Quick answer: under SalaryExit’s default scenario for this page (new regime, state PT placeholder, PF derived from an assumed Basic+DA split), estimated monthly in-hand is roughly ₹64,658.33 before any additional payroll items not modeled here.
At the ₹8 LPA band, PF and professional tax still move the needle on take-home. This page fixes a single transparent scenario so you can sanity-check recruiter numbers before you plug your own Basic+DA and state PT into the calculator.
How SalaryExit calculates estimates (methodology, FY scope, and limits).
Eight LPA is a realistic first-job or early-career number in many Indian cities and sectors. After PF and a state PT placeholder, the in-hand estimate above is what typically hits your bank account before any rent, food, transport, or other fixed expenses. The gap between this and what your recruiter quoted as CTC is not hidden fees — it is statutory and policy-driven deductions.
At this income band, PF deductions (roughly ₹3,600–4,000/month depending on your Basic+DA) are proportionally significant. Choosing to contribute more via VPF reduces in-hand further but builds a tax-efficient retirement corpus. If your employer has no PF (exempted establishment or contractual role), your in-hand will be higher but you will need to manage retirement savings separately.
Income tax at ₹8 LPA gross under the new regime is effectively zero after the Section 87A rebate (FY 2025-26) — so TDS should be minimal or nil if your employer has set it up correctly. If you are seeing unexpected TDS at this level, check whether your employer has your regime declaration on file.
| Line | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Gross | ₹66,666.67 |
| Employee PF (estimate) | ₹1,800 |
| Professional tax (placeholder) | ₹208.33 |
| TDS spread (estimate) | ₹0 |
| Estimated in-hand | ₹64,658.33 |
Where your monthly gross goes (same numbers as the table)
Annual tax + cess (engine estimate): ₹0.
Band-specific context (not duplicated on other LPA pages). Still illustrative — tune the calculators for your payslip.
Engine warnings: In-hand is an estimate: actual TDS may differ due to proofs, perquisites, arrears, and surcharges. The monthly TDS line is annual tax ÷ 12 for planning — not a payslip TDS schedule.
This band page is gross → in-hand only. To stress-test rent, commute, and lifestyle spend in a real city scenario, use the tools below — same engines, different question.
Compare similar LPA pages (same engine assumptions across bands).
Picked by band so similar LPA pages don’t all push the exact same reading order.
At lower gross, rent is usually the first lever that swallows savings.
PF, PT, and regime still move the needle before you spend a rupee on rent.
Editorial note. SalaryExit publishes educational estimates with stated assumptions — not tax filing advice, legal opinions, or employer-certified payroll. Read the methodology and disclaimer. FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27) tax slabs in engine. Site content last reviewed: March 2026. Calculator tax math was last aligned to Union Budget 2025 — new regime slabs & Section 87A (≤₹12L taxable); cess 4%. Surcharge and marginal relief are not modeled — validate Form 16 and CBDT circulars for filing.
Not always. CTC may include employer contributions and non-cash costs. This page interprets the band as annual gross salary for the illustrated scenario unless you change inputs in the calculator.
Payslips reflect actual TDS smoothing, proofs, perquisites, bonuses, and employer-specific PF definitions. This page shows a single transparent scenario using the centralized engine.
This illustration uses the new regime for a common baseline. Compare regimes explicitly using the tax regime calculator and validate with a qualified professional for filing.