Air Cdre Salary in Pakistan 2026
Air Commodore Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
Air Commodore — Quick Answer
Air Cdre
PAF Air Commodore (Air Cdre). Gross pay PKR 520,000–650,000/month.
Air Cdre Salary in Pakistan Air Force (PAF) & Ranks 2026 (Per Month)
The Air Cdre (Air Commodore) monthly salary in Pakistan Air Force (PAF) & Ranks for 2026 ranges from PKR 520,000 to PKR 650,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the Air Commodore scale with House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance and other admissible allowances. Actual take-home (in-hand) pay is slightly lower after deductions for GP Fund, Benevolent Fund and income tax where applicable.
How Air Cdre (Air Commodore) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the Air Commodore scale plus a stack of allowances. For Air Commodore the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Air Commodore, est.) | 286,000 – 357,500 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~160,875 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~89,375 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 520,000 – 650,000 |
Annual Increment & Career Growth
Air Commodore employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Air Cdre salary rises year on year. Promotion to the next grade brings a further jump in basic pay and allowances. Pay scales are revised in the annual budget, usually with an ad-hoc relief allowance increase.
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) & Ranks pay for the Air Cdre rank includes ration, uniform, messing and other service allowances on top of basic pay, plus free medical and accommodation — so the effective package is higher than the cash figure alone.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the Air Commodore pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
Air Commodore — FAQs
What is the salary of Air Commodore in Pakistan 2026?
Air Commodore gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 520,000 to PKR 650,000 per month. Basic pay PKR 0–0 plus House Rent Allowance (45%), Medical, Conveyance, and Special Relief Allowances. Annual increment: as per rules.
What posts are in Air Commodore?
Common posts in Air Commodore: Air Cdre. These positions fall under the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for Air Commodore?
Education required for Air Commodore jobs: As specified in the advertisement. Age limit: As per advertisement.
How is Air Commodore salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). Air Commodore basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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