Salary Calculator — Old vs New Regime
Updated 20 August 2026
Enter your annual gross salary and deductions to compare tax liability and take-home pay under the old and new income tax regimes, side by side.
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What is a salary calculator with old vs new regime comparison?
It takes your gross annual salary and computes your income tax liability under both the old and new tax regimes side by side, factoring in standard deduction, applicable slabs, cess, and rebates, so you can see which regime results in lower tax for your specific numbers.
What is the key difference between the old and new tax regimes?
The old regime has fewer, wider slabs but allows numerous deductions and exemptions like 80C, HRA, and home loan interest, while the new regime offers lower slab rates and a larger tax-free threshold but removes almost all deductions except the standard deduction.
Which regime is the default now?
The new tax regime is the default option for all taxpayers; if you want to be taxed under the old regime with its deductions, you must explicitly opt for it, either when filing your return or by informing your employer for TDS purposes.
What is the standard deduction under each regime?
Salaried individuals get a standard deduction of ₹75,000 under the new regime and ₹50,000 under the old regime, deducted directly from gross salary before applying tax slabs, with no bills or proof required for either.