The salary of high-ranking officials in India has always been a topic of discussion. Here’s a look at their salaries in 2025.
Salary of the President of India
Indian presidents are the head of the country and first citizens. India’s president receives a monthly salary of Rs 5 lakh, for which he does not have to pay any kind of tax.
Salary of the Vice President
The Vice President of India, who holds the second highest constitutional post in the country. The Vice President gets a salary of ₹ 4 lakh per month. Apart from this, he is provided with many other allowances and facilities.
Salary of Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of India receives a basic salary of around Rs 2,80,000 per month. The salary of the Prime Minister is decided every year under the budget proposal in the Parliament. Along with this, he is also provided with many facilities, like a residence, a vehicle, and security.
Salary of Governors
The Governors of India receive a salary of ₹3.50 lakh per month. This salary was revised in 2018 and has not changed since then. The salary of the governor is more than that of the chief minister of a state but less than the salary of the president and the vice president.
Salary of Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India receives a salary of ₹2.80 lakh per month. This salary was revised in 2018. The salary of the Chief Justice is fixed keeping in mind his responsibilities and the importance of the judiciary.
Salary of Supreme Court Judges
Supreme Court judges receive a salary of ₹2.50 lakh per month. Judges get government accommodation in Delhi, which is provided during their tenure. Free medical service for judges and their families.
Salary of Member of Parliament
The basic monthly salary of an MP serving in the Indian parliament is Rs. 1 lakh. Along with this, allowance is given for spending on telephone and internet. Allowance is given for railway, air travel, or other modes of transport to travel in the field of work.
Salary of IAS and IPS
The salary of IAS and IPS officers varies according to their rank, and it is decided by the central government. They get a salary between Rs 50000 and Rs 250000 depending on their post.
