Pakistan Government Salary Structure
The Government of Pakistan follows the Basic Pay Scale (BPS) system for determining salaries of government employees. The BPS ranges from Grade 1 to Grade 22, with each grade having a specific pay range, allowances, and benefits.
This comprehensive guide covers the latest salary scales effective in 2026, including federal and provincial government pay structures, allowances, increments, and employee benefits.
Basic Pay Scale (BPS) Overview
| Grade | Minimum Salary (PKR) | Maximum Salary (PKR) | Position Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPS 1-4 | 32,000 | 47,000 | Clerical Staff, Naib Qasid, Chowkidar |
| BPS 5-10 | 50,000 | 85,000 | Junior Clerks, Data Entry Operators, UDC |
| BPS 11-15 | 90,000 | 155,000 | Section Officers, Assistant, Inspectors |
| BPS 16 | 160,000 | 190,000 | Deputy Director, Deputy Superintendent |
| BPS 17 | 195,000 | 235,000 | Assistant Directors, Chief Inspectors |
| BPS 18 | 240,000 | 295,000 | Deputy Secretaries, Superintendents |
| BPS 19 | 300,000 | 370,000 | Additional Directors, Joint Secretaries |
| BPS 20 | 375,000 | 460,000 | Directors, Deputy Secretaries |
| BPS 21 | 465,000 | 575,000 | Additional Secretaries, Chief Engineers |
| BPS 22 | 580,000 | 700,000+ | Secretaries, Heads of Departments |
Government Employee Allowances
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
BPS 1-5: 30% of basic pay
BPS 6-10: 35% of basic pay
BPS 11-15: 40% of basic pay
BPS 16-22: 45% of basic pay
Medical Allowance
BPS 1-4: PKR 3,000/month
BPS 5-11: PKR 5,000/month
BPS 12-16: PKR 8,000/month
BPS 17-22: PKR 12,000/month
Conveyance Allowance
BPS 1-4: PKR 2,500/month
BPS 5-11: PKR 5,500/month
BPS 12-16: PKR 9,500/month
BPS 17-22: PKR 15,000/month
Utility Allowance
All BPS: Based on electricity and gas consumption
Officers: Additional utility support for official residences
Employee Benefits & Perks
Pension & Retirement Benefits
- Monthly pension after retirement (minimum 25 years of service)
- Commutation facility (35% of pension as lump sum)
- General Provident Fund (GPF) with government contribution
- Benevolent Fund for family support
Leave Entitlements
- Casual Leave: 20 days per year
- Earned Leave: 30 days per year
- Medical Leave: As per requirement with medical certificate
- Maternity Leave: 180 days for female employees
Additional Benefits
- Annual Increment: 3-5% of basic pay
- Promotion opportunities based on seniority and performance
- Medical facilities for employee and family
- Educational scholarships for children
- Official accommodation (for eligible grades)
- Transport facility (official vehicles for senior officers)
How Government Salary is Calculated
Total Monthly Salary Components:
- Basic Pay: As per BPS grade
- House Rent Allowance: 30-45% of basic pay
- Medical Allowance: Fixed amount based on grade
- Conveyance Allowance: Fixed amount based on grade
- Utility Allowance: As applicable
- Special Allowances: Department-specific (if any)
Example: BPS-17 Officer Salary
Basic Pay: PKR 195,000
House Rent (45%): PKR 87,750
Medical Allowance: PKR 12,000
Conveyance: PKR 15,000
Total Gross Salary: PKR 309,750/month
Federal vs Provincial Government Salaries
Federal Government
- Follows unified BPS 1-22 scale
- Regular annual increments
- Additional federal allowances
- Pension managed by federal government
- Standard medical facilities
Provincial Government
- Similar BPS scale with provincial variations
- Province-specific allowances
- Additional local benefits
- Provincial pension schemes
- Provincial medical facilities
Recent Salary Updates 2026
Annual Budget Announcement
Expected salary increase of 15-20% in upcoming budget for all BPS grades
Allowance Revision
Medical and conveyance allowances increased by 10% for BPS 1-16
Pension Enhancement
Minimum pension increased to PKR 25,000 for retired employees