IPS Salary 2025 – Pay, Perks & Growth- TheSalaryInHand.Com

An IPS officer’s salary in India starts at ₹56,100 per month (basic) and goes up to ₹2,25,000 for top ranks, excluding perks.

Disclaimer: Salary figures are as per the 7th CPC; actual pay may vary based on posting, seniority, and cadre rules.

IPS Salary Overview Table – 2025

Before we go deep into allowances and rank-wise pay, here’s a bird’s-eye view of the IPS pay scale in 2025. This quick table will help you understand the starting salary, top pay, and allowances at a glance.

Particular	Details
Starting Basic Pay	₹56,100/month
Highest Pay	₹2,25,000/month
Allowances	DA, HRA, TA, Risk Allowance
Pay Level	Level 10 to Apex
Service Type	All India Service
Retirement Age	60 years

IPS Salary Per Month

If you’re wondering “What is the salary of IPS per month?”, here’s the breakdown. This includes basic pay plus allowances like DA, HRA, and TA, which vary by posting location.

Component	Amount (₹)
Basic Pay	56,100
DA (12%)	6,732
HRA	6,732
TA	3,600–7,200
Gross	~₹70,000–80,000

IPS Salary Slip

IPS Salary by Rank

The higher the rank, the bigger the paycheck — and the bigger the responsibility. Here’s how the pay structure changes as you rise from a probationary officer to the Director General of Police.

Rank	Basic Pay (₹)	Gross (₹)
ASP (Probation)	56,100	70k–80k
SP	67,700	90k–1L
DIG	1,31,100	1.5L+
IG	1,44,200	1.65L+
DGP	2,25,000	2.4L+

IAS vs IPS Salary

Many aspirants compare IAS vs IPS salary before deciding their UPSC goal. While both start at the same pay level, the top salaries and roles differ slightly.

Factor	IAS	IPS
Start Basic	₹56,100	₹56,100
Top Pay	₹2,50,000	₹2,25,000
Nature of Work	Civil Admin	Law & Order

Perks of IPS Job

The cash salary is only part of the story. IPS officers enjoy a lifestyle that many corporate executives would envy — all funded by the government.

Government bungalow – often in prime locations
Official vehicle with driver – for duty & official engagements
Security personnel – for personal & official safety
Pension benefits – ensuring post-retirement security
Free utilities & travel concessions – reducing personal expenses

FAQs

Got quick questions about IPS salary? Here are the most common ones aspirants ask:

Q. IPS ki salary kitni hoti hai?
₹56,100 starting basic pay, excluding perks — but with allowances, it’s around ₹70,000–80,000 per month.

Q. What is the salary of IPS per month?
Around ₹70,000–80,000 gross for new officers, and up to ₹2.4 lakh for DGP rank.

Q. IPS salary after 10 years?
Around ₹1.5 lakh/month as DIG, depending on state posting and allowances.

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