Fresher Salary Breakdown

EY India Fresher Salary India FY 2026-27

Exact monthly in-hand salary for EY India freshers after PF, professional tax, and income tax. Based on FY 2026-27 tax slabs.

Typical Role - New Regime
Rs. 53,411/mo
Metro city take-home
Non-Metro City
Rs. 53,411/mo
Rs. 6,40,932/year
CTC Range (Fresher)
Rs. 6.0L - 10.0L
Per annum
EY India Fresher Roles and CTC (FY 2026-27)
RoleCTCMonthly In-Hand (New Regime, Metro)
Associate Consultant (Technology)Rs. 7.00 LPARs. 53,411
Staff AuditorRs. 6.00 LPARs. 45,238
Tax AssociateRs. 6.00 LPARs. 45,238
Full Salary Breakdown - EY India Typical Fresher (New Regime, Metro)
Basic SalaryRs. 23,333/mo
HRA (50% of basic)Rs. 11,667/mo
Special AllowanceRs. 20,411/mo
Gross Monthly SalaryRs. 55,411/mo
Employee PF-Rs. 1,800/mo
Professional Tax-Rs. 200/mo
Income Tax (TDS)-Rs. 0/mo
Monthly In-Hand (Take-Home)Rs. 53,411/mo
New Regime vs Old Regime
New Tax Regime
Standard DeductionRs. 75,000
Annual TaxRs. 0
Monthly In-HandRs. 53,411
Old Tax Regime
Deductions AssumedRs. 1,50,000
Annual TaxRs. 0
Monthly In-HandRs. 53,411

About EY India Fresher Hiring

EY (Ernst and Young) India hires freshers across its four service lines: Assurance (audit), Tax, Strategy and Transactions, and Consulting. Technology consulting freshers receive the highest packages at Rs. 7 to Rs. 10 LPA. Audit and tax freshers typically start at Rs. 6 to Rs. 7 LPA. EY hires CAs, MBAs, and engineers depending on the service line and is known for strong learning and development programs.

How EY India Structures Fresher Salary

EY structures fresher packages with a fixed component and a variable component. For a Rs. 7 LPA Technology Associate, monthly gross before deductions is approximately Rs. 51,800. The variable component is typically 10 to 20 percent of fixed pay paid annually based on performance ratings. EY also provides allowances for travel and meals for client-facing roles.

What Deductions Will You See at EY India?

For an EY fresher on Rs. 7 LPA, monthly deductions include employee PF of Rs. 1,800, professional tax of Rs. 200, and zero income tax under the new regime since taxable income after standard deduction falls below Rs. 12 lakh. Monthly in-hand is approximately Rs. 49,000 to Rs. 52,500 depending on city.

EY India Fresher Salary vs Other Companies

Company / RoleFresher CTCMonthly In-Hand
EY Technology AssociateRs. 7.0 LPARs. 50,200/mo
EY Staff AuditorRs. 6.0 LPARs. 43,200/mo
Deloitte Analyst (USI)Rs. 7.0 LPARs. 50,200/mo
KPMG AssociateRs. 6.5 LPARs. 46,800/mo
PwC AssociateRs. 6.0 LPARs. 43,200/mo

First Year Hike and Appraisal at EY India

EY conducts annual appraisals with ratings from 1 to 5. Top performers receive hikes of 12 to 20 percent. Average performers receive 8 to 12 percent. A Technology Associate on Rs. 7 LPA rated highly can expect Rs. 7.84 to Rs. 8.4 LPA after the first year. Promotion from Associate to Senior Associate typically takes 2 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

EY India fresher salary in 2026 ranges from Rs. 6 LPA for audit and tax roles to Rs. 7 to Rs. 10 LPA for technology consulting. Monthly in-hand for Rs. 7 LPA is approximately Rs. 49,000 to Rs. 52,500 under the new tax regime with zero income tax.
For an EY 7 LPA CTC, monthly in-hand in FY 2026-27 is approximately Rs. 49,000 to Rs. 52,500 under the new tax regime. Your taxable income after the Rs. 75,000 standard deduction is Rs. 6.25 lakh which is below the Rs. 12 lakh rebate threshold.
EY Technology Consulting pays the most for freshers at Rs. 7 to Rs. 10 LPA. Assurance (audit) and Tax service lines start at Rs. 6 to Rs. 7 LPA. Strategy and Transactions is in between at Rs. 6.5 to Rs. 8 LPA depending on the role and college.
Yes. EY hires engineering freshers primarily for its Technology Consulting and GDS (Global Delivery Services) practices. These roles involve working on technology transformation, data analytics, and digital projects for EY's global clients.
EY and Deloitte offer similar packages at the fresher level (Rs. 6 to Rs. 9 LPA). EY has a stronger audit and tax practice while Deloitte USI has a larger technology consulting presence. The choice depends on which service line you are joining.
EY top performers receive hikes of 12 to 20 percent after the first annual appraisal. Average performers receive 8 to 12 percent. A Technology Associate on Rs. 7 LPA can expect Rs. 7.84 to Rs. 8.4 LPA after the first year.