DIG Salary in Pakistan 2026
DIG (BPS-20) Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
DIG (BPS-20) — Quick Answer
DIG — Pakistan Police
Police rank DIG (BPS-20). Gross pay PKR 255,000–365,000/month. Education: Service-based.
DIG Salary in Pakistan Police 2026 (Per Month)
The DIG (DIG (BPS-20)) monthly salary in Pakistan Police for 2026 ranges from PKR 255,000 to PKR 365,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the DIG (BPS-20) 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 DIG (DIG (BPS-20)) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the DIG (BPS-20) scale plus a stack of allowances. For DIG (BPS-20) the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (DIG (BPS-20), est.) | 140,250 – 200,750 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~90,338 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~50,188 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 255,000 – 365,000 |
Eligibility for DIG (DIG (BPS-20))
- Education: Service-based
- Age limit: Promotion
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
DIG (BPS-20) employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so DIG 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.
In the Pakistan Police (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan and federal), the DIG rank sits on the DIG (BPS-20) scale. Provincial police departments follow the same basic pay scales with minor allowance differences by province.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the DIG (BPS-20) pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
DIG (BPS-20) — FAQs
What is the salary of DIG (BPS-20) in Pakistan 2026?
DIG (BPS-20) gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 255,000 to PKR 365,000 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 DIG (BPS-20)?
Common posts in DIG (BPS-20): DIG — Pakistan Police. These positions fall under the Pakistan Police Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for DIG (BPS-20)?
Education required for DIG (BPS-20) jobs: Service-based. Age limit: Promotion.
How is DIG (BPS-20) salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). DIG (BPS-20) basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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