In-hand salary for 6.5 LPA (FY 2026-27)
A CTC of ₹6.5 lakh a year works out to about ₹48,767 a month in hand under the new tax regime, after PF, professional tax and income tax.
Monthly in-hand salary
₹48,767
New regime · ₹5,85,200 a year
- Old regime
- ₹47,073 a month
- Income tax (new)
- ₹0 a year
- Gross pay
- ₹51,567 a month
- Your PF
- ₹2,600 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 | ₹6,50,000 | ₹6,50,000 |
| Employer PF | −₹31,200 | −₹31,200 |
| Gross salary | ₹6,18,800 | ₹6,18,800 |
| Your PF | −₹31,200 | −₹31,200 |
| Professional tax | −₹2,400 | −₹2,400 |
| Taxable income | ₹5,43,800 | ₹5,35,200 |
| Income tax with cess | −₹0 | −₹20,322 |
| In hand a year | ₹5,85,200 | ₹5,64,878 |
| In hand a month | ₹48,767 | ₹47,073 |
A month's payslip at 6.5 LPA
The new tax regime divides income tax (TDS) evenly across the year.
| Gross pay | ₹51,567 |
|---|---|
| Your PF | −₹2,600 |
| Professional tax | −₹200 |
| Income tax (TDS) | −₹0 |
| Credited to your bank | ₹48,767 |
Professional tax is typically ₹200 monthly (₹300 for one month in certain states), with no charge in some areas.
How the salary structure affects it
The ₹6.5 lakh CTC can be divided in different ways. Refer to your offer letter to see which structure is used.
| Structure | Regime | In hand a month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay 40% of CTC, PF on full basic (the figures above) | New | ₹48,767 |
| Basic pay 50% of CTC | New | ₹47,467 |
| PF capped at ₹1,800 a month (₹15,000 wage ceiling) | New | ₹50,367 |
| Employer PF paid on top of the CTC | New | ₹51,367 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) included in the CTC | New | ₹47,725 |
| No PF deducted | New | ₹53,967 |
| ₹1.5 lakh of 80C (PF included) and ₹25,000 of health insurance (80D) | Old | ₹48,767 |
Old or new tax regime?
With this salary, the new regime means no income tax is charged, so you receive at least the same amount as under the old regime, regardless of deductions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary for a 6.5 LPA package?
For FY 2026-27, under the new tax regime, it's about ₹48,767 monthly (₹5,85,200 yearly), with basic pay at 40% of CTC, PF of 12% of basic included in CTC for both you and your employer, and ₹2,400 yearly professional tax. Under the old regime without extra deductions, it comes to ₹47,073 a month.
How much is the income tax on a 6.5 LPA salary?
Under the new regime, ₹0 annually on taxable income of ₹5,43,800 due to the ₹75,000 standard deduction and the Section 87A rebate covering incomes under ₹12 lakh. Under the old regime, it amounts to ₹20,322 before other deductions.
What is the monthly salary before deductions on a 6.5 LPA?
With the CTC split into 12, it stands at ₹54,167. The monthly gross salary is ₹51,567, as ₹2,600 of employer's PF each month is included in CTC but directed to your PF account.
Which tax regime is better for 6.5 LPA: old or new?
With no income tax charged at this salary level under the new regime, it leaves you with the same or more than the old regime, regardless of your deductions.
What is the PF deduction for a 6.5 LPA salary?
The deduction is ₹2,600 monthly: 12% of a ₹21,667 monthly basic, matched by the employer. If the employer limits PF to the ₹15,000 wage ceiling, it's ₹1,800 a month, raising in-hand pay to about ₹50,367.
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