Pay and Allowances of Indian Airforce Officer 2022

The Indian Air Force and other Indian Armed Forces of the country are among the most prestigious and respectful jobs that any civilian has for the country. And except for the passion and respect to do this job, the salary structure is also one thing that attracts people to pursue their career in the armed forces. 

If you are someone who is thinking of joining the armed forces or want to make a career in it, there are a few things that you must know before you get admission to NDA. 

Here are the pay and allowances of the Indian Air Force Officer that will motivate you more than ever to pursue a career in Indian Air Force Services. 

Pay and Allowances of Indian Airforce Officer 2022

	Rank	Level	Pay in Rs.
1.	Flying Officer	Level  10	56,100- 1,77,500
2.	Squadroom Leader	Level 10B	6,94,00- 2,07,200
3.	Flight Lieutenant	Level 11	6,1300- 1,93,900
4.	Wing Commander	Level  12A	1,21,200- 2,12,400
5.	Air Commodore	Level  13	1,39,600- 2,17,600
6.	Group Captain	Level 13A	1,30,600- 2,15,900
7.	Air Vice Marshal	Level 14	1,44,200- 2,18,200
8.	HAG+ Scale	Level 15	2,05,400- 2,24,400
9.	Air Marshal HAG Scale	Level 16	1,30,600- 2,15,900
10.	VACS/AirForce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG)	Level 17	2,25,222/- (fixed)
11.	CAS	Level 18	2,50,000/- (fixed)

Pay Scale of the Flying Officers

Here is the pay scale of the Flying officers i.e officers of the initial most rank in the iAF: 

1. Pay in Pay Band – Rs. 15,600 Per Month 

(officer will get posting in PB 3- 15600-39100) 

2. Grade Pay: rs. 5400 PM 
3. Military Service Pay: Rs 6000 PM 
4. Dearness Allowance: Rs 500 PM 
5. Transport Allowance: Rs. 3200 + DA (major cities)/ 1600+ DA (other cities) 
6. Kit Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 500 PM 

Gross Monthly Emoluments

The salary of a Flying Officers for the first month would be following: 

	Flying Branch	Technical Branch	Ground Duty Branch
Total Emoluments	66110/-	57360/-	54840/-

But when you go further in rank and status in the Air Force, your salary and other inclusions also increases as per your responsibilities and capabilities. 

Rank	Flying Pay
Flying Officer	Rs. 11250/-
Light Lieutenant	Rs. 13,750/-
Squadron leader	Rs. 17,500/-
Wing  Commander	Rs. 17,500/-
Group Captain	Rs. 17,500
Air Commodore & above	Rs. 13,125

Technical allowance is Rs. 2500/- for every Tier-I officer and Rs. 3750/- for every Tier-II officer. 

Pay Band of Indian Air Force 

Rank	Pay-Scale Band	Pay-Scale	Grade Pay	Median Scale
Flying Officer	PB-III	15,600-39,100	5400	6000
Flight Lieutenant	PB-III	15,600-39,100	5100	6000
Squadron Leader	PB-III	15,600-39,100	6600	6000
Wing Commander	PB-IV	37,400-67,000	7600	6000
Group Captain	PB-IV	37,400-67,000	8700	6000
Air Vice Marshal	PB-IV	37,400-67,000	10000	6000
Air Commodore	PB-IV	37,400-67,000	8900	6000
Air Marshal	PB-IV	37,400-67,000	12000	6000
Chief of Commands	Apex Band	80,000 INR	NA	NA
Air Force Chief	Apex Band	90,000 INR	NA	NA

Pay- Structure of Newly Appointed Flying Officers 

Structure Structure
Pay Band (universal for all branches)	15,600 INR per month
Grade Pay	5,400 INR per month
Military Service Pay	6,000 INR per month
Dearness Allowance calculated @ of 80% of Gross Emoluments	21,600 INR per month
Kit Maintenance Allowance	500 INR per month
Transport Allowance	3200 INR per month (in key metros) and 1600 INR per month (in rest of the towns and cities)
Flying Allowance (for flying branch officers)	11,250 INR per month
Technical Allowance (for technical branch officers)	2,500 per month

Gross Emoluments of Monthly Salary for Flying Officers Per Month Salary 

Branch	Average Salary In Lakhs INR
Ground Duty Branch	54,860 INR
Technical Branch	57,360 INR
Flying Branch	66,110 INR

Allowance on Flight and Technical Stipends As Per Ranks 

Rank/Designation/Position	Average Salary In Lakhs INR (Flying Pay)
Air Commodore & Beyond	13,125 INR per month
Group Captain	17,500 INR per month
Wing Commander	17,500 INR per month
Squadron Leader	17,500 INR per month
Flight Lieutenant	13,750 INR per month
Flying Officer	11,250 INR per month

Monthly Pay of an Office As Per Job  Position 

Job Position	Average Salary In Lakhs INR
Technician	25,840 INR per month
Air Force Pilot	82,000 INR per month
Airman	33,850 INR per month
Senior NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer)	47,337 INR per month
Mechanical Transport Operator	4,00,500 INR (per annum)
Administrator	4,53,400 INR (per annum)
Administrative Officer	10,28,000 INR (per annum)
Logistician	28,000 INR per month
Police	40,000 INR per month

Salary Based on Experience of an Officer 

Years Of Experience	Average Salary In Lakhs INR
5-9 years	8,95,050 INR
10-19 years	7,80,000 INR
20 years and above	6,30,000 IN

Salary and Allowance of  Air Force Civilians 

Pay Scale	Pay Band	Corresponding Pay Bands	Grade Pay
S01	1S	4440-7440	1300
S02	1S	4440-7440	1400
S2A	1S	4440-7440	1600
S03	1S	4440-7440	1650
S04	PB1	5200-20200	1800
S05	PB1	5200-20200	1900
S06	PB1	5200-20200	2000
S07	PB1	5200-20200	2400
S08	PB1	5200-20200	2800
S09	PB2	9300-34800	4200
S10	PB2	9300-34800	4200
S12	PB2	9300-34800	4200
S11	PB2	9300-34800	4200
S13	PB2	9300-34800	4600
S14	PB2	9300-34800	4800
S15	PB2	9300-34800	5400
GPA	PB3	15600-39100	5400
S19	PB3	15600-39100	6600
S21	PB3	15600-39100	7600
S24	PB4	37400-67000	8700
S26	PB4	37400-67000	8900

House And Rent Allowances

Class Of City	Rate
X	30% Of Pay In Band+Grade Pay+NPA
Y	20% Of Pay In Band+Grade Pay+NPA
Z	10% Of Pay In Band+Grade Pay+NPA

Transport Allowances 

For transport allowances, Grade Pay is below Rs. 4200/- but  in Pay Band it is above Rs. 7400/-. 

Class	In A1 & A Earlier	Other Class
Grade Pay Of 5400 & Above# Grade Pay Of Rs.4200,4600 & 4800	Rs.3200 + DA On TPT	Rs. 1600 + DA On TPT
Grade Pay Below Rs. 4200 And PayIn Pay Band Below Rs.7440.	Rs. 600 + DA On TPT	Rs. 400 + DA On TPT