This is the projected Pay Level 5 basic pay after the chosen fitment factor is applied to the selected live base.
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Pay Level 5 - Group C Salary Details
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Pay Level 5 is commonly treated as the upper edge of the non-supervisory support ladder before the benchmark shifts toward the next administrative tier. The salary range is wide enough that the exact matrix cell matters materially, especially once DA, HRA, TA, NPS, and salary-tax assumptions are layered over the basic pay.
Entry-cell monthly salary: ₹52,520.00 gross · ₹47,398.00 in hand.
| Entry pay | ₹29,200.00 |
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| Top pay | ₹92,300.00 |
| In-hand now | ₹47,398.00 |
| Gross now | ₹52,520.00 |
| 8th CPC entry | ₹56,100.00 |
| Common roles | Senior AssistantHead ClerkAccounts AssistantOffice Superintendent Support |
| Increments | 40 increments · ~3% yearly |
| Group · 6th CPC | Group C · PB-1 · GP ₹2,800 |
| Default assumptions | Entry cell DA 60% Z-class HRA Other-city TA NPS on CGHS on New regime |
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Pay Level 5 matrix and senior support range
Pay Level 5 should be read as a progression ladder, not only a salary list. The selected increment point controls the live estimate below, while the last column shows how the same point behaves under the chosen 8th CPC fitment assumption.
| Cell | 7th CPC basic pay | Increment amount | 8th CPC projected basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell 1 | ₹29,200.00 | Entry pay | ₹56,100.00 |
| Cell 2 | ₹30,100.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹57,800.00 |
| Cell 3 | ₹31,000.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹59,500.00 |
| Cell 4 | ₹31,900.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹61,200.00 |
| Cell 5 | ₹32,900.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹63,200.00 |
| Cell 6 | ₹33,900.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹65,100.00 |
| Cell 7 | ₹34,900.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹67,000.00 |
| Cell 8 | ₹35,900.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹68,900.00 |
| Cell 9 | ₹37,000.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹71,000.00 |
| Cell 10 | ₹38,100.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹73,200.00 |
| Cell 11 | ₹39,200.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹75,300.00 |
| Cell 12 | ₹40,400.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹77,600.00 |
| Cell 13 | ₹41,600.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹79,900.00 |
| Cell 14 | ₹42,800.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹82,200.00 |
| Cell 15 | ₹44,100.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹84,700.00 |
| Cell 16 | ₹45,400.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹87,200.00 |
| Cell 17 | ₹46,800.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹89,900.00 |
| Cell 18 | ₹48,200.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹92,500.00 |
| Cell 19 | ₹49,600.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹95,200.00 |
| Cell 20 | ₹51,100.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹98,100.00 |
| Cell 21 | ₹52,600.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹1,01,000.00 |
| Cell 22 | ₹54,200.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,04,100.00 |
| Cell 23 | ₹55,800.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹1,07,100.00 |
| Cell 24 | ₹57,500.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,10,400.00 |
| Cell 25 | ₹59,200.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹1,13,700.00 |
| Cell 26 | ₹61,000.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,17,100.00 |
| Cell 27 | ₹62,800.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹1,20,600.00 |
| Cell 28 | ₹64,700.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,24,200.00 |
| Cell 29 | ₹66,600.00 | ₹1,900.00 | ₹1,27,900.00 |
| Cell 30 | ₹68,600.00 | ₹2,000.00 | ₹1,31,700.00 |
| Cell 31 | ₹70,700.00 | ₹2,100.00 | ₹1,35,700.00 |
| Cell 32 | ₹72,800.00 | ₹2,100.00 | ₹1,39,800.00 |
| Cell 33 | ₹75,000.00 | ₹2,200.00 | ₹1,44,000.00 |
| Cell 34 | ₹77,300.00 | ₹2,300.00 | ₹1,48,400.00 |
| Cell 35 | ₹79,600.00 | ₹2,300.00 | ₹1,52,800.00 |
| Cell 36 | ₹82,000.00 | ₹2,400.00 | ₹1,57,400.00 |
| Cell 37 | ₹84,500.00 | ₹2,500.00 | ₹1,62,200.00 |
| Cell 38 | ₹87,000.00 | ₹2,500.00 | ₹1,67,000.00 |
| Cell 39 | ₹89,600.00 | ₹2,600.00 | ₹1,72,000.00 |
| Cell 40 | ₹92,300.00 | ₹2,700.00 | ₹1,77,200.00 |
| Matrix note | Each step inside Pay Level 5 is the next annual matrix movement in the same band. The rise is not a promotion event; it is the next notified basic-pay point inside the level. Each row is roughly a 3% annual increment, usually granted on 1 July. 8th CPC values here use an estimated fitment factor of 1.92×. View full Pay Matrix (all levels) → |
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Pay Level 5 current pay calculator
Use the current Level 5 cell as the anchor so the salary estimate reflects the real point inside the band before the wider 8th CPC planning view is applied.
Pay Level 5 cell graph: 7th vs 8th CPC
Cell 1
1.92× fitment
The full Pay Level 5 ladder rises across the notified increment points, and the same ladder shifts higher under the current 8th CPC fitment assumption.
7th CPC cell values
8th CPC projected cell values
8th CPC planning view for Pay Level 5
The selected Pay Level 5 matrix point can be carried into a fitment-based 8th CPC estimate to see how the same salary line may move forward. This remains a forward-looking 8th CPC estimate, not an official notified salary line.
After optional employee NPS, optional CGHS, professional tax, and the selected tax treatment.
Built from projected basic pay, HRA, and transport allowance on a DA-reset reading.
The cash-flow change between the current estimate and the fitment-led projection.
6th CPC equivalent for Pay Level 5
Many service records and office references still use 6th CPC pay-band and grade-pay language. For Pay Level 5, the practical legacy bridge is PB-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) with ₹2,800.
| 6th CPC element | Pay Level 5 reading today | Why it still matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Band | PB-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) | It is still the legacy salary frame many older service records refer to. |
| Grade Pay | ₹2,800 | It remains the easiest legacy marker for this salary band. |
| 7th CPC mapping | Pay Level 5 | It shows where the old band now sits inside the matrix system. |
| Entry conversion | ₹29,200.00 basic pay | It gives the cleanest bridge between the old label and the current salary ladder. |
Pay Level 5 vs Pay Level 6
Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 are often compared when a senior-support salary question moves into the supervisory band. The examples below use the same default assumptions used in this salary reading.
| Comparison point | Pay Level 5 | Pay Level 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry pay | ₹29,200 | ₹35,400 |
| Top pay | ₹92,300 | ₹1,12,400 |
| HRA example | ₹2,920 | ₹3,540 |
| Gross example | ₹52,520 | ₹63,060 |
| In-hand example | ₹47,398 | ₹56,946 |
| Typical post | Head clerk / senior support | Inspector / supervisory |
Pay Level 5 senior support roles
Pay Level 5 is often where senior support and stronger clerical roles begin to cluster, so the title alone rarely tells the whole salary story. What matters more is how the band is used in practice and where the next movement is usually expected to go.
Senior clerk benchmark
Pay Level 5 is commonly used as a senior clerical benchmark where the employee has moved well past the early support ladder. The band is often read as the upper edge of structured non-supervisory office work before the next managerial shift begins.
Office coordinator
Office coordination and establishment-support roles often appear in the same band discussion where the work is broader and more responsible than ordinary clerical processing. That makes the level useful in promotion and pay-comparison conversations.
Accounts and establishment assistant
Accounts, establishment, or administration-support posts are frequently discussed here because the band often captures stronger back-office responsibility without yet becoming a supervisory benchmark.
Technical support senior line
Senior technical-support posts can also sit in this band where the work is skilled and steady but still below the first supervisory-grade salary benchmark. The matrix reading therefore helps separate function from pay band.
How Pay Level 5 usually moves forward
The first movement from Pay Level 5 is usually not promotion but cell progression inside the same band. That distinction matters because the employee can see a higher basic pay without any change in level, post, or group classification.
When promotion is discussed, the practical route usually depends on service rules, qualifying service, seniority position, vacancy availability, and any departmental examination or selection condition that sits between the current post and the next level.
Cell progression first
Annual movement usually begins inside the same level itself, where the employee moves to the next notified cell and receives a higher basic pay without any change in level.
Service conditions are reviewed
Before a higher-level move is considered, departments typically look at service length, seniority, vacancy structure, and any internal conditions attached to the next cadre route.
Next-level movement is administrative
A shift beyond Pay Level 5 is usually tied to post structure and departmental process. It should be read as cadre movement, not as an automatic salary event caused by time alone.
Pay Level 5 FAQ
What is the starting salary for Pay Level 5?
The official entry pay is ₹29,200.00 before DA, HRA, TA, and deductions are added or subtracted.
Does this show the full Pay Level 5 matrix?
Yes. The matrix table lists the full Pay Level 5 progression, so the salary reading can move with the selected increment point.
Which staff group is Pay Level 5 usually associated with?
Pay Level 5 is commonly read as a Group C band in central-government salary discussions, though the exact post title and cadre mapping still depend on departmental rules.
What is the maximum basic pay in Pay Level 5?
The highest basic pay shown in Pay Level 5 is ₹92,300.00.
How much does Pay Level 5 HRA change by city class?
HRA changes with the selected city class because the same Pay Level 5 basic pay is tested at the X, Y, or Z rate. That is why the same cell can produce a different gross and in-hand reading across cities.
Why does the same Pay Level 5 still show different monthly salary outcomes?
Because the level only sets the band. The selected cell, DA rate, HRA class, TA route, NPS choice, CGHS choice, and tax view still change the monthly salary reading materially inside the same level.