Salary & TaxCompensation
Salary Hike Calculator
Estimate new CTC and monthly take-home after a salary hike.
● Calculated privately in your browser
Loading utility workspace…
Methodology & Logic
How the Salary Hike Calculator works
Estimate new CTC and monthly take-home after a salary hike. Below is the exact mathematical or algorithmic model used by this compensation utility, along with its key operating assumptions.
Core Formula / Logic
New CTC = current CTC × (1 + hike %). Take-home is estimated using the suggested salary breakup and automatic tax calculation.Step-by-step workflow
- Enter your headline compensation, basic pay share, or career dates in the Salary Hike Calculator inputs.
- The payroll engine evaluates statutory rules (New CTC = current CTC × (1 + hike %). Take-home is estimated using the suggested salary breakup and automatic tax calculation.) and compares applicable FY 2026–27 tax or tenure thresholds.
- Review the monthly and annual breakdown to verify what lands in your bank account versus long-term benefits.
Practical Walkthrough
Worked example & key advantages
Example Scenario
A 20% hike on ₹12 lakh CTC estimates the revised monthly take-home and how much of the hike may go to tax.
Why use this Salary Hike tool
- Built around Indian payroll conventions, including FY 2026–27 tax slabs, ₹75,000 standard deduction, EPF, and 15/26 gratuity math.
- Editable salary components so you can match your exact offer letter or payslip annexure.
- Private client-side calculation—compare job offers and appraisal increments without sharing salary data.
Important Assumptions & Scope
- Uses the same suggested breakup as the take-home calculator.
- Actual employer breakup, variable pay and benefits can differ.
- Tax is estimated for ordinary salary income.
- Inputs stay in your browser.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Salary Hike
Clear answers to common questions about methodology, edge cases, and privacy.
Why is take-home increase lower than CTC increase?
A hike can increase tax, PF, gratuity provision or variable pay, so not all of the CTC increase becomes monthly cash.
Can I model variable pay?
Yes. Enter the expected variable-pay share in the new CTC.
Should I use this for offer comparison?
Use it for a first estimate, then check the exact breakup in the offer letter with the take-home salary calculator.