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Calculate net take-home salary after PF, income tax, and all deductions.
Gross Monthly Salary
Total Monthly Deductions
Net Monthly Salary
Annual Net Salary
PF Deduction
Estimated Income Tax
Total Deductions %
The gap between gross salary (what your offer letter states) and take-home (what actually lands in your bank account) can be 25-40%, a shock for many employees experiencing their first payslip. Net salary is calculated by deducting Employee Provident Fund (12% of basic), income tax (progressive, 0-30%), professional tax (state-dependent, ₹0-₹2,500 annually), and other deductions (health insurance, loan EMIs, investment commitments). Understanding net salary is fundamental for personal financial planning: you can only budget and invest from net income, not gross. Additionally, optimizing tax through Section 80C, 80D, and other deductions can increase net salary by 5-10% without any salary hike. This calculator helps you understand your complete deduction breakdown and actual take-home, providing clarity for budgeting and showing potential savings through tax optimization.
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