Professional tax by state · FY 2026-27
Professional tax in Kerala
Professional tax is the small state tax your employer deducts from your gross salary every month. Here is exactly what Kerala deducts at each salary level in FY 2026-27 — and what it does to your in-hand pay.
How the deduction works in Kerala
Kerala levies professional tax half-yearly. Our calculator uses the published schedule in the Kerala profession-tax rules — that schedule is the maximum-rate schedule, and individual local bodies may levy less, so your employer's deduction can legitimately be lower than the figure here. Amounts are spread evenly across months. 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.
Kerala professional tax at each salary level
| Monthly gross salary | Professional tax per year (men) |
|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹1,200 |
| ₹15,000 | ₹1,500 |
| ₹20,000 | ₹2,000 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹2,500 |
| ₹30,000 | ₹2,500 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹2,500 |
| ₹75,000 | ₹2,500 |
| ₹1,00,000 | ₹2,500 |
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 Kerala
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) | ₹44,030 | ₹44,030 |
| ₹12,00,000 (12 LPA) | ₹91,868 | ₹83,142 |
| ₹25,00,000 (25 LPA) | ₹1,73,397 | ₹1,56,753 |
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.