SST (Secondary School Teacher) Salary in Pakistan 2026
SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) — Quick Answer
Secondary School Teacher (SST), PET, Drawing Master
SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16): PKR 82,000–115,000/month. Bachelor's / B.Ed.
SST (Secondary School Teacher) Salary in teaching cadre in Pakistan 2026 (Per Month)
The SST (Secondary School Teacher) (SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16)) monthly salary in teaching cadre in Pakistan for 2026 ranges from PKR 82,000 to PKR 115,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) 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 SST (Secondary School Teacher) (SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16)) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) scale plus a stack of allowances. For SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16), est.) | 45,100 – 63,250 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~28,463 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~15,813 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 82,000 – 115,000 |
Eligibility for SST (Secondary School Teacher) (SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16))
- Education: Bachelor's / B.Ed
- Age limit: 22–35 yrs
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so SST (Secondary School Teacher) 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 SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) — FAQs
What is the salary of SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) in Pakistan 2026?
SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 82,000 to PKR 115,000 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 SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16)?
Common posts in SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16): Secondary School Teacher (SST), PET, Drawing Master. These positions fall under the Teaching Pay Scale — Pakistan (School, College, University) pay system.
What is the education requirement for SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16)?
Education required for SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) jobs: Bachelor's / B.Ed. Age limit: 22–35 yrs.
How is SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). SST (Secondary School Teacher) (BPS-16) basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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