Why I Built India's Most Accurate Salary Calculator
TL;DR: Existing salary calculators in India were either inaccurate, outdated, or loaded with ads. As an ex-Meta engineer, I built a precise, ad-free tool that actually matches your payslip—down to the last rupee.
The Problem I Solved
In 2024, despite India having 300+ million salaried employees, there wasn't a single salary calculator that:
- Matched actual payslips (most were off by ₹5,000-15,000)
- Supported both tax regimes accurately
- Handled complex scenarios like HRA exemption correctly
- Updated with latest rules (many still used 2019 tax slabs)
Meet the Creator
A Commitment to Precision & Integrity
In-Hand.in was created by Rohit Nigam, a seasoned technology leader with decades of experience building complex, high-impact systems at the world's top tech and finance companies.
During his time at Meta, Rohit was instrumental in developing and implementing frameworks for the company's Integrity systems. His work focused on ensuring consistency and fairness in platform enforcement, directly contributing to a 22% improvement in the system's consistency. This experience in building large-scale, trustworthy systems is the foundation upon which In-Hand.in is built.
Frustrated by the inaccurate and ad-filled salary calculators available in India, Rohit decided to apply his expertise in system integrity and financial technology to create a tool that professionals could actually trust. The formulas are meticulously researched from official IT Act documents to ensure precision—no guesswork, just precise engineering.
The Methodology: Why We're Different
1. Engineered for Accuracy
Built using official Income Tax Act formulas to ensure the calculations are precise and reliable. The methodology follows the exact standards used by Indian payroll systems.
2. Updated Promptly
Tax rules change. EPF limits change. Professional tax rates change. We track all government notifications to keep the calculator current with the latest Indian tax laws as soon as they are announced.
🎯 What Makes This Different
What Makes Us Accurate?
Complex Tax Calculations Done Right
- HRA Exemption: We calculate the minimum of 3 values as per IT Act Section 10(13A)
- Standard Deduction: ₹50,000 for FY 2024-25 (many calculators still use old ₹40,000)
- EPF Calculation: Handles the ₹15,000 basic salary threshold correctly
- Professional Tax: State-wise variations accounted for
Edge Cases Handled
- Basic salary as percentage vs. absolute amount
- Metro vs. non-metro HRA rates (50% vs. 40%)
- Tax regime optimization (shows which gives lower tax)
- Salary components that are tax-exempt
Our Commitment
Always Free. No hidden charges, no premium features, no email collection. Your salary data never leaves your browser.
Always Accurate. We update within 24 hours of any tax rule changes. If our calculator doesn't match your payslip, tell us—we'll fix it.
The Technology
Built with performance and privacy in mind:
- Client-side calculations: Your salary data never reaches our servers
- Instant results: No loading screens, no API calls
- Mobile-optimized: Works perfectly on all devices
- Ad-free experience: No distractions, no tracking
Who Can Use This Calculator?
This tool is designed for:
- Software professionals planning job switches
- HR teams calculating offer letters
- Finance professionals advising clients on tax optimization
- Students understanding their first job offers
- Anyone who wants to know their exact take-home salary from CTC
Future Plans
I'm working on expanding this into a comprehensive financial calculator suite for India:
- EMI Calculator integrated with salary data
- Retirement Planning based on current salary
- Tax Saving Optimizer with investment recommendations
- Company Salary Benchmarks (anonymized data)
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