Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel Salary 2025 - Monthly Pay, Grade Pay & More!

The pay scale for an Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel is at Pay Level 12A, which comes under the Pay Band PB-2 of ₹15,600 to ₹39,100. The Grade Pay is ₹8,000 and the pay scale is from ₹1,21,200 to ₹2,12,400. The basic pay is at ₹1,21,200, which can go as high as ₹2,12,400 with experience and rank progression. This structure is uniform across various states, such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir, where the officer's duties may be performed. Apart from the basic salary, the Lieutenant Colonel is entitled to various allowances, which significantly boost the overall compensation package.

Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel Salary Structure (Level 12 A)

The salary of an Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel starts with a basic pay of ₹1,21,200. After adding allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), Military Service Pay (MSP), Flying Allowance, and Transport Allowance, the total gross salary comes to around ₹2,18,236. After deductions for income tax, pension, and insurance, the in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,79,346. Since housing is provided, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is not applicable. This salary structure provides a well-rounded and competitive package for the officer’s duties and responsibilities.

CATEGORY	AMOUNT
Pay Level	12A
Pay Band	PB-2(15600-39100)
Grade Pay	₹8,000
Pay Scale	₹1,21,200 - ₹2,12,400
Basic Salary	₹1,21,200 (starting point)
Maximum Salary	₹2,12,400

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Allowances

ALLOWANCE	AMOUNT
Dearness Allowance (DA)	₹64,236 (53% of Basic Salary)
Military Service Pay (MSP)	₹15,500 (fixed for all officers)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	₹0 (Housing provided by the Army)
Transport Allowance (TA)	₹5,000 (For Metro Cities)
Commuted Leave Allowance	₹2,000
Kit Maintenance Allowance	₹300
Flying Allowance	Upto ₹10,000 (for officers in flying ops)
Risk and Hardship Allowance	₹5,000 - ₹10,000 (if posted in risky zones)

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Deductions

DEDUCTION	AMOUNT
Income Tax (ITR)	₹13,500 (approximate based on income slab)
Pension Contribution	₹12,920 (10% of Basic + Grade Pay)
CPS Deduction	₹12,120 (10% of Basic Salary)
Group Insurance	₹300 - ₹500 (depending on policy)
Defence Welfare Fund	₹50 - ₹200

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Gross Salary Calculation

CATEGORY	AMOUNT
Basic Salary	₹1,21,200
Dearness Allowance (DA)	₹64,236
Military Service Pay (MSP)	₹15,500
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	₹0 (Housing provided)
Transport Allowance (TA)	₹5,000
Commuted Leave Allowance	₹2,000
Kit Maintenance Allowance	₹300
Flying Allowance	₹10,000
Risk and Hardship Allowance	₹5,000
Gross Salary	₹2,18,236

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In-Hand Salary Calculation

CATEGORY	AMOUNT
Gross Salary	₹2,18,236
Total Deductions	₹38,890 (approx.)
In-Hand Salary	₹1,79,346 (approx.)

Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel Salary 7th Pay Commission

Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel board recruitment is done under the state govt supervision. Therefore Indian Army Lieutenant Colonel's salary comes under the 7th pay matrix of Maharashtra govt norms. Here are the details of the 7th pay salary matrix. 

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