20 LPA in-hand salary (FY 2026-27)
A 20 LPA cost-to-company on a standard structure, computed through the exact statutory steps — employer contributions, provident fund, professional tax (Karnataka), and income tax — with no additional deductions claimed.
Monthly in-hand (new regime)
₹1,33,558
₹16,02,692 per year
Annual income tax
₹1,64,428
8.8% effective · ₹1,34,480 employer-side in CTC
Old regime vs new regime at 20 LPA
With zero deductions claimed, the new regime yields ₹1,33,558 monthly against ₹1,18,865 under the old regime — the new regime wins this baseline. Rent, Section 80C investments, NPS, and home-loan interest can change the answer: compare both regimes with your actual deductions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the in-hand salary for 20 LPA in India?
On a standard structure under the new regime for FY 2026-27, a 20 LPA CTC yields about ₹1,33,558 per month (₹16,02,692 per year) after PF, professional tax, and income tax, with no additional deductions claimed.
How much income tax is paid on 20 LPA?
About ₹1,64,428 per year under the new regime (an effective rate of 8.8% of CTC), including cess.
Why is the in-hand for 20 LPA less than 20 ÷ 12 lakh per month?
Because ₹1,34,480 of the CTC is employer-side (provident fund, gratuity accrual) and never reaches gross pay, and the remainder bears employee PF, professional tax, and income tax.
Can these numbers change with my deductions?
Yes — rent (HRA), Section 80C investments, NPS, health insurance, and home-loan interest all change the old-regime result. Use the calculator with your actual figures; this guide assumes none.
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Figures computed for FY 2026-27 on a standard salary structure with Karnataka professional tax and no deduction claims; your structure, state, and claims will change them. Based on official government provisions — verify against the latest publications (incometax.gov.in).