The Government of Pakistan, under the fiscal policy announced by Finance Minister Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, has released the Annual Increment Chart for December 2024-25. This chart highlights the increase in salaries and pensions for government employees across all provinces, including Punjab, Sindh, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Balochistan. A 10% increase in basic pay is included in this annual adjustment, effective from December 1, 2024.
Annual increment chart 2024 Federal Government Employees
From December 1, 2024, employees in grades 1 to 16 will receive a 25% increase in their Adhoc Relief Allowance for 2024, while employees in grades 17 to 22 will see a 20% increase. This is due to the notification issued by the federal and all provincial governments, stating that the 2024 Adhoc Relief Allowance will be applied to the current basic pay. Detailed information, including the annual increment and allowance increases, is provided in the chart. Employees in each grade can review the total increase in their salaries, including the annual increment and the enhanced Adhoc Relief Allowance.
- Eligibility:
- All civil servants are eligible for an annual salary increment.
- Employees appointed after June 2, 2024, will not receive this increment.
- Increment may be withheld for poor performance or for employees on leave without pay exceeding six months.
- Implementation:
- The increment is applied uniformly to all pay scales, from Grade 1 to Grade 22.
- This adjustment boosts the basic salary as a standard annual revision.
- Basic Pay and Increment Chart:
Below is the revised Basic Pay Increment Chart for December 2024, showing the minimum and maximum basic pay along with the annual increment for each grade:
| Grade | Annual Increment |
|---|---|
| 1 | PKR 430 |
| 2 | PKR 490 |
| 3 | PKR 580 |
| 4 | PKR 660 |
| 5 | PKR 750 |
| 6 | PKR 840 |
| 7 | PKR 910 |
| 8 | PKR 1,000 |
| 9 | PKR 1,090 |
| 10 | PKR 1,190 |
| 11 | PKR 1,310 |
| 12 | PKR 1,430 |
| 13 | PKR 1,560 |
| 14 | PKR 1,740 |
| 15 | PKR 1,980 |
| 16 | PKR 2,260 |
| 17 | PKR 3,400 |
| 18 | PKR 4,260 |
| 19 | PKR 4,530 |
| 20 | PKR 6,690 |
| 21 | PKR 7,420 |
| 22 | PKR 8,710 |
Policy Impact Across Provinces
The Annual Increment for December 2024 is applicable to government employees in Punjab, KPK, Sindh, Balochistan, and other regions. This adjustment ensures that civil servants receive fair and consistent salary increments, contributing to employee satisfaction and financial stability.
Additional Notes
- Employees and pensioners are optimistic about the government’s decision to boost salaries, with further policies expected to enhance public sector compensation.
- Any employee facing discrepancies in the increment can report concerns to the relevant Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) for resolution.
This revised pay scale chart reflects the federal government’s commitment to improving the livelihood of its employees across all regions of Pakistan.