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Statute is HALF-YEARLY (effective Oct 2024 slabs, paid by 31 Aug and 28 Feb), not monthly — figures above are derived (half-yearly ÷ 6) approximations. // VERIFY
Professional tax in Kerala
Kerala levies professional tax in 7 salary slabs, from ₹0 up to ₹208/month at the top slab. Under Article 276 of the Constitution, no state can charge more than ₹2,500/year, so Kerala's top slab is structured to land at or near this cap over 12 months.
| Monthly salary up to | PT per month |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹2,000 | ₹0 |
| Up to ₹3,000 | ₹53 |
| Up to ₹5,000 | ₹75 |
| Up to ₹7,500 | ₹100 |
| Up to ₹16,667 | ₹125 |
| Up to ₹20,833 | ₹167 |
| Above ₹20,833 | ₹208 |
Worked example
Say you earn ₹40,000/month in Kerala. That works out to ₹208/month in professional tax, or about ₹2,496/year — enter your own salary above to see your exact figure.