Government approved salary increase of government employees by 10% Adhoc allowance on running basic pay and 30% & 15% Disparity reduction allowance for Bps 1 to 16 and Bps 17 to 22 respectively.
There are several salary systems are enforced in Pakistan including Basic Pay Scales (BPS), Special Pay Scales (SPS) and Project Pay Scales (PPS) etc. BPS pay scale is enforced in all government secretariats, divisions, judiciary and departments of Federal, Punjab, Sindh, Kpk, Balochistan and AJK. SPS pay scale is enforced in strategic nature's institutions like the Atomic Energy Division of Pakistan, NESCOM, SUPARCO and SPD etc. PPS are contractual pay scales, specially introduced for employees working on different government projects. Project Employees hired on a lump sum (inclusive of all allowances) salary package for Public Sector Development Programs (PSDP). Details of Latest revised BPS, SPS and PPS Pay Scales in Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh, Kpk, Balochistan and AJK are as follows:
In BPS pay scale system a basic salary rate is fixed by the federal government of Pakistan, states and provinces. Overall salary of employees is formulated by adding some regular & adhock allowances in the basic salary rates and further increased from time to time, as announced by the Government of Pakistan, Punjab, Sindh, Kpk, Balochistan and AJK in the Annual Financial Budget. Basic salary rates are revised only in the case of the revision of basic pay scale rates. Budgetary salary increases are included in salary in the form of adhock allowances and continued till revision of basic salary rates. The total salary of an employee is the sum of the basic pay, some regular and special allowances.
Basic pay scales was revised in the financial budget for the year 2022, therefore Currently Basic Pay scale rate BPS 2022 is enforced and Basic Pay scale chart 2025-2026 is as under:-
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BPS Pay scale chart 2025-2026 shows the net salary amount that employees will receive upon joining a government organization in current year. Salary of already working employees is higher than new employees because already working employees are getting an annual increment every year, merged into their basic salary. This salary chart reflects standard net salary rates other benefits like House hiring, medical reimbursement, car monetization and some special allowances are not included in these salary rates:-
These allowances are mandatory to pay to every government employee. Details of regular allowances are as under
1.House rent Allowance/House rental ceiling
2.Conveyance Allowance
3.Medical Allowance
These allowances are not mandatory to pay to every government employee but only pay in special conditions or as per financial health of institutions. Details of some special allowances are as under:-
Dearness Allowance: Dearness Allowance (DA) is a monetary benefit paid to government employees to help offset the impact of inflation on their purchasing power
Deputation Allowance: Deputation Allowance is granted to federal government employees posted on deputation to another department or agency where their pay package would be different from their original post
Orderly Allowance: Orderly allowance is a specific type of allowance granted to high-level government officials in BPS-20, 21, and 22 (Basic Pay Scale) to cover expenses related to a residence orderly, which is a domestic worker hired for household tasks
Disparity Allowance: This allowance is formulated to reduce disparities among the employees of various government departments in pakistan. This allowance is admissibleto civil employees of Government who have never been allowed additional allowance/allowances equal to or more than 100% of the basic pay
Judiciary Allowance: This is special Allowance formulated for the employees of courts
Teaching Allowance: Teaching Allowance is generally sanctioned at 20% of a teacher's initial basic pay, with a maximum cap of Rs. 6,000 per month. This allowance is a financial benefit provided to teachers as an additional compensation.
Hard Area Allowance: This is an additional payment provided to government employees, including police, education staff, and others, who are posted or deployed in areas deemed challenging or difficult due to various factors like remoteness, infrastructure, or security risks.
Utility Allowance: Utility allowance is a financial benefit given to government employees to help cover the costs of electricity, gas, and water
Education Allowance: Education allowance is a benefit offered to government employees to assist with their children's education. This allowance can take various forms, including reimbursement of fees, stipends, and scholarships.
Integrated Allowance: Integrated Allowance is a financial benefit provided to civil servants, particularly those in the lower pay scales (BPS 1-6), to cover various expenses
Uniform Allowance: Uniform allowance is a payment made to employees who are required to wear a prescribed uniform for their job. It is typically provided to those in sectors like law enforcement, government services, and sometimes in private sectors where a uniform is mandated for professional reasons.
Health Risk Allowance: Health risk allowances are granted to employees who work in hazardous settings, particularly those in the health sector. These allowances are designed to compensate for the risks associated with exposure to infectious diseases or other hazardous substances.
Executive Allowance: This is a benefit granted to officers in the federal government, specifically those in BPS 17-22.
Additional Charge Allowance: Additional charge allowance is generally calculated as 20% of the employee's basic pay, with a maximum limit set by the government. This allowance is granted to employees who are required to perform the duties of a post in addition to their regular duties.
Daily Allowance (DA): DA for government officials on official duty within the country are determined by their Basic Pay Scale (BPS) and are subject to revision from time to time. Rates are categorized as "Ordinary" and "Special," with the latter typically applied to specific stations according to Finance Division from the government of Pakistan
Travelling Allowance (TA): TA is granted to employees to cover expenses incurred while traveling in the interest of the organization's service
Currently Rental Ceiling 2021 is enforced & rates are as under:-
Structure of Special Pay Scale (SPS) is same as Basic Pay Scale (BPS) but instead of normal basic pay rate a special rate is formulated. SPS salary rates are higher than BPS salary rates. SPS salary system is enforced in strategic nature’s institutions like Atomic Energy Division of Pakistan, NESCOM and SPD etc. Further details are as followings:-
Currently Special Pay Scales SPS 2022 are enforced. SPS Pay scale chart 2025-2026 shows the net salary amount that employees will receive upon joining a strategic nature government organization in current year. Salary of already working employees is higher than new employees because already working employees are getting an annual increment every year, merged into their basic salary. This salary chart reflects standard net salary rates, other benefits like House hiring, medical reimbursement, car monetization and some special allowances are not included in these salary rates. SPS Pay scale chart 2025-2026 along with special basic rates of SPS 2022 is as under:-
Structure of PPS (Project Pay Scales) is different from BPS and SPS, in this Pay scale system a Lump sum (inclusive all allowances) salary package is formulated and no other facility and allowances are paid to employees. PPS salary system is specially introduced for employees hired on Public Sectors Development Programs (PSDP).
Currently Project Pay Scales PPS 2022 are enforced & salary rates of PPS 2022 are as under:-
TTS (Tenure Track System) pay scales are specially formulated lump sum salary packages for faculty member of public sector universities in Pakistan to maintain 35% salary gap above the BPS salary. Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor of public sector universities are eligible for this salary system.
Currently TTS pay scale 2025 are enforced & SalarY rates of TTS 2025 are as under:-
The different pay scales in Pakistan’s Government sector play a crucial role in shaping the country's workforce landscape. Although these scales aim to ensure fair compensation and maintain a structured salary system, challenges such as disparities, inflation, and economic fluctuations persist. It is imperative for the government to periodically review and revise these pay scales to align with the evolving economic conditions and ensure that public servants are adequately rewarded for their contributions. Additionally, efforts should be directed towards addressing issues of transparency and accountability in the implementation of pay scales, fostering a more equitable and motivated public sector workforce. Ultimately, a well-structured and responsive pay scale system is essential for job satisfaction, enhancing productivity, and promoting overall economic stability in Pakistan.