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FY 2026-27 India Tax Rates · New Regime + Cess

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Take-Home Pay in India FY 2026-27

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning the median salary of ₹12.9L in India takes home approximately ₹12,74,480/year (₹1,06,207/month) after Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess, using FY 2026-27 rates.

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer take-home pay across the salary range

New Regime, no EPF/gratuity/professional tax modeled. FY 2026-27 rates.

Entry (P25)

₹12,46,000

gross/year

Take-home

₹12,46,000

₹1,03,833/month

Total tax

₹0

0.0% effective rate

Breakdown

Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess

Median

₹12,88,000

gross/year

Take-home

₹12,74,480

₹1,06,207/month

Total tax

₹13,520

1.0% effective rate

Breakdown

Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess

Senior (P75)

₹13,44,000

gross/year

Take-home

₹12,72,240

₹1,06,020/month

Total tax

₹71,760

5.3% effective rate

Breakdown

Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess

Adjust for your actual salary

The table above uses the DevOps & CI/CD Engineer median. Enter your own gross salary below for a precise figure.

National income tax only. India has no state income tax on salaries. EPF and professional tax are separate payslip deductions this calculator doesn't model. See the CTC vs in-hand guide linked below.

₹12,88,000 a year, or ₹12.9L per year.

Tax regime

Common salaries:

Annual take-home pay (New Regime)

₹12,74,480

Per month

₹1,06,207

Per week

₹24,509

Effective tax rate

1.0%

New Regime vs Old Regime on ₹12,88,000

New Regime

₹12,74,480

Effective rate: 1.0%

Old Regime (Rs 0 deductions)

₹10,96,744

Effective rate: 14.8%

The New Regime is worth ₹1,77,736/year more take-home on this salary, at these deduction levels.

How your ₹12,88,000 is split

Take-home

₹12,74,480

99.0%

Income Tax

₹13,000

1.0%

Surcharge

₹0

0.0%

Cess (4%)

₹520

0.0%

Gross salary₹12,88,000
Standard deduction-₹75,000
Taxable income₹12,13,000
Income Tax (after Section 87A rebate)-₹13,000
Surcharge₹-0
Health & Education Cess (4%)-₹520
Total deductions-₹13,520
Net take-home (annual)₹12,74,480

Calculations use FY 2026-27 Income Tax Department slabs, standard deduction, Section 87A rebate (with statutory marginal relief), surcharge, and 4% Health & Education Cess. National income tax only. India has no state income tax on salaries. Old Regime deductions default to Rs 0; enter your real Section 80C/80D/HRA exemption claims to compare accurately. Excludes EPF, professional tax, and other payslip deductions that reduce in-hand pay but aren't income tax (see the CTC vs in-hand guide). Assumes a taxpayer under 60. Senior and super-senior citizen slabs differ and aren't modeled. For precise figures, consult the Income Tax Department or a chartered accountant.

Frequently asked questions

1

How much does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer take home in India?

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning the median salary of ₹12.9L in India takes home approximately ₹12,74,480 per year (₹1,06,207 per month) after Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess, using FY 2026-27 rates.

2

What is the effective tax rate for a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in India?

On a median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary of ₹12.9L, the effective deduction rate (Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess) is 1.0%, leaving ₹12,74,480 as take-home pay.

3

What does a senior DevOps & CI/CD Engineer take home in India?

A senior DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning ₹13.4L (P75 of the salary range) takes home approximately ₹12,72,240 per year (₹1,06,020 per month) after Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess, with an effective rate of 5.3%.

4

What does a junior DevOps & CI/CD Engineer take home in India?

A junior DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning ₹12.5L (P25 of the salary range) takes home approximately ₹12,46,000 per year (₹1,03,833 per month) after Income Tax (New Regime) and 4% health & education cess, with an effective rate of 0.0%.