Colonel Salary in Pakistan 2026
Colonel Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
Colonel — Quick Answer
Colonel — Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army Colonel rank. Gross pay PKR 350,000–430,000/month including military allowances. Service-based required.
Colonel Salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks 2026 (Per Month)
The Colonel (Colonel) monthly salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks for 2026 ranges from PKR 350,000 to PKR 430,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the Colonel 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 Colonel (Colonel) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the Colonel scale plus a stack of allowances. For Colonel the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Colonel, est.) | 192,500 – 236,500 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~106,425 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~59,125 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 350,000 – 430,000 |
Eligibility for Colonel (Colonel)
- Education: Service-based
- Age limit: Promotion
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
Colonel employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Colonel 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 Army & Ranks pay for the Colonel 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 Colonel pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
Colonel — FAQs
What is the salary of Colonel in Pakistan 2026?
Colonel gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 350,000 to PKR 430,000 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 Colonel?
Common posts in Colonel: Colonel — Pakistan Army. These positions fall under the Pakistan Army Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for Colonel?
Education required for Colonel jobs: Service-based. Age limit: Promotion.
How is Colonel salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). Colonel basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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