Professional tax by state · FY 2026-27
Professional tax in Delhi
Good news first: Delhi charges no professional tax in FY 2026-27. Here is what that means for your take-home pay, with worked examples.
How the deduction works in Delhi
Delhi has no professional tax. Nothing is deducted under this head if you work in Delhi — one less line on the payslip, and slightly higher in-hand pay than in states that charge it. The constitutional cap on professional tax is ₹2,500 per year. Schedules change through state notifications — if your payslip shows a different figure, your payslip is right for you. Full sources and method: our methodology page.
Delhi professional tax at each salary level
| Monthly gross salary | Professional tax per year (men) |
|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | Nil |
| ₹15,000 | Nil |
| ₹20,000 | Nil |
| ₹25,000 | Nil |
| ₹30,000 | Nil |
| ₹50,000 | Nil |
| ₹75,000 | Nil |
| ₹1,00,000 | Nil |
Computed by the same engine as our calculator, from monthly gross salary (after employer PF and gratuity are removed from CTC).
In-hand salary examples — working in Delhi
Standard assumptions: basic salary 40% of CTC, PF capped at the ₹25,000/month wage ceiling, male employee. Use the full calculator for your own structure, state and gender.
| Annual CTC | New regime / month | Old regime / month |
|---|---|---|
| ₹6,00,000 (6 LPA) | ₹44,238 | ₹44,238 |
| ₹12,00,000 (12 LPA) | ₹92,076 | ₹83,350 |
| ₹25,00,000 (25 LPA) | ₹1,73,606 | ₹1,56,962 |
Professional tax in other states
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Kerala
- Assam
- Odisha
- Delhi
Please note: estimates only, from the simplified model described on our methodology page — not tax advice. Tax rules: FY 2026-27.