Question

What is the salary of IAS?

Answer 1

The salary of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer varies depending on their rank, experience, and location of posting. However, the salary structure is generally based on the pay scale defined by the Indian government.

Here’s a basic breakdown of the salary at different levels:

1. **Starting Salary (for a new IAS officer)**:  
   - **Basic Pay**: ₹56,100 (Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix)
   - This is the salary for a newly appointed IAS officer, usually during the probation period.

2. **After 5–6 years (in the rank of Deputy Collector or equivalent)**:  
   - **Basic Pay**: ₹67,700 (Level 11)
   - This would be after a few years of experience.

3. **Senior IAS officer (after 13–14 years, at the rank of Joint Secretary or equivalent)**:  
   - **Basic Pay**: ₹1,31,100 (Level 13)

4. **Top Positions (after 25–30 years, as Secretary or higher)**:  
   - **Basic Pay**: ₹2,25,000 (Level 17, fixed)

In addition to the basic pay, IAS officers receive various allowances like:
- **House Rent Allowance (HRA)**
- **Travel Allowance (TA)**
- **Dearness Allowance (DA)**
- **Medical Allowance**
- **Special Duty Allowance (if posted in challenging areas)**

These allowances can vary depending on the city and the officer's posting.

So, the salary of an IAS officer can start from around ₹56,100 per month and can go up to ₹2,25,000 per month, plus allowances, as they progress in their career.