8 LPA Salary In Hand (India 2025-26)

Complete breakdown of ₹8,00,000 CTC package

Monthly In-Hand

₹55,313

Take-home per month

Annual In-Hand

₹6,63,757

83.0% of CTC

Annual CTC

₹8,00,000

8 Lakhs Per Annum

CTC Components

Basic Salary₹4,00,000

HRA₹2,00,000

Special Allowance₹1,32,760

Employer PF₹48,000

Gratuity₹19,240

Total CTC₹8,00,000

Deductions

Income Tax₹18,603

Employee PF₹48,000

Professional Tax₹2,400

Not in Monthly Pay₹67,240

Total Deductions₹1,36,243

Key Facts About 8 LPA Salary

💰 Monthly Breakdown

• Gross Monthly: ₹61,063
• Monthly Tax: ₹1,550
• Monthly PF: ₹4,000
• Take Home: ₹55,313

📊 Tax Information

• Tax Regime: New Tax Regime (2025-26)
• Taxable Income: ₹6,57,760
• Effective Tax Rate: 2.5%
• Standard Deduction: ₹75,000

🏠 Early Career Professional Lifestyle: What 8 LPA Actually Means

💳 Monthly Budget Breakdown

Rent: ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 (1BHK or shared 2BHK)
Food & Groceries: ₹8,000 - ₹12,000
Transport: ₹3,000 - ₹5,000 (two-wheeler EMI or cabs)
Savings: ₹8,000 - ₹15,000
Lifestyle: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000

👤 Suitable For

• 2-4 years experience professionals
• Skilled graduates
• Career switchers

Career Stage: Skill specialization phase - building expertise and professional network

🏡 Housing

1BHK apartment in suburbs or shared 2BHK in prime areas

🚗 Vehicle

New two-wheeler or entry-level used car on EMI

✈️ Vacations

Domestic trips 2-3 times a year, occasional international budget trips

🏙️ City Affordability with 8 LPA

Metro Cities:

Comfortable - can live independently in suburbs

Tier-2 Cities:

Very comfortable - can afford prime locations

Tier-3 Cities:

Affluent - above average lifestyle

Typical Roles at 8 LPA: Software Developer, Analyst, Executive, Team Member

Investment Capacity: Can invest ₹10,000-₹15,000 monthly in mutual funds and PPF

Understanding 8 LPA In-Hand Salary

If you have been offered a 8 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) package, your actual monthly in-hand salary will be approximately ₹55,313. This is calculated after deducting Income Tax, Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax, and accounting for components like Gratuity that are not part of monthly salary.

How is 8 LPA In-Hand Calculated?

Your CTC of ₹8,00,000 is broken down into multiple components:

Basic Salary: ₹4,00,000 (approximately 50% of CTC)
HRA: ₹2,00,000 (50% of Basic for metro cities)
Special Allowance: ₹1,32,760
Employer PF: ₹48,000 (12% of Basic)
Gratuity: ₹19,240 (paid after 5 years)

Deductions from 8 LPA Salary

The following amounts are deducted from your gross salary:

Income Tax: ₹18,603 annually under New Tax Regime
Employee PF: ₹48,000 (12% of Basic)
Professional Tax: ₹2,400 (varies by state)

Is 8 LPA a Good Salary in India?

A 8 LPA salary is a good mid-level package in India for 2026. With a monthly in-hand of ₹55,313, you can maintain a comfortable lifestyle in most Indian cities.