State-Specific Pay & Deduction Guide
Tamil Nadu: 8th Pay Commission Salary & Professional Tax
Central Government employees stationed in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu
Deduction periodicity: half-yearly
| Gross Income Range (half-yearly) | Statutory Tax Payable |
|---|---|
| ₹0 to ₹21,000 | ₹0 |
| ₹21,001 to ₹30,000 | ₹180 |
| ₹30,001 to ₹45,000 | ₹425 |
| ₹45,001 to ₹60,000 | ₹930 |
| ₹60,001 to ₹75,000 | ₹1,025 |
| ₹75,001 and above | ₹1,250 |
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Source: Tamil Nadu State Professional Tax Act & Rules
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