IAS / IPS Salary Calculator (UPSC Civil Services)
Pay at every stage from Junior Scale to Cabinet Secretary
Pick the stage of the career you want to see pay for.
Stage 1 is entry pay. 40 stages in Level 10.
Default assumes the last announced rate - override it with the current one.
Levied by some states only. Set to 0 where it does not apply.
Estimated monthly in-hand
₹95,832
Level 10 · Stage 1 · Basic ₹56,100
Gross per month
₹1,05,546
Basic pay
₹56,100
Dearness allowance
₹32,538
58% of basic
House rent allowance
₹11,220
20% · class Y
Earnings
Deductions
Income tax is not deducted here, since it depends on your regime choice and declared investments. Department-specific allowances (uniform, risk, special compensatory, deputation) and city classifications also vary, so treat this as an estimate of the standard pay slip.
Career ladder and entry pay
| Grade | Pay level | Entry basic pay | Typical service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Scale - SDM / ASP / Assistant Commissioner | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | 0–4 years |
| Senior Time Scale - ADM / Additional SP | Level 11 | ₹67,700 | About 4 years |
| Junior Administrative Grade - District Magistrate / SP | Level 12 | ₹78,800 | About 9 years |
| Selection Grade - DM / DIG / Special Secretary | Level 13 | ₹1,23,100 | About 13 years |
| Super Time Scale - Divisional Commissioner / IG | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 | About 16 years |
| Above Super Time Scale - Principal Secretary / ADG | Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 | About 25 years |
| Additional Secretary to Government of India | Level 16 | ₹2,05,400 | About 30 years |
| Secretary to Government of India / Chief Secretary / DGP | Level 17 (fixed) | ₹2,25,000 | 30+ years |
| Cabinet Secretary | Level 18 (fixed) | ₹2,50,000 | The senior-most post in the service |
About this tool
An officer recruited through the Civil Services Examination enters at Level 10 of the pay matrix with basic pay of ₹56,100 and moves up a defined ladder: Senior Time Scale at Level 11, Junior Administrative Grade at Level 12, Selection Grade at Level 13, Super Time Scale at Level 14, and the apex scales at Levels 15 to 18.
Cash pay is only part of the package: official accommodation, transport, security and staff are provided in kind and vary by posting. This calculator covers the cash component that appears on the pay slip.
Frequently asked questions
›What is an IAS officer's starting salary?
Basic pay of ₹56,100 at Level 10, plus DA, HRA and transport allowance. Gross at entry works out to roughly ₹95,000–₹1,05,000 a month depending on city class, before deductions.
›How long does each promotion take?
Broadly: Senior Time Scale after about 4 years, Junior Administrative Grade after 9, Selection Grade after 13, and Super Time Scale after 16, subject to empanelment and vacancy.
›Is the Cabinet Secretary's pay fixed?
Yes. Level 18 is a fixed pay of ₹2,50,000 with no stages, and Level 17 is fixed at ₹2,25,000.