State-Specific Pay & Deduction Guide
Kerala: 8th Pay Commission Salary & Professional Tax
Central Government employees stationed in Kerala are governed by central pay scales with local state-level deductions. In particular, Article 276 empowers states to levy Professional Tax up to ₹2,500 annually.
Professional Tax Slabs in Kerala
Deduction periodicity: half-yearly
| Gross Income Range (half-yearly) | Statutory Tax Payable |
|---|---|
| ₹0 to ₹12,000 | ₹0 |
| ₹12,000 to ₹17,999 | ₹320 |
| ₹18,000 to ₹29,999 | ₹450 |
| ₹30,000 to ₹44,999 | ₹600 |
| ₹45,000 to ₹99,999 | ₹750 |
| ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,000 |
| ₹1,25,000 and above | ₹1,250 |
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Source: Kerala State Professional Tax Act & Rules
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