Income Tax Slabs & Calculator 2021-22
Calculate income tax on your salary for tax year 2022 (1 July 2021 – 30 June 2022), using the slabs set by the Finance Act 2019.
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01 Tax slabs
Income tax slabs 2021-22 for salaried individuals
Salaried individuals paid no income tax on annual taxable salary up to Rs 600,000 in 2021-22. Above that, tax rose in 11 slabs to a top rate of 35% on income above Rs 75,000,000.
Annual salary in lakh (L) or crore (Cr). Enter your salary to see your slab in gold.
| Annual taxable salary | Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to Rs 600,000 | 0% |
| Rs 600,001 – 1,200,000 | 5% of the amount above Rs 600,000 |
| Rs 1,200,001 – 1,800,000 | Rs 30,000 + 10% of the amount above Rs 1,200,000 |
| Rs 1,800,001 – 2,500,000 | Rs 90,000 + 15% of the amount above Rs 1,800,000 |
| Rs 2,500,001 – 3,500,000 | Rs 195,000 + 17.5% of the amount above Rs 2,500,000 |
| Rs 3,500,001 – 5,000,000 | Rs 370,000 + 20% of the amount above Rs 3,500,000 |
| Rs 5,000,001 – 8,000,000 | Rs 670,000 + 22.5% of the amount above Rs 5,000,000 |
| Rs 8,000,001 – 12,000,000 | Rs 1,345,000 + 25% of the amount above Rs 8,000,000 |
| Rs 12,000,001 – 30,000,000 | Rs 2,345,000 + 27.5% of the amount above Rs 12,000,000 |
| Rs 30,000,001 – 50,000,000 | Rs 7,295,000 + 30% of the amount above Rs 30,000,000 |
| Rs 50,000,001 – 75,000,000 | Rs 13,295,000 + 32.5% of the amount above Rs 50,000,000 |
| Above Rs 75,000,000 | Rs 21,420,000 + 35% of the amount above Rs 75,000,000 |
These slabs are from the First Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 as it applied to tax year 2022. Your slab is highlighted once you enter your salary.
02 Changes
What changed in 2021-22
Salary tax rates did not change in 2021-22. The twelve-slab table introduced for tax year 2020 stayed in force, from 5% on the first taxable slab to 35% above Rs 75,000,000.
Salary slabs
Same as 2020-21No change
Tax-free limit
Rs 600,000 (no change)
First taxable slab (Rs 600,001 – 1,200,000)
5% (no change)
Top rate (above Rs 75,000,000)
35% (no change)
Number of slabs
12 (no change)
Surcharge on tax
None (no change)
03 Quick answers
Monthly salary tax table 2021-22
Monthly salaries up to Rs 50,000 were tax-free in 2021-22. The table shows tax and take-home pay for common salaries.
For any other amount, use the calculator above.
| Monthly salary | Monthly tax | Take-home pay | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | Rs 0 | Rs 50,000 | 0% |
| Rs 75,000 | Rs 1,250 | Rs 73,750 | 1.7% |
| Rs 100,0001 lakh | Rs 2,500 | Rs 97,500 | 2.5% |
| Rs 150,0001.5 lakh | Rs 7,500 | Rs 142,500 | 5% |
| Rs 200,0002 lakh | Rs 15,000 | Rs 185,000 | 7.5% |
| Rs 300,0003 lakh | Rs 32,500 | Rs 267,500 | 10.8% |
| Rs 500,0005 lakh | Rs 74,583 | Rs 425,417 | 14.9% |
| Rs 1,000,00010 lakh | Rs 195,417 | Rs 804,583 | 19.5% |
04 At a glance
Key facts for tax year 2022 (2021-22)
Tax-free limit
Rs 600,000
a year (Rs 50,000 a month)
Top rate
35%
above Rs 75,000,000 a year
Salaried surcharge
None
in 2021-22
Tax year dates
1 July 2021
to 30 June 2022
Rates set by
Finance Act 2019
12 slabs, Rs 600,000 tax-free
05 Example
Worked example: Rs 150,000 salary in 2021-22
A monthly salary of Rs 150,000 is Rs 1,800,000 a year, which fell in the 10% slab in 2021-22.
Try it with your salaryTax on Rs 150,000 a month · 2021-22
- Annual salary
- Rs 1,800,000
- Amount above Rs 1,200,000
- Rs 600,000
- 10% of Rs 600,000
- Rs 60,000
- Add the fixed amount
- + Rs 30,000
- Tax a year
- Rs 90,000
- Monthly tax (÷ 12)
- Rs 7,500
- Monthly take-home pay
- Rs 142,500
06 Answers
Questions about 2021-22
Quick answers about salary tax in 2021-22. For your exact figure, use the calculator.
Calculate 2021-22 taxWhat was the tax-free salary limit in 2021-22?
Annual taxable salary up to Rs 600,000 was tax-free in 2021-22. That is Rs 50,000 a month. Tax applied only to the part of your salary above Rs 600,000.
How much tax was deducted from a Rs 100,000 salary in 2021-22?
On a monthly salary of Rs 100,000, the income tax was Rs 2,500 a month (Rs 30,000 a year) in 2021-22, leaving take-home pay of Rs 97,500. This assumes the whole salary was taxable.
Was there a surcharge on salaries in 2021-22?
No. There was no surcharge on salaried income in 2021-22.
Can I still file an income tax return for 2021-22?
Yes. You can file a return for a past tax year on FBR's IRIS portal. A penalty may apply for filing late, so it is best to file as soon as you can.
Sources and last update
- Finance Act 2019 rates (unchanged for tax year 2022); published tax cards for 2021-22
- Income Tax Ordinance 2001, First Schedule, Part I, Division I
- Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
The 2021-22 table matches published tax cards; it has not yet been checked against an FBR document.
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026. How we calculate
Results are estimates, not tax advice. For your exact tax, check your salary certificate or ask a tax professional.