48,600 | ₹4,44,800 |
| Income tax with cess | −₹0 | −₹0 |
| In hand a year | ₹4,94,800 | ₹4,94,800 |
| In hand a month | ₹41,233 | ₹41,233 |
A month's payslip at 5.5 LPA
Under the new tax regime, income tax (TDS) is spread evenly throughout the year.
| Gross pay | ₹43,633 |
|---|---|
| Your PF | −₹2,200 |
| Professional tax | −₹200 |
| Income tax (TDS) | −₹0 |
| Credited to your bank | ₹41,233 |
Professional tax is normally ₹200 monthly (₹300 in one month in certain states), while some states do not charge it.
How changes in salary structure affect it
The ₹5.5 lakh CTC can be divided in different ways. See your offer letter to know which applies to you.
| Structure | Regime | In hand a month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay 40% of CTC, PF on full basic (the figures above) | New | ₹41,233 |
| Basic pay 50% of CTC | New | ₹40,133 |
| PF capped at ₹1,800 a month (₹15,000 wage ceiling) | New | ₹42,033 |
| Employer PF paid on top of the CTC | New | ₹43,433 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) included in the CTC | New | ₹40,352 |
| No PF deducted | New | ₹45,633 |
| ₹1.5 lakh of 80C (PF included) and ₹25,000 of health insurance (80D) | Old | ₹41,233 |
Old or new tax regime?
At this salary, the new regime charges no income tax, so you get at least as much as with the old regime, no matter your deductions.
In-hand salary near 5.5 LPA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the take-home pay for 5.5 LPA?
The in-hand pay is about ₹41,233 per month (₹4,94,800 annually) with the new tax system for FY 2026-27. This calculation assumes basic pay is 40% of CTC, PF includes 12% of basic from both you and your employer within the CTC, and ₹2,400 yearly professional tax. With the old regime and no other deductions, it's still ₹41,233 monthly.
How much tax is payable on a 5.5 LPA salary?
Under the new tax regime, you owe ₹0 annually on a taxable income of ₹4,48,600 after the ₹75,000 standard deduction. Taxable income remains under the ₹12 lakh limit for the Section 87A rebate, so no tax is owed. It's also ₹0 with the old regime before extra deductions.
What is the gross monthly salary for 5.5 LPA?
By dividing the CTC by 12, your salary is ₹45,833. Monthly gross pay is ₹43,633, since the employer's PF of ₹2,200 monthly is part of the CTC but goes into your PF account, not your salary.
Is the old or new tax system better for 5.5 LPA?
The new tax system results in no income tax for this salary, leaving you with at least the same or more than the old system, regardless of deductions.
What PF is taken out from a 5.5 LPA salary?
The PF amount is ₹2,200 every month: 12% of basic pay of ₹18,333 monthly, with a matching amount from your employer. If the employer uses the ₹15,000 wage ceiling for PF, it's ₹1,800 monthly, and your in-hand pay increases to around ₹42,033 monthly.
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