What would be the expected salary of an income tax inspector after their seventh pay commission?

The expected salary of an Income Tax Inspector in India, as per the 7th Pay Commission, is structured as follows:

Basic Pay and Grade Pay

• The basic pay for an Income Tax Inspector is ₹44,900 per month, and the grade pay is ₹4,600135.

Pay Scale

• The pay scale for this position falls under Pay Level 7, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month135.

Allowances and Benefits

• In addition to the basic pay and grade pay, Income Tax Inspectors receive various allowances such as:
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): Approximately 31% of the basic pay, which is around ₹13,919234.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies based on the city classification (X, Y, or Z cities). For example, in X cities, HRA is 27% of the basic pay, in Y cities it is 18%, and in Z cities it is 9%234.
  • Transport Allowance (TA): ₹3,600 for X cities and ₹1,800 for Y and Z cities234.
  • Other benefits include medical facilities, pension, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), and Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS)13.

In-Hand Salary

• Considering these allowances, the in-hand salary for an Income Tax Inspector can range approximately between:
  • ₹58,956 to ₹69,396 per month, depending on the city and other factors134.