Government Employee Salary Increased by About 21%
Through the FY 2083/84 budget, the government of Nepal has introduced a salary adjustment as part of its effort to attract and retain public-sector employees.
As salaries had not been increased for four years, the government has raised employee salaries by about 21 percent through this year’s budget.
The revised salary arrangement applies from Shrawan 1, 2083, which falls on July 17, 2026, as the effective date for FY 2083/84 payroll implementation.
Employees working in government service had long been complaining that their salaries had not been increased.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle increased salaries and allowances by applying a formula that reduces the growth of pensioners’ liabilities and encourages working employees.
According to the increased salary, the monthly salary and allowance of one Kharidar has now reached Rs. 56,874. Similarly, that of the Chief Secretary has reached Rs. 104,087.
How Much for Whom and How?
Chief Secretary
At present, the Chief Secretary was receiving a monthly salary of Rs. 77,211, excluding grade and allowances.
After the government increased the salaries of all government employees by a lump-sum 10 percent, the salary rises by Rs. 7,221 to reach Rs. 84,932. The budget has announced an additional 10 percent incentive amount on this increased salary every month. Accordingly, it increases by Rs. 8,493 to reach Rs. 93,432.
An additional Rs. 5,000 dearness allowance has been provided on this amount. This brings the salary and allowance to Rs. 98,025. Apart from this, the Chief Secretary receives additional money for two grades compared with the basic salary. This is equivalent to two days’ salary. This means the salary increases by an additional Rs. 5,662 to reach Rs. 104,487.
Salary by Post
Chief Secretary
Previous Salary: Rs. 77,211
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 7,721
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 8,493
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 2
Grade Amount: Rs. 5,662
Total: Rs. 104,087
Secretary
Previous Salary: Rs. 72,082
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 7,208
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 7,929
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 2
Grade Amount: Rs. 5,286
Total: Rs. 97,505
Joint Secretary
Previous Salary: Rs. 56,786
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 5,678
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 6,246
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 7
Grade Amount: Rs. 14,557
Total: Rs. 88,288
Under Secretary
Previous Salary: Rs. 48,737
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 4,873
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 5,361
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 8
Grade Amount: Rs. 14,296
Total: Rs. 78,268
Officer
Previous Salary: Rs. 43,688
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 4,368
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 4,805
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 8
Grade Amount: Rs. 12,815
Total: Rs. 70,678
Nayab Subba (NASU)
Previous Salary: Rs. 34,730
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 3,473
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 3,802
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 10
Grade Amount: Rs. 12,734
Total: Rs. 59,758
Kharidar
Previous Salary: Rs. 32,901
Regular Salary Increase: Rs. 3,290
Additional 10 Percent Incentive After Regular Increase: Rs. 3,619
Dearness Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Grade: 10
Grade Amount: Rs. 12,064
Total: Rs. 56,874
In Table
Salary Scale
| Position | Previous Salary | Regular Salary Increase | Additional 10% Incentive | Dearness Allowance | Grade | Grade Amount | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Secretary | Rs. 77,211 | Rs. 7,721 | Rs. 8,493 | Rs. 5,000 | 2 | Rs. 5,662 | Rs. 104,087 |
| Secretary | Rs. 72,082 | Rs. 7,208 | Rs. 7,929 | Rs. 5,000 | 2 | Rs. 5,286 | Rs. 97,505 |
| Joint Secretary | Rs. 56,786 | Rs. 5,678 | Rs. 6,246 | Rs. 5,000 | 7 | Rs. 14,557 | Rs. 88,288 |
| Under Secretary | Rs. 48,737 | Rs. 4,873 | Rs. 5,361 | Rs. 5,000 | 8 | Rs. 14,296 | Rs. 78,268 |
| Officer | Rs. 43,688 | Rs. 4,368 | Rs. 4,805 | Rs. 5,000 | 8 | Rs. 12,815 | Rs. 70,678 |
| Naib Subba (NASU) | Rs. 34,730 | Rs. 3,473 | Rs. 3,802 | Rs. 5,000 | 10 | Rs. 12,734 | Rs. 59,758 |
| Kharidar | Rs. 32,901 | Rs. 3,290 | Rs. 3,619 | Rs. 5,000 | 10 | Rs. 12,064 | Rs. 56,874 |
Source: MoF Budget FY 2083/84
While the salaries of working employees have been increased by 21 percent, pensioners’ salaries have been increased by only 10 percent.
