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Calculate your in-hand salary, deductions etc.

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Take home salary per month

₹ 1,05,000

Take home salary per annum

₹ 12,60,000

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Overview

The IDFC FIRST Bank salary calculator is an efficient way to calculate your in-hand salary and other components, streamlining this process with accuracy and ease. This tool ensures precision, saving you time and eliminating the guesswork associated with manual calculations. Whether you are a salaried employee or a new job seeker, this salary calculator provides a detailed breakdown of your salary structure, helping you understand your earnings better. Experience the convenience and precision of IDFC FIRST Bank salary calculator tool today... Know more

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What is a salary calculator?

A salary calculator is an online tool designed to help employees and employers determine the exact amount of in-hand salary, after deductions such as taxes, provident fund contributions, and other allowances. By inputting details like your gross salary, bonus, and other earnings, the salary calculator provides a comprehensive breakdown of your salary components. This helps you understand your take-home pay more clearly. In India, salary calculators are particularly useful for breaking down the complexities of the salary structure, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial planning.

What are the components of the salary structure?

A salary structure comprises various components, each contributing to the overall compensation an employee receives. The primary components include:

Basic Salary

This is the core of the salary structure, constituting a 40-60 percentage of the total CTC (Cost to Company). It is the base on which other components are calculated and is fully taxable.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Provided to cover accommodation expenses, HRA is partially exempt from tax, depending on the rent paid and the city of residence.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

This is a cost-of-living adjustment allowance, aimed at counteracting inflation. It is commonly provided to government employees and pensioners.

Special Allowance

This component is added to ensure the gross salary meets the agreed CTC. It is fully taxable.

Conveyance Allowance

Given to meet travel expenses from home to office, this allowance is partially exempt from tax up to a specified limit.

Medical Allowance

Provided for medical expenses, this allowance is taxable, but reimbursements can be tax-free up to a certain limit.

Provident Fund (PF)

A retirement benefit, PF is deducted from the employee’s salary and matched by the employer. It is tax-exempt under certain conditions. Both employer and employee together contribute 12% of the employee’s basic salary every month.

Professional Tax

Levied by state governments, this is a small tax amount deducted from the salary, subject to a maximum limit of up to ₹2,500.

How do salary calculators work?

Salary calculators operate by taking key salary details and applying relevant tax laws and deduction rules to compute the net salary. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how a salary calculator works:

  • 01

    Input Basic Details

    The user enters basic details like gross salary, HRA, special allowance, bonuses, and other earnings into the calculator.

  • 02

    Specify Deductions

    The user then inputs deductions such as Provident Fund contributions, professional tax, and any other specific deductions applicable.

  • 03

    Apply Tax Rules

    The calculator applies the current income tax slabs and rules to determine the tax liability. It also considers exemptions like HRA, conveyance, and medical reimbursements.

  • 04

    Calculate Net Salary

    Based on the inputs and applied rules, the calculator processes the information to provide the net in-hand salary.

Salary calculator example

Suppose your gross salary is ₹12,00,000 per annum. Here's a simplified breakdown using the salary calculator:

Salary distribution

Gross salary

₹ 12,00,000

  • Basic salary
    ₹ 4,80,000
  • HRA
    ₹2,40,000
  • Special allowance
    ₹3,00,000
  • Medical allowance
    ₹₹ 15,000
  • Conveyance allowance
    ₹19,200
  • Professional Tax
    ₹2,500
  • Provident Fund (Employee Contribution)
    ₹ 57,600

Gross Salary Breakdown

  • Basic Salary:₹4,80,000
  • HRA:₹2,40,000
  • Special Allowance:₹3,00,000
  • Conveyance Allowance:₹19,200
  • Medical Allowance:₹15,000
  • Provident Fund (Employee Contribution):₹57,600
  • Professional Tax:₹2,500

Total Gross Salary

  • Total gross salary calculation: ₹4,80,000 (Basic Salary)
  •  + ₹2,40,000 (HRA)
  •  + ₹3,00,000 (Special Allowance)
  •  + ₹19,200 (Conveyance Allowance)
  •  + ₹15,000 (Medical Allowance)
  • Total Gross Salary = ₹10,54,200

Deductions

  • Provident Fund (Employee Contribution): ₹57,600
  • Professional Tax: ₹2,500

Tax Calculation

Net In-hand Salary

Benefits of a salary calculator in India

Accuracy

The IDFC FIRST Bank salary calculator eliminates the risk of human error, providing accurate and reliable calculations.

Time saving

Quickly compute your salary without the need for complex manual calculations, saving valuable time.

Financial planning

With clear insights into your earnings and deductions, the salary calculator aids in effective financial planning.

User friendly

Designed for ease of use, it requires minimal input and delivers instant results.

Comprehensive breakdown

Offers a detailed breakdown of salary components, enhancing transparency and understanding of your earnings.

Frequently asked questions

Does the CTC salary calculator consider and calculate tax deductions?

Yes, the CTC salary calculator considers and calculates tax deductions. It applies the current income tax slabs and rules, including exemptions like HRA, conveyance, and medical reimbursements, to provide an accurate estimate of your net take-home salary.

What do I need to know and have, to use the take-home salary calculator in India?

What are the main components of the salary structure?

What is the basic salary formula?

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What is the Cost to Company (CTC)?

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