Lieutenant Salary in Pakistan 2026
Lieutenant Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
Lieutenant — Quick Answer
Lieutenant — Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army Lieutenant rank. Gross pay PKR 140,000–165,000/month including military allowances. Bachelor's + Service required.
Lieutenant Salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks 2026 (Per Month)
The Lieutenant (Lieutenant) monthly salary in Pakistan Army & Ranks for 2026 ranges from PKR 140,000 to PKR 165,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the Lieutenant 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 Lieutenant (Lieutenant) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the Lieutenant scale plus a stack of allowances. For Lieutenant the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Lieutenant, est.) | 77,000 – 90,750 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~40,838 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~22,688 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 140,000 – 165,000 |
Eligibility for Lieutenant (Lieutenant)
- Education: Bachelor's + Service
- Age limit: Promotion
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
Lieutenant employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Lieutenant 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 Lieutenant 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 Lieutenant pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
Lieutenant — FAQs
What is the salary of Lieutenant in Pakistan 2026?
Lieutenant gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 140,000 to PKR 165,000 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 Lieutenant?
Common posts in Lieutenant: Lieutenant — Pakistan Army. These positions fall under the Pakistan Army Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for Lieutenant?
Education required for Lieutenant jobs: Bachelor's + Service. Age limit: Promotion.
How is Lieutenant salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). Lieutenant basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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