Cook / Helper Salary in Pakistan 2026
PPS-3 Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
PPS-3 — Quick Answer
Cook / Helper
PPS-3 Punjab government grade. Gross salary PKR 23,500–31,000/month.
Cook / Helper Salary in Punjab Provincial Pay Scale (PPS) 2026 (Per Month)
The Cook / Helper (PPS-3) monthly salary in Punjab Provincial Pay Scale (PPS) for 2026 ranges from PKR 23,500 to PKR 31,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the PPS-3 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 Cook / Helper (PPS-3) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the PPS-3 scale plus a stack of allowances. For PPS-3 the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (PPS-3) | 9,100 – 12,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~5,400 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~3,000 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 23,500 – 31,000 |
Annual Increment & Career Growth
PPS-3 employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Cook / Helper 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.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the PPS-3 pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
PPS-3 — FAQs
What is the salary of PPS-3 in Pakistan 2026?
PPS-3 gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 23,500 to PKR 31,000 per month. Basic pay PKR 9,100–12,000 plus House Rent Allowance (45%), Medical, Conveyance, and Special Relief Allowances. Annual increment: as per rules.
What posts are in PPS-3?
Common posts in PPS-3: Cook / Helper. These positions fall under the Punjab Provincial Pay Scale (PPS) pay system.
What is the education requirement for PPS-3?
Education required for PPS-3 jobs: As specified in the advertisement. Age limit: As per advertisement.
How is PPS-3 salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). PPS-3 basic pay range: PKR 9,100–12,000. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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