In-hand salary for 4.5 LPA (FY 2026-27)
A CTC of ₹4.5 lakh a year works out to about ₹33,700 a month in hand under the new tax regime, after PF, professional tax and income tax.
Monthly in-hand salary
₹33,700
New regime · ₹4,04,400 a year
- Old regime
- ₹33,700 a month
- Income tax (new)
- ₹0 a year
- Gross pay
- ₹35,700 a month
- Your PF
- ₹1,800 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 | ₹4,50,000 | ₹4,50,000 |
| Employer PF | −₹21,600 | −₹21,600 |
| Gross salary | ₹4,28,400 | ₹4,28,400 |
| Your PF | −₹21,600 | −₹21,600 |
| Professional tax | −₹2,400 | −₹2,400 |
| Taxable income | ₹3,53,400 | ₹3,54,400 |
| Income tax with cess | −₹0 | −₹0 |
| In hand a year | ₹4,04,400 | ₹4,04,400 |
| In hand a month | ₹33,700 | ₹33,700 |
A month's payslip at 4.5 LPA
Under the new tax regime, income tax (TDS) is spread evenly across the year.
| Gross pay | ₹35,700 |
|---|---|
| Your PF | −₹1,800 |
| Professional tax | −₹200 |
| Income tax (TDS) | −₹0 |
| Credited to your bank | ₹33,700 |
Professional tax is typically ₹200 monthly (₹300 in one month in some states), while some states have no charge.
How changes in salary structure affect it
The same ₹4.5 lakh CTC, divided in a different way. Refer to your offer letter to see which applies.
| Structure | Regime | In hand a month |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay 40% of CTC, PF on full basic (the figures above) | New | ₹33,700 |
| Basic pay 50% of CTC | New | ₹32,800 |
| PF capped at ₹1,800 a month (₹15,000 wage ceiling) | New | ₹33,700 |
| Employer PF paid on top of the CTC | New | ₹35,500 |
| Gratuity (4.81% of basic) included in the CTC | New | ₹32,979 |
| No PF deducted | New | ₹37,300 |
| ₹1.5 lakh of 80C (PF included) and ₹25,000 of health insurance (80D) | Old | ₹33,700 |
Old or new tax regime?
The new regime has no income tax on this salary, giving you at least as much as the old regime regardless of deductions.
In-hand salary near 4.5 LPA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand pay for a 4.5 LPA salary?
Around ₹33,700 a month (₹4,04,400 yearly) for FY 2026-27 under the new tax system, with basic pay at 40% of CTC, PF of 12% of basic from both you and your employer, and ₹2,400 yearly professional tax. Without other deductions, the old system also gives ₹33,700 monthly.
How much tax is on a 4.5 LPA income?
₹0 yearly under the new system, with taxable income at ₹3,53,400 after a ₹75,000 standard deduction. No tax is needed as the income is within the ₹12 lakh limit for a Section 87A rebate. The old system gives ₹0 before other deductions.
What is the gross monthly pay for 4.5 LPA?
CTC divided by 12 equals ₹37,500. Monthly gross is ₹35,700 since the employer's ₹1,800 PF is within CTC and goes to your PF account.
Which tax regime is better for 4.5 LPA, old or new?
The new system has no tax on this salary, ensuring you keep at least as much as the old system, no matter your deductions.
What is the PF deduction from a 4.5 LPA salary?
₹1,800 monthly: 12% of the ₹15,000 basic, matched by the employer. If PF is on the ₹15,000 wage ceiling, it's ₹1,800 monthly, raising in-hand pay to about ₹33,700.
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