Hyderabad In-Hand Salary — Take-Home by CTC (2025-26)
Calculate your take-home salary in Hyderabad for any CTC range. Hyderabad is classified as a metro city for HRA purposes, which means your HRA exemption is 50% of basic salary. Average rent in Hyderabad is around ₹18,000 per month.
Last Updated: March 2025
City Classification
Metro City
HRA: 50% of basic
Average Monthly Rent
₹18,000
1BHK apartment
State
Telangana
Prof. Tax: ₹2,400/yr
Take-Home Salary in Hyderabad by CTC
HRA Benefit in Hyderabad
Since Hyderabad is a metro city, you can claim up to 50% of your basic salary as HRA exemption (under old regime). This higher limit significantly reduces your taxable income if you pay substantial rent.
Example: 10 LPA in Hyderabad
If you earn 10 LPA and pay ₹18,000 rent in Hyderabad:
- Basic Salary: ₹4,00,000/year (₹33,333/month)
- HRA Received: ₹2,00,000/year
- Annual Rent: ₹2,16,000
- Monthly Take-Home (New Regime): ₹60,303
Cost of Living in Hyderabad
Hyderabad offers excellent value for money — good IT hubs with significantly lower rent than Bangalore.
| Expense | Monthly Range (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1BHK Rent | 10,000 - 18,000 |
| 2BHK Rent | 15,000 - 30,000 |
| Food & Groceries | 4,000 - 7,000 |
| Transport | 2,000 - 4,000 |