DM Salary (डीएम की सैलरी): District Magistrate Grade Pay, Pay Scale, & Monthly Payment!

The DM stands for District Magistrate (जिला अधिकारी या जिला मजिस्ट्रेट). DM is UPSC IAS or State Civil Services quailified person, who is the administrative head of any district. District Magistrate (DM) salary has a basic pay scale of ₹78,800   to ₹2,09,200 per month. The grade pay for a DM Salary is ₹7600, and it’s a highly reputed Grade A that comes under Level 12. The DM pay scale comes under Pay Band 3, i.e., PB-3 (₹15,600-₹39,100), with an entry pay of ₹29500.

As per the revised DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances, the starting in hand DM salary per month is ₹115463. If we consider the current allowances and deductions, as per the 7th Pay Matrix, the maximum monthly District Magistrate salary can be ₹305604 after full 34 years of service. The District Magistrate (DM) salary in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Punjab, Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, CG, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, and Jharkhand states will be the same as the 7th Pay Matrix only with few changes in allowances.

However, in every states in India the overall in-hand amount of monthly salary of DM is almost same. For more details of DM Payment (डीएम सैलरी), Salary Slip, Promotions, Powers, Monthly Income, and DM salary calculator, please refer to the information provided below.

DM Salary Grade Pay, Pay Scale & Per Month Income

The monthly income of DM, after deductions and including all allowances, will be Rs. 13.8 Lakh per annum. Whereas, the maximum in-hand DM Payment in India can be around Rs. 36.7 Lakh per annum after 34 years. Apart from the District Magistrate salary, they also get lots of other perks and authoritative powers.

DM SALARY: 7TH PAY ⬇
Category	Salary
Pay Level	12
Pay Band	PB-3 (15600 to 39100)
Grade Pay	7600
Pay Scale	₹78,800  – 2,09,200/-
Basic Salary	₹ 78,800 /-
Maximum Salary (Without Any Promotion)	₹2,09,200/-
Maximum Salary (After Highest Promotion)	₹2,50,000/-
Dearness Allowance (DA)	46% Of Basic Pay)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% Of Basic Pay)
Transport Allowance (TA)	₹7200/- to ₹10000/-
Starting In Hand Salary	₹115463/- per month (Approx)
Maximum In Hand Salary	₹305604/- per month (Approx)
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DM SALARY: DEDUCTIONS⬇
Category	CTC Salary
PF(12% of basic)	9,456/-
NPS(10% of basic + DA)	11,405/-
Income Tax	As Per ITR
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DM Promotion Process, Time, Chart & Salary

In India, a District Magistrate’s (DM) salary increases with their years of service. The basic salary from ₹78800-₹214100 and can go up to ₹182200-₹224100 after 27 years. The Cabinet Secretary of India is the top position and can get basic salary of ₹2,25,000 per month.

DM PROMOTIONS & SALARY
Category	Basic Salary
जिला मजिस्ट्रेट (DM)	₹78800 – ₹214100
निदेशक (राज्य या केंद्र) स्तर	₹118500–₹214100
डिविजनल कमिश्नर (DC) [Level 14]	₹131100– ₹216600
डिविजनल कमिश्नर (DC) [Level 15]	₹182200 – ₹224100
Secretary Level (सचिव स्तर)	₹182200 – ₹2,25,000/-
Cabinet Secretary of India (भारत के कैबिनेट सचिव)	₹2,25,000

 District Magistrate (DM) Salary Allowances, Perks & Facilities

✦ Top 10 DM Jobs Perks

01 Government Home ✅

02 Electricity and Water Bill. ✅

03 Medical Expenses. ✅

04 Transport Allowances.✅

05 Security Guard and Household Helpers.✅

06 Free Phone Call. ✅

07 Office Vehicles.✅

08 Dearness Allowance✅

09 Festival Bonos✅

10 Periodic Promotion✅

District Magistrate (DM) Powers & Reponsibility

Apart for huge salary, a District Magistrate (DM) holds a variety of powers. They help in the adoption process and can permit non-lawyers to represent specific cases in court. They can exercise the powers of the Assistant Commissioner of Agricultural Income Tax under certain circumstances. They can expedite hijacking-related trials. DM can take possession of valuable art treasures, regulate gun licenses, and even search and seize arms and ammunition. District Magistrate have authority over cinema properties, including granting or revoking licenses and halting film shows. They handle citizenship applications, register citizens, and maintain a citizen register. They can prevent acts of Sati, seize related funds and properties, and order the removal of certain temples. They can also compile a list of materials related to Sati. However, these DM powers can vary based on local laws and rules,.

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