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IAS Salary 2024: Salary Structure, Allowance And Other Benefits

IAS Salary 2024: The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC decides the salary of an IAS according to the 7th pay commission.

IAS Salary 2024: The Indian Administrative Service, IAS is one of the prestigious careers in India, offering not only the opportunity to serve the nation but also a highly competitive salary and other perks and benefits. The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC, decides the salary of an IAS according to the 7th pay commission. The salary of IAS depends upon various pay scales and the level of posts. The initial salary of an IAS officer starts from 56,000 per month in pay level 10 to 2,50,000 per month for Cabinet Secretary in pay level 18. The salary of an IAS officer is fixed by the Ministry of Personnel, Union Government of India. The higher number of applications for the IAS exam is one of the results of the fact that the IAS is the highest-paying job in the nation. 

IAS officers' salaries are governed by their grades. These grades are assigned to the IAS officers based on their number of years in the service. IAS officers are upgraded based on their years of experience and promoted based on their performance.

IAS Grade Pay

Junior Scale

  • Pay Scale: 50,000-1,50,000
  • Grade Pay: 16,500
  • Number of years of experience required: Entry-Level

Senior Time Scale

  • Pay Scale: 50,000-1,50,001
  • Grade Pay: 20,000
  • Number of years of experience required: 5 Years

Junior Administrative Grade

  • Pay Scale: 50,000-1,50,002
  • Grade Pay: 23,000
  • Number of years of experience required: 9 Years

Post Wise IAS Officer Salary

SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 56,100
  • IAS Pay Level: 10
  • Total Years Of Service: 1-4 years

ADM, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 67,700
  • IAS Pay Level: 11
  • Total Years Of Service: 5-8 years

District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 78,800
  • IAS Pay Level: 12
  • Total Years Of Service: 9-12 years

District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, and Director

  • IAS Basic Pay: 1,18,500
  • IAS Pay Level: 12
  • Total Years Of Service: 13-16 years

Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Joint Secretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 1,44,200
  • IAS Pay Level: 14
  • Total Years Of Service: 16-24 years

Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, and Additional Secretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 1,82,200
  • IAS Pay Level: 15
  • Total Years Of Service: 25-30 years

Additional Chief Secretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 2,05,400
  • IAS Pay Level: 16
  • Total Years Of Service: 30-33 years

Chief Secretary and Secretary

  • IAS Basic Pay: 2,25,000
  • IAS Pay Level: 17
  • Total Years Of Service: 34-36 years

Cabinet Secretary of India

  • IAS Basic Pay: 2,50,000
  • IAS Pay Level: 18
  • Total Years Of Service: 37+ years

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IAS Salary 2024: Perks And Other Benefits

The IAS salary includes basic pay, grade pay, and various other benefits that an IAS officer can enjoy. Some of them are mentioned below:

Dearness Allowance (DA)

DA is a very important part of a IAS officer it includes the regular increment of the salary by the Government. DA has even increased upto 103% of the basic pay.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

House rent allowance of an IAS officer ranges from city to city. HRA is decided based on the city where the IAS officer is posted. House rent allowance generally ranges between 8% to 24% of the basic pay.

Medical Allowance

The IAS salary includes medical allowances which can get reimbursed in case of a medical treatment.

Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

LTC allows officers to travel to their hometown or other parts of India once or twice during their tenure.

Government Vehicle

IAS officer is given a driver for official duties and personal use, depending on the position.

Pension

A monthly pension is provided after retirement based on the last drawn salary.

Other benefits and perks of an IAS officer include transport allowance, house help benefits, travel expenses, and mobile bills.

Breakdown Of IAS Salary Per Month

  • Basic Pay: 56,100
  • Dearness Allowance: 21,318
  • House Rent Allowance: 13,464
  • Travel Allowance: 3,600
  • Total Monthly Salary: 94,482

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