Air Force Salary 2023: Pay Scale, Allowances, Benefits, Career Growth, Promotions

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Anangsha Patra
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Indian Air Force offers good salaries to employees as per rank. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and get selected for IAF receive a decent Indian Air Force salary. Scroll down to read more on Air Force Salary.

Indian Air Force Salary

Air Force Salary

Air Force Salary: Indian Air Force offers a good salary and growth opportunities to candidates. It is the salary that draws thousands of aspirants every year to apply for AFCAT exam. Indian Air Force salary is published in the official notification. Before applying for the exam, candidates must comprehend Air Force Salary and pay scale per month. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and clear the online test and AFSB interview get selected for the Indian Air Force and receive the salary fixed by the Ministry of Defence. Every year, Air Force Salary is increased. In this article, we have discussed regarding Indian Air Force salary. Read this article, candidates can get an idea about the rank-wise salary, job profiles, pay scales, etc.

Air Force Salary 2023

During the training period, candidates are offered regular Indian Air Force Salaries. After joining Indian Air Force, candidates get a good pay package. Besides, employees are also entitled to various perks, allowances, benefits, compensation, etc. Candidates can check below Air Force Salary for different ranks.

Indian Airforce Officer Pay Scale 7th Pay Commission

Rank Level Pay Scale (in INR)

Flying Officer

Level 10

56, 100-1, 77, 500

Flight Lieutenant

Level 10 B

61, 300 - 1, 93, 900

Squadron Leader

Level 11

69, 400 - 2, 07, 200

Wing Commander

Level 12 A

1, 21, 200-2, 12, 400

Group Captain

Level 13

1, 30, 600-2, 15, 900

Air Commodore

Level 13 A

1, 39, 600 - 2, 17, 600

Air Vice-Marshal

Level 14

1, 44, 200 - 2, 18, 200

Air Marshal HAG Scale

Level 15

1, 82, 200 - 2,24,100

HAG + Scale

Level 16

2, 05, 400-2, 24, 400

VACS/ Air force Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG)

Level 17

2, 25, 000

CAS

Level 18

2, 50, 000

Post Air Force Salary Per Month

The post Indian Air Force salary per month is given below.

Job Position Average Salary (In Lakhs) (INR)

Technician

25,840

Administrator

4,53,400  

Mechanical Transport Operator

4,00,500

Administrative Officer

10,28,000

Logistician

28, 000

Police

40, 000

Air Force Pilot

82, 000

Airman

33,850

Senior NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer)

47,337

 AFCAT Salary 2023

The stipend offered to men and women cadets during the entire duration of training at any of the Air Force Training Institutions is INR 56,100 per month (Starting pay in Level 10). On successful completion of the training, the AFCAT salary of candidates in the pay matrix of Commissioned Officers will be fixed in the first cell of Level 10. The branch-wise in-hand AFCAT salary is given below.

Branch Salary (In INR)

Flying Branch

85,372

Ground Duty (Tech) Branch

74,872

Ground Duty (Non-tech) Branch Salary

71,872

The annual package offered to candidates is given below.

Branch Annual package (In INR)

Flying Branch

8-10 LPA

Ground Duty (Tech)

7-9 LPA

Ground Duty (Non-Tech)

7-9 LPA

Apart from AFCAT salary, candidates are offered various allowances such as flying allowance, technical allowance, military service pay, etc. The details are shared below:

  • Pay-scale (same for flying, technical, ground duty): INR 15,600
  • Grade Pay: INR 5,400
  • Military Service Pay: INR 6,000
  • Dearness Allowance @ 107 %: INR 28,890
  • Kit Maintenance Allowance: INR 500
  • Transport Allowance: INR 3,200 + DA (in major cities) or INR 1,600 + DA (in other cities)

Additional Allowances

  • Flying Allowance: INR 11,250 per month for Flying Branch officers
  • Technical Allowance: INR 2,500 per month for Technical Branch officers

Also Read: AFCAT exam

Indian Air Force Group X & Y Salary

Candidates during training are offered stipend of INR 14,600 per month. On completion of training, Indian Air Force salary offered to candidates is as follows:

Indian Air Force Group X Salary (Technical) Trades: INR 33,100 per month (Pay matrix-3 (INR 21,700 to 57,500).

Indian Air Force Group Y Salary (Non-Technical) Trades: INR 26, 900 per month

Education Instructor Trade (Sgt): INR 40, 600 per month

IAF Group X Allowances

Indian Air force salary per month/ basic pay: INR 21,700

Military Service Pay: INR 5200

Technical Qualification Pay: INR 6200

Air Force Salary: Allowances and Perks

The allowances and perks offered to candidates are given below:

Military Service Pay: MSP is considered after determining Basic Pay, House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and pensions.

Dearness Allowance

Transport Allowance: Flying officers are also eligible for a location-based transportation allowance, or TA. Flying Officers assigned to metropolises receive a monthly Transport Allowance of INR 3,200 and DA. While those posted to smaller cities and towns receive INR 1,600 and DA.

House Rent Allowance: In Class X cities, the Flying Officer HRA equals 30 per cent of the combined Band Pay, Grade Pay, and NPA. Flying Officers in Class Y and Z cities receive 20 per cent and 10 per cent of their Band Pay, Grade Pay, and NPA as HRA.

Candidates newly commissioned in the Flying Branches are eligible for Flying Allowance which is INR 11,250 per month and Technical Allowance of INR 2500 per month.

Air Force Salary 2023: Job Profile

The job profiles of candidates posted in different departments are given below.

Positions Air Force Job Profile

Administrative Assistant

Keeping track of and analysing all files, personnel data, and information for the IAF

Accounts Assistant

Maintaining records of all the accounts associated with each employee

Medical Assistant

To aid in the IAF’s nursing and first aid

Ground Training Instructor

To instruct brand-new recruits in the drill, parade, weapon handling, etc.

IAF Police and Security

To patrol and carry out the necessary investigations

Meteorological Assistant

Conducts weather observations and preserves daily logs

 Indian Air Force Salary FAQs

Q: What is Indian Air Force Salary for AFCAT Officers during training?

A: The Air Force salary 2023 for AFCAT officers per month ranges from INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500, according to the 7th Pay Commission. The Indian Air Force salary also include numerous allowances and benefits.

Q: What is Indian Air Force Salary for Airmen?

A: The Air Force salary per month for airmen is INR 33,100. They are appointed as aircraftmen.

Q: What are the allowances offered to employees?

A: Indian Air Force officers are entitled to various allowances such as Military Service Pay, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, etc.

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Anangsha Patra
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A mass communication and journalism post-graduate, Anangsha has worked as a reporter and sub-editor and enjoys working in the education domain.

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Entry TypePost CodeMaleFemaleTotal

AFCAT

Flying

28

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AFCAT Ground Duty Technical

AE (L)

104

11

125

AE (M)

45

05

50

AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical

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02

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Ground Duty Non Technical

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Entry TypePost CodeMaleFemale

AFCAT

Flying

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12

AFCAT Ground Duty Technical

AE (L)

88

23

AE (M)

36

09

AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical

Admin

43

03

LGS

13

14

Accounts

10

11

Ground Duty Non Technical

Education

07

02

Ground Duty Non Technical

Weapon Systems WS Branch

14

02

Meteorology Entry

Meteorology

08

02

NCC Special Entry

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AFCAT

Flying

21

9

AFCAT Ground Duty Technical

AE (L)

95

27

AE (M)

53

14

AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical

Admin

42

11

LGS

13

3

Accounts

11

2

Ground Duty Non Technical

Education

07

02

Ground Duty Non Technical

Weapon Systems WS Branch

14

03

Meteorology Entry

Meteorology

07

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NCC Special Entry

Flying

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