SDM Salary Per Month – Grade Pay, Scale, Leval & Benefits

The Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) works in Pay Level 10. They get an in-hand salary of about ₹88,834 every month along with a grade pay of ₹5,400. The pay scale for this post is ₹56,100 to ₹177,500, and the monthly gross salary is around ₹98,638. SDMs also receive DA, transport perks, government housing, medical benefits, and regular promotion opportunities, making the job secure and rewarding.

Abhishek Kumar

29 November 2025, 10:14 PM

*may vary as per norm
Event	Details
Pay Level	10
Pay Band	15600 - 39100
Grade Pay	5400
Pay Scale	56100 - 177500
Basic Salary	56100
Maximum Salary	1,77,500
DA Allowance	32538 (58% of Basic Salary)
TA Allowance	7000
Sumptuary Allowance	1000
Medical Allowance	1000
Telephone Allowance	1000
NPS Deduction	8696 (10% of Basic Salary + DA)
Professional Tax Deduction	208
GIS Subscription Deduction	400
House License Fee Deduction	500
Monthly Gross	98638
Yearly Gross	1183656
Monthly In Hand	88834
YearlyIn Hand	1066008

State Wise Salary

*may vary as per norm
State	Pay Scale
Uttar Pradesh	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Maharashtra	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Bihar	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Madhya Pradesh	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Jharkhand	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Haryana	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Uttarakhand	₹56100 - 1,77,500
Himachal Pradesh	₹56100 - 1,77,500

Benifits and Perks

Benefit	Status
Govt House (*If no HRA)
Electricity and Water Bill
High Transport Allowances
Free Phone Call & Guard
Dearness and Special Allowance
Festival Bonus
Periodic Promotion
DA on TA
FPA
Govt Vehicle
Medical Expenses

Promotions

Rank	Pay Scale
SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Joining yr	₹56100 – 177500
Additional District Magistrate (ADM) 8 - 12 yr	₹67700 – 208700
District Magistrate 18 - 22 yr	₹78800 – 209200
Divisional Commissioner Based on Experience yr	₹118500 – 214100
Principal Secretary Seniority yr	₹144200 – 218200
Chief Secretary Seniority yr	₹225000