
Millions of dreams are willing to give up every part of their life to pursue just one set goal in their lives: becoming an IAS Officer and serving their Nation. Every aspiring IAS works day and night to reap benefits and achieve the ultimate goal of having those few prestigious positions. However, when aspirants realize their dreams and all their efforts pay off, those few chosen ones get rewards. With an impressive salary and with exciting career opportunities becoming an IAS has its charm.
Still, several people have questions on their minds about the salary of IAS per month and the IAS Salary Structure?
The IAS officer’s salary starts at Rs. 56100/- and from successive promotions, the IAS officer salary can move up to Rs. 2,50,000/- at the position of Cabinet Secretary. According to the 7th pay Commission, these details have been portrayed, and there’s a proper grade-wise payment structure. Below is the detailed IAS Salary Structure, including all the allowances and varying with their levels:
IAS officer Salary Structure at various levels
Pay (Rs.) | Pay Level (Years of Service) | Posts |
56100 | 10 (1-4 years) | The sub-divisional magistrate in District Administration Undersecretary in State SecretariatUndersecretary in State SecretariatAssistant Secretary in Central Secretariat |
67,700 | 11 (5-8 years) | Additional district magistrate in District AdministrationDeputy Secretary in State SecretariatDeputy Secretary in State SecretariatUnder-Secretary in Central Secretariat |
78,800 | 12 (9-12 years) | District magistrate in District AdministrationJoint Secretary in State SecretariatDeputy Secretary in Central Secretariat |
1,18,500 | 13 (13-16 years) | District magistrate in District AdministrationSpecial secretary cum director in State SecretariatDirector in Central Secretariat |
1,44,200 | 14 (16-24 years) | Divisional commissioner in District AdministrationSecretary-cum-commissioner in State SecretariatJoint Secretary in Central Secretariat |
1,82,200 | 15 (25-30 years) | Divisional commissioner in District AdministrationPrincipal Secretary in State SecretariatAdditional secretary in Central Secretariat |
2,05,400 | 16 (30-33 years) | Additional Chief Secretary in State Secretariat |
2,25,000 | 17 (34-36 years) | Chief Secretary in State SecretariatSecretary in Central Secretariat |
2,50,000 | 18 (37+ years) | Cabinet Secretary of India |