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5 LPA In-Hand Salary in India 2026 — Exact Monthly Breakdown

What is the exact in-hand salary for 5 LPA CTC in India? Complete monthly breakdown with PF, HRA, income tax, and city-wise differences for FY 2026-27.

By PayCalc Pro Team

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₹5 LPA CTC — Monthly In-Hand Salary (FY 2026-27)

₹5 LPA is a common fresher and entry-level salary in India. Here's the exact breakdown.

Salary Components at 5 LPA

ComponentAnnualMonthly
Basic (50%)₹2,50,000₹20,833
HRA (50% of basic, metro)₹1,25,000₹10,417
Special Allowance₹85,462₹7,122
Employer PF (in CTC)₹18,000₹1,500
Gratuity (in CTC)₹14,423₹1,202
**Total CTC****₹5,00,000****₹41,667**

Deductions

DeductionMonthly
Employee PF (12% of basic)₹1,800
Professional Tax₹200
Income Tax (New Regime)₹0 (below ₹12L threshold)

Final Monthly In-Hand: ~₹36,800

Under the new tax regime FY 2026-27, income up to ₹12 lakh is effectively zero-tax (87A rebate). So for ₹5 LPA, you pay zero income tax.

City-Wise In-Hand

CityMonthly In-Hand
Metro (Delhi/Mumbai)~₹36,800
Non-Metro (Pune/Hyd)~₹36,300

Use our CTC to In-Hand Calculator for your exact number.

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