Grade I to XXXII
Andhra Pradesh Salary Calculator: This free calculator works out the monthly salary of Andhra Pradesh State Government employees and teachers on the Revised Pay Scales 2022 (11th PRC), at the current 41.86% DA. Choose your pay scale and stage to see:
- earnings: basic pay, DA, HRA at 24%, 16%, 12% or 10% with its ceiling, and other allowances;
- deductions: CPS at 10% (or GPF), professional tax and an income tax estimate;
- net in-hand pay, annual figures and your next increment.
The lowest scale starts at ₹20,000, and an SGT on ₹32,670 in a district headquarters (16% HRA) gets ₹51,573 gross and about ₹46,738 in hand. No sign-up is needed, and nothing you enter leaves your device.
- DA rose from 37.31% to 41.86% of basic pay through two instalments sanctioned in September 2026 (G.O.Ms.No.119, 40.04%, and G.O.Ms.No.120, 41.86%, due from 1 January 2025), paid in cash from the September 2026 salary; arrears are scheduled from January to July 2028.
- 12th Pay Revision Commission: the Government announced on 5 September 2026 that it will appoint the commission. Until a revision is notified, RPS 2022 scales continue.
- Old pension option: CPS employees whose recruitment notification was issued before 1 September 2004 were given a one-time option to move to the old pension scheme in July 2026.
AP Government Salary: Key Facts (October 2026)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay rules | Revised Pay Scales 2022, G.O.Ms.No.1, Finance (PC-TA), 17 January 2022; notional from 1 July 2018, monetary benefit from 1 April 2020 |
| Pay scales | 32 scales on a master scale of ₹20,000 to ₹1,79,000 in 83 stages |
| Fitment | 23% of basic pay |
| DA | 41.86% of basic pay, paid from the September 2026 salary; it was 37.31% before the two September 2026 orders |
| HRA | 24% (up to ₹25,000), 16% (up to ₹17,000), 12% (up to ₹13,000) or 10% (up to ₹11,000) of basic pay, by population of the place of work |
| Pension | CPS for employees appointed on or after 1 September 2004; old pension with GPF for earlier appointees |
| Professional tax | Nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 up to ₹20,000, ₹200 above |
Sources: G.O.Ms.No.1 of 17 January 2022 (RPS 2022); RPS 2022 master scale and scales; G.O.Ms.No.120, DA 41.86%.
AP Revised Pay Scales 2022: All 32 Scales
| Grade | Scale (₹) | Stages | Grade | Scale (₹) | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 20,000 – 61,960 | 41 | XVII | 44,570 – 1,27,480 | 41 |
| II | 20,600 – 63,660 | 41 | XVIII | 45,830 – 1,30,580 | 41 |
| III | 21,200 – 65,360 | 41 | XIX | 48,440 – 1,37,220 | 41 |
| IV | 22,460 – 72,810 | 43 | XX | 54,060 – 1,40,540 | 38 |
| V | 23,120 – 74,770 | 43 | XXI | 57,100 – 1,47,760 | 38 |
| VI | 23,780 – 76,730 | 43 | XXII | 61,960 – 1,51,370 | 36 |
| VII | 25,220 – 80,910 | 43 | XXIII | 65,360 – 1,54,980 | 35 |
| VIII | 27,500 – 87,480 | 43 | XXIV | 70,850 – 1,58,880 | 33 |
| IX | 28,280 – 89,720 | 43 | XXV | 76,730 – 1,62,780 | 31 |
| X | 29,980 – 94,500 | 43 | XXVI | 80,910 – 1,66,680 | 30 |
| XI | 32,670 – 1,01,970 | 43 | XXVII | 87,480 – 1,70,580 | 28 |
| XII | 34,580 – 1,07,210 | 43 | XXVIII | 94,500 – 1,70,580 | 25 |
| XIII | 35,570 – 1,09,910 | 43 | XXIX | 1,01,970 – 1,74,790 | 23 |
| XIV | 37,640 – 1,15,500 | 43 | XXX | 1,12,610 – 1,74,790 | 19 |
| XV | 38,720 – 1,18,390 | 43 | XXXI | 1,24,380 – 1,79,000 | 16 |
| XVI | 40,970 – 1,24,380 | 43 | XXXII | 1,33,900 – 1,79,000 | 13 |
Each scale is a run of stages on the master scale, where the increment grows from ₹600 at the bottom to ₹4,210 at the top; the calculator lists every stage of your scale. For teachers, SGT is on ₹32,670 – ₹1,01,970 (Grade XI), School Assistant on ₹44,570 – ₹1,27,480 (Grade XVII) and Headmaster on ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 (Grade XX).
AP Salary Examples at 41.86% DA
| Item | Grade I, 10% HRA | SGT, 16% HRA | School Assistant, 16% HRA | Headmaster, 16% HRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay (first stage) | ₹20,000 | ₹32,670 | ₹44,570 | ₹54,060 |
| DA (41.86%) | ₹8,372 | ₹13,676 | ₹18,657 | ₹22,630 |
| HRA | ₹2,000 | ₹5,227 | ₹7,131 | ₹8,650 |
| Gross salary | ₹30,372 | ₹51,573 | ₹70,358 | ₹85,340 |
| CPS (10% of basic + DA) | ₹2,837 | ₹4,635 | ₹6,323 | ₹7,669 |
| Professional tax | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| In-hand salary | ₹27,335 | ₹46,738 | ₹63,835 | ₹77,471 |
APGLI, EHS and other deductions vary by employee; enter them in the calculator. No income tax is due at these levels under the new regime, because annual taxable income stays within the ₹12 lakh rebate limit.
HRA Slabs for AP Government Employees
| Population of place of work (2011 census) | HRA | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|
| Above 50 lakh (AP offices in New Delhi and Hyderabad) | 24% | ₹25,000 |
| 2 lakh to 50 lakh (including district headquarters) | 16% | ₹17,000 |
| 50,000 to 2 lakh | 12% | ₹13,000 |
| Below 50,000 | 10% | ₹11,000 |
These slabs apply from January 2022 under G.O.Ms.No.27; Secretariat and Heads of Department staff have had separate orders. From 1 June 2023, G.O.Ms.No.69 raised the new district headquarters towns, such as Parvathipuram, Paderu, Amalapuram, Bhimavaram, Bapatla, Narsaraopeta, Puttaparthy and Rayachoty, to the 16% slab. Sources: G.O.Ms.No.27 and 28 (HRA); G.O.Ms.No.69 (district headquarters HRA).
Deductions From AP Government Salary
| Deduction | Rule |
|---|---|
| CPS (appointed from 1 September 2004) | 10% of basic pay + DA; the Government adds a matching share to your PRAN |
| GPF (old pension) | Your chosen subscription, as on your pay slip |
| Professional tax | Nil up to ₹15,000; ₹150 up to ₹20,000; ₹200 above |
| APGLI, EHS, GIS | As on your pay slip |
| Income tax | Deducted at source on the national slabs |
Sources: APFSA: CPS and PRAN; Business Today: one-time old pension option.
Work in the private sector in Andhra Pradesh? Your salary follows the Labour Codes; see the Andhra Pradesh private-sector salary structure guide.
About the Calculator
How to Use This AP Salary Calculator
- Choose your pay scale (grade) and stage; your pay slip shows your basic pay.
- Check DA (41.86%) and choose the HRA slab of your place of work.
- Choose CPS or GPF; for GPF, enter your subscription.
- Choose professional tax and income tax, add APGLI, EHS and other deductions, and read the net in-hand pay.
How the Figures Are Worked Out
The master scale is built from its 27 increment segments, which reproduces the start and end of all 32 scales exactly. DA, HRA and CPS are percentages, rounded to the rupee, with HRA held to its ceiling. Professional tax follows the slab for gross monthly pay. Income tax is a new-regime estimate for tax year 2026-27.
Assumptions and Limitations
- For regular Andhra Pradesh State Government employees and teachers on RPS 2022.
- Special pay, personal pay and AAS scales are not listed separately; choose the scale on your pay slip and add special pay under other allowances.
- APGLI, EHS, GPF and loans are entered from your pay slip.
- Your pay slip decides the actual figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current DA for AP government employees?
41.86% of basic pay on RPS 2022. Two instalments sanctioned in September 2026 raised it from 37.31% (G.O.Ms.No.119 to 40.04%, then G.O.Ms.No.120 to 41.86%), paid in cash from the September 2026 salary. Arrears are scheduled for January to July 2028.
What is the minimum basic pay in AP government service?
₹20,000, the start of Grade I (₹20,000 – ₹61,960) of the Revised Pay Scales 2022. The master scale runs to ₹1,79,000.
What is the salary of an SGT teacher in Andhra Pradesh?
An SGT starts at ₹32,670 basic. With 41.86% DA and 16% HRA, gross pay is ₹51,573; after CPS ₹4,635 and professional tax ₹200, in-hand pay is about ₹46,738 before APGLI and EHS.
What are the HRA slabs for AP employees?
24% of basic pay up to ₹25,000, 16% up to ₹17,000, 12% up to ₹13,000 and 10% up to ₹11,000, depending on the population of the place of work. District headquarters are in the 16% slab.
How many pay scales are there in AP RPS 2022?
32 scales, all drawn from one master scale of ₹20,000 to ₹1,79,000 in 83 stages, under G.O.Ms.No.1 of 17 January 2022.
How much CPS is deducted from AP government salary?
10% of basic pay plus DA for employees appointed on or after 1 September 2004. The Government adds a matching contribution to the employee's PRAN.
What is the professional tax for AP government employees?
Nil up to ₹15,000 a month, ₹150 from ₹15,001 to ₹20,000 and ₹200 above ₹20,000, the same slabs as for private employees.
When will the 12th PRC be implemented in Andhra Pradesh?
No date is fixed. The Government announced on 5 September 2026 that it will appoint the 12th Pay Revision Commission; new scales apply only after its report is accepted and notified.