Quick answerAn entry-level IAS officer's basic pay is ₹56,100 per month under the prevailing 7th CPC pay matrix. Dearness allowance and admissible posting-based benefits are added, while pension contribution, tax and other deductions reduce in-hand salary.
How IAS salary is calculated
Basic pay
The fixed pay-matrix amount for the officer's level. It rises through annual increments and promotion.
Gross salary
Basic pay plus applicable DA, HRA, transport and other authorised allowances.
In-hand salary
Gross salary after NPS contribution, income tax, government accommodation recovery and other deductions.
Career progression
Pay levels rise with seniority and appointment, subject to service rules and promotion.
IAS allowances and official facilities
Depending on posting and entitlement, compensation can include dearness allowance, house-rent allowance when government housing is not provided, transport allowance and travel-related benefits. Official residence, vehicle or staff are role-based facilities—not personal salary—and vary by posting.
Salary figures change with government orders, DA revisions and pay rules. Treat advertised “monthly package” claims cautiously and verify the current government pay matrix.
IAS salary FAQs
What is the starting basic salary of an IAS officer?
The prevailing entry basic pay is ₹56,100 per month under the 7th CPC pay matrix.
Is in-hand IAS salary the same in every city?
No. Posting, housing, admissible allowances, tax and deductions affect the amount received.
Are a house and car part of IAS salary?
They may be official facilities attached to a post where authorised; they are not the officer's personal basic pay.