Chief / Head of Department Salary in Pakistan 2026
SPPP-9 Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
SPPP-9 — Quick Answer
Chief / Head of Department
SPPP-9 — Punjab Special Pay Scale (market-based) used by autonomous Punjab authorities such as PERA, PITB and PHA. Gross salary PKR 600,000–800,000/month.
Chief / Head of Department Salary in Punjab Provincial Pay Scale (PPS) 2026 (Per Month)
The Chief / Head of Department (SPPP-9) monthly salary in Punjab Provincial Pay Scale (PPS) for 2026 ranges from PKR 600,000 to PKR 800,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the SPPP-9 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 Chief / Head of Department (SPPP-9) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the SPPP-9 scale plus a stack of allowances. For SPPP-9 the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (SPPP-9, est.) | 330,000 – 440,000 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~198,000 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~110,000 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 600,000 – 800,000 |
Annual Increment & Career Growth
SPPP-9 employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so Chief / Head of Department 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 SPPP-9 pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
SPPP-9 — FAQs
What is the salary of SPPP-9 in Pakistan 2026?
SPPP-9 gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 600,000 to PKR 800,000 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 SPPP-9?
Common posts in SPPP-9: Chief / Head of Department. These positions fall under the Punjab Provincial Pay Scale (PPS) pay system.
What is the education requirement for SPPP-9?
Education required for SPPP-9 jobs: As specified in the advertisement. Age limit: As per advertisement.
How is SPPP-9 salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). SPPP-9 basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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