Understanding the Pakistan Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 2022 Structure
For any government employee in Pakistan, the Basic Pay Scale (BPS) is the most important factor in their professional life. It determines not just the monthly salary, but also house rent, medical allowances, and retirement benefits.
Currently, the government is operating under the 2022 Revised Scales. Although we are in the 2025-26 fiscal year, a new “Basic Scale” has not been issued yet; instead, the government uses “Adhoc Relief” to adjust for inflation.
1. Federal vs. KP: The 2022 Foundation
While both regions use the same grade system (BPS-01 to BPS-22), they are governed by separate notifications. To understand the specifics of your region, you must refer to the foundational documents:
- Federal Employees: If you are working in a Federal Ministry or Division, your salary is fixed according to the Federal Revised Pay Scale 2022.
- KP Employees: For those serving in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the fixation follows the KP Revised Pay Scale 2022 (insert your actual KP URL here).
2. Current Salary Breakdown (2025-2026)
To find your current “Gross Salary” in 2026, you must take your 2022 Basic Pay and add the following cumulative reliefs:
- Adhoc Relief 2023: (30% to 35% of basic pay).
- Adhoc Relief 2024: (20% to 25% of basic pay).
- Adhoc Relief 2025: A recent 10% increase on running basic pay notified in the 2025-26 Budget.
3. Professional Calculation Table
This generic table shows how the 2022 scale translates into the starting points for key grades:
| Grade | 2022 Min Basic (Base) | Annual Increment | 2026 Estimated Gross* |
| BPS-01 | 13,550 | 430 | ~32,000 |
| BPS-11 | 18,650 | 1,310 | ~51,000 |
| BPS-16 | 28,070 | 2,260 | ~78,000 |
| BPS-17 | 45,070 | 3,420 | ~102,000 |
*Gross includes standard Adhoc Reliefs, Medical, and Conveyance allowances.
4. Frequent Questions
Q: Why is the 2022 scale still used in 2026?
Pay scales in Pakistan are typically revised every 5 years. Until a 2027 revision occurs, the 2022 scale remains the legal “base.” All increments and new hires are processed using these stages.
Q: Is there a difference between Federal and KP pay scales?
The Basic Chart (Minimums/Maximums) is generally the same. However, the Allowances (like Professional Allowance for doctors/engineers or DRA for specific departments) differ between the Federal government and the KP government.
Q: How do I find my current stage on the 2022 chart?
Check your latest pay slip. Find your “Basic Pay” and compare it to our Detailed Federal 2022 Chart or KP 2022 Chart. Each “Increment” you’ve received since 2022 moves you one stage up.
5. Tools & Resources
- Verify Your Pay: Use the SeekifyHub Salary Calculator to see your 2026 net income.
- Official Downloads: Get the PDF of the Revised Pay Scale 2022 (Federal).
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Updates: Access the full KP Finance Department Notifications.
