Salary Tax Calculator

Salary-focused tax calculator hub for Indian users, linking salary tax pages and the full income tax calculator.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Salary tax pages

Use these pages for quick salary-level estimates, then use the full calculator for exact deductions and assumptions.

Tax on ₹6L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹8L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹10L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹12L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹15L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹20L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹30L salaryQuick estimate.Tax on ₹50L salaryQuick estimate.

Use full Income Tax CalculatorBest for exact income, deductions, age, and employment type.

May 2026 official-source check

This tax page is kept for FY 2025-26 / AY 2026-27 planning estimates. It should not be used as a final filing position without checking the Income Tax e-Filing portal, your Form 16, and any latest Budget/notification changes.

Tax slabsCross-check against Income Tax Department AY 2026-27 pages before major updates.

Regime choiceNew regime is treated as default in official guidance; opt-out rules differ for business/profession users.

HRA/deductionsHRA and deductions depend on documents, city category, payroll treatment, and old-regime eligibility.

Freshness ruleIf Budget/CBDT/e-Filing guidance changes, mark this page “Needs verification” until reviewed.

Income Tax Department — Salaried AY 2026-27 Income Tax Department — Business/profession AY 2026-27 Income Tax Department guidance transition note

How to use salary-tax pages correctly

Salary-tax pages are estimates for planning. They are not a substitute for Form 16, payslips, AIS, TIS, or Form 26AS. Use them to understand the direction of tax under new and old regime, then verify the final calculation using official records and filing utility output.

The most important input is not only annual salary. Bonus, variable pay, previous-employer income, employer PF, professional tax, HRA, rent proof, deductions, and special-rate income can change the result. If your salary is close to a rebate or surcharge threshold, verify carefully before making financial decisions.

Inputs that change salary tax materially

Annual salary is only the starting point. HRA, city category, rent paid, standard deduction, professional tax, employer PF, eligible 80C/80D/NPS deductions, home-loan interest, bonus, previous-employer income, and other income can materially change the result. If you are close to a threshold, even bank interest or variable pay may change the final payable tax.

The safest workflow is to calculate tax with conservative assumptions first, then add deductions only when proof is available. For final filing, use Form 16, AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, and official return utilities. RupeeCalc helps you understand the direction and identify what to verify.

When to use salary-specific pages

Open a salary-specific page when you want a quick explanation for a common salary level such as ₹8 lakh, ₹10 lakh, ₹12 lakh, ₹15 lakh, or ₹20 lakh. Use the full calculator when your salary includes unusual items such as large bonus, multiple employers, high rent, home-loan interest, or equity compensation.