From The Chief Minister To The Prime Minister, Here’s How Much Our Indian Politicians Get Paid

Politicians are always in the news, so much so that they have an entire category allocated to them. The media always keeps a close eye on our country’s politicians. They are always in the news, whether they have passed a controversial statement or aren’t doing a thing. Like individuals in other professions, these officials receive payment for their significant responsibilities and roles in governing the nation.

The Parliament of India regularly reviews and adjusts their salaries. This isn’t just about numbers rather it’s a crucial step in recognizing and appreciating their commitment and service to our country. It’s all part of a process that values transparency and accountability, ensuring that the financial aspects of public administration are fair and open for all to see.

This is how much our government officials get paid:

1. President: Droupadi Murmu gets paid Rs 5 Lakh

Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on 25th July 2022. The President’s salary is allocated under ‘The President’s Achievement and Pension Act of 1951’. She went down in history as the first tribal President of India.

The President’s monthly salary was increased from Rs 1.5 Lakh to Rs 5 Lakh in 2016, hence she gets paid Rs 5 Lakh per month and 50% of that amount as pension after her tenure ends.

Bullet and shock-proof cars, elite army bodyguards, transportation, medical care, and a residence at the 340-room Rashtrapati Bhavan, and other benefits are provided, all at government expense.

2. Vice President: Jagdeep Dhankhar gets paid Rs 4 Lakh

Jagdeep Dhankar took the oath as the 14th Vice President of India on 11th August 2022. His current salary is Rs 4 Lakh per month and when his tenure ends, he will also receive 50% of his salary as a pension.

He is also entitled to free housing, personal security guards, free medical care, and free air and train travel. As a Vice President, he will reside at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan. Did you know, that in case of a sudden event, like death, resignation, or impeachment of the President, the Vice-President occupies the position of the President of India?

3. Prime Minister: Narendra Damodardas Modi gets paid Rs 2 Lakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was re-elected for his second consecutive tenure in 2019. He took the oath on the 30th of May.

PM Narendra Modi receives a monthly salary of ₹ 2 lakh, along with other perks such as a residence in Delhi, access to a Boeing 777-300ER with IAF pilots, transportation, health insurance, and special security. He travels in the world’s most luxurious and safest cars.

4. Chief Minister of Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal gets paid Rs 4 Lakh

The salary of the Chief Ministers of different states in India varies. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, receives a salary of ₹4 lakh per month along with other benefits. Udhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, gets a monthly salary of ₹3.4 lakh.

K. Chandrashekar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana, is the highest-paid Chief Minister in India with a monthly salary of ₹4.10 lakh. Due to differences in seniority, competence, and cabinet composition, the pay scale of ministers varies across states.

5. Governors of States get paid Rs 3.5 Lakh

The Governor is responsible for managing the affairs of their appointed state with the help of the chief minister. Although the salary of Governors varies from state to state, the parliament has allotted a monthly salary of Rs 3.5 lakh for them, along with other benefits.

6. Members of the Parliament get paid Rs 1 Lakh

Members of Parliament (MPs) are a combination of elected and appointed members who serve in the upper and lower houses of parliament, the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. The government pays every member of parliament a monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh per month, along with other facilities.