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IAS Officer Salary: How much salary does an IAS officer get? What are the other allowances included, know

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The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is one of the premier civil services of India. Competitive exams and rigorous training pave the way for a fulfilling career. Let's take a look at the salary and allowances of IAS officers.

The 7th Pay Commission recommended the salaries of government IAS officers and it replaced pay grades with consolidated pay levels. The salary of IAS officers varies according to the pay scale and the level of posts.

The starting salary of an IAS officer starts from Rs 56,000 per month at the pay level of 10. The highest salary of an IAS officer is Rs 2,50,000 for the Cabinet Secretary at the 18th pay level

"However, considering various allowances, the total monthly income of an IAS officer can range between Rs 56,000 to Rs 1,50,000. The salary of an IAS officer is decided by the Ministry of Personnel, Government of India.

In addition, IAS officers get various allowances in addition to their basic salary. These include dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), and travel allowance (TA).