Salary Calculator for Chennai — CTC to In-Hand 2025
For ₹10.00 L CTC in Tamil Nadu (metro city):
Pre-filled for Chennai (Tamil Nadu). Adjust sliders to match your actual CTC and deduction preferences.
Metro = Delhi / Mumbai / Chennai / Kolkata
Tax calculated under new regime (FY 2025-26). Actual figures may vary based on other deductions and employer structure.
Monthly In-Hand
₹75,125
₹9.02 L / year · 90% of CTC
Monthly Breakdown
Monthly In-Hand
₹75,125
₹9.02 L / year · 90% of CTC
Salary Calculator for Chennai — What to Know
Chennai employees pay virtually no professional tax — just ₹208/year under Tamil Nadu rules, the lowest among major Indian states. As a metro city, 50% HRA exemption applies. Chennai offers a balanced lifestyle with moderate living costs compared to Bangalore and Mumbai.
Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu
₹208/year (Tamil Nadu — among India's lowest). Tamil Nadu professional tax is only ₹208/year — negligible impact.
Cost of Living Context
Average 1BHK rent in Chennai: ₹12,000–₹25,000/month in areas like Sholinganallur, OMR, Anna Nagar. Factor this into your savings planning alongside your in-hand salary. Employees in Chennai should budget rent as a fixed monthly expense before calculating investable surplus from their take-home.
Salary Benchmarks in Chennai
Manufacturing, automotive, IT services, and banking. Typical salary range: ₹7–14 LPA across sectors (IT/auto median: ₹10 LPA). The calculator is pre-filled with a representative CTC for this city — adjust to your exact package.