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Government Teacher Pay Scales (2026)

Teacher Salary Calculator: PRT, TGT & PGT Govt Pay Scales

Calculate accurate monthly in-hand take-home pay for PRT, TGT, and PGT teachers in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Delhi (DSSSB), KVS/NVS, MP, and other state government schools with 50% DA and 7th CPC rules.

Quick Answer: Government Teacher Salary Per Month (2026)

A government school teacher in India earns between ₹48,000 and ₹74,000 per month in hand depending on their teaching cadre (PRT, TGT, PGT), 50% Dearness Allowance (DA), and metropolitan city class (X, Y, Z).

Teaching Post7th CPC LevelStarting Basic PayGross Salary RangeEstimated In-Hand Pay
PRT (Primary Teacher – Classes 1–5)Level 6 (GP ₹4,200)₹35,400₹54,000 – ₹62,000₹48,000 – ₹55,000 / mo
TGT (Trained Graduate – Classes 6–10)Level 7 (GP ₹4,600)₹44,900₹68,000 – ₹77,000₹60,000 – ₹68,000 / mo
PGT (Post Graduate – Classes 11–12)Level 8 (GP ₹4,800)₹47,600₹73,000 – ₹83,000₹65,000 – ₹74,000 / mo

* Figures calculated with 50% Central/State DA and standard NPS contributions. Use the interactive calculator below for exact customized figures.

Teacher Pay Parameters

₹44,900
50% (₹22,450)

Standard Central & State DA is 50% (revised bi-annually under 7th CPC).

Children Education Allowance (CEA)

Estimated Net In-Hand Salary

₹72,095
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Earnings (Gross)

Basic Pay₹44,900
Dearness Allowance (50%)+₹22,450
HRA (20%)+₹8,980
Transport Allowance (TPA)+₹2,700
Gross Salary₹79,030

Statutory Deductions

NPS Contribution-₹6,735
Income Tax (Est. TDS)-₹0
Group Insurance (GIS)-₹200
Total Deductions-₹6,935

State-Wise Teacher Salary Comparison (2026)

Estimated starting take-home pay across central and state school boards

State / BoardPRT (Level 6) NetTGT (Level 7) NetPGT (Level 8) NetMain Pay Rule / Feature
Central Govt (KVS / NVS)₹60,170₹74,895₹79,0807th CPC Central DA + Standard TPA
Delhi Govt (DSSSB)₹63,710₹79,385₹83,840Class X Metro 30% HRA + Zero P-Tax
Uttar Pradesh (UPSESSB / UP Board)₹57,470₹72,195₹76,380State HRA Tiers (Rural / Town / City)
Madhya Pradesh (MP TET)₹57,262₹71,987₹76,172State Pay Matrix & Professional Tax
Bihar Govt (BPSC TRE)₹57,270₹71,995₹76,180BPSC Teacher Special Pay Scales
West Bengal (WB SSC)₹42,968₹53,855₹56,950ROPA 2019 Rules + Flat 12% HRA
By Rohit Kushwaha Updated: August 2026 11 Min Read

UP TGT Salary 2026: In-Hand Salary Per Month, Pay Scale & Grade Pay

The UP TGT salary for Trained Graduate Teachers recruited through the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB / UP Board) is structured under the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix. Secondary teachers in UP government and aided schools receive a highly secure and lucrative monthly package:

Salary ComponentRural (Class Z)Town / District HQ (Class Y)Metro City (Class X)
UP TGT Basic Pay (Level 7)₹44,900₹44,900₹44,900
Dearness Allowance (DA @ 50%)₹22,450₹22,450₹22,450
House Rent Allowance (HRA)₹1,870₹3,740₹5,610
Gross Monthly Salary₹69,220₹71,090₹72,960
Total Deductions (NPS 10% + GIS)– ₹6,822– ₹6,822– ₹6,822
UP TGT Salary in Hand Per Month₹62,398₹64,268₹66,138

UP TGT Salary in Hand Per Month

The starting up tgt salary in hand per month ranges from ₹62,398 to ₹66,138. Rural village postings (Class Z) yield around ₹62,400, district headquarters (Class Y like Prayagraj, Varanasi, Meerut) offer around ₹64,300, and major metro cities (Class X like Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad) provide around ₹66,100 per month.

UP TGT Pay Scale

The official tgt pay scale in up is placed in 7th CPC Pay Level 7 (Pay Band ₹9,300 – ₹34,800). The pay scale spans from ₹44,900 at entry up to ₹1,42,400 with annual 3% basic increments.

UP TGT Grade Pay

The up tgt grade pay is fixed at ₹4,600(Group ‘B’ non-gazetted). Under 7th CPC, Grade Pay ₹4,600 maps directly to entry Pay Matrix Level 7.

UP TGT Basic Pay

The entry UP TGT basic pay is ₹44,900 per month upon appointment. Teachers receive a mandatory 3% annual compound increment every July or January.

UP TGT Salary After Deductions:

Total monthly deductions on an official UP TGT salary slip equal ₹6,822, consisting of NPS pension deduction (10% of Basic+DA = ₹6,735) and State Group Insurance (GIS = ₹87).

UP PGT Salary 2026: In-Hand Salary, Pay Scale & Grade Pay

For higher secondary education (classes 11 and 12), the up pgt salary operates under 7th CPC Pay Level 8 (Grade Pay ₹4,800, starting basic ₹47,600).

UP PGT Salary in Hand Per Month

A newly appointed up pgt teacher salary yields an in-hand take-home of ₹66,100 to ₹70,100 per month. Gross earnings reach ₹73,340 (Rural) to ₹77,320 (Metro Lucknow/Kanpur).

UP PGT Pay Scale & Grade Pay

The up pgt pay scale is Pay Matrix Level 8 (₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100) with a up pgt grade pay of ₹4,800. Entry basic pay is ₹47,600 per month.

TGT Teacher Salary 2026: Pay Scale, Grade Pay, Basic Pay & In-Hand Salary

TGT Full Form: TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teacher. TGT educators teach students in secondary school (Classes 6 to 10) and must hold a Bachelor’s degree with B.Ed and CTET / State TET certification.

TGT Pay Scale & Pay Level: In the 7th Central Pay Commission, TGT falls under Pay Level 7 (Pay Scale: ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400).

TGT Grade Pay & Basic Pay: The starting tgt basic pay is ₹44,900 per month with a 6th CPC equivalent tgt grade pay of ₹4,600.

TGT Teacher Salary in Government School: Central schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS) offer a starting monthly gross of ₹68,000 to ₹77,000, with a net in-hand salary of ₹60,000 to ₹68,000 after NPS and taxes.

PGT Teacher Salary 2026: Pay Scale, Basic Pay & In-Hand Salary

PGT Full Form: PGT stands for Post Graduate Teacher. PGTs teach senior secondary students (Classes 11 and 12) across Science, Arts, and Commerce streams.

PGT Pay Scale & Grade Pay: Under the 7th CPC, the pgt pay scale maps to Pay Level 8 (₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100) with a pre-revised Grade Pay of ₹4,800.

PGT Salary Per Month & In-Hand Pay: Starting pgt basic pay is ₹47,600, resulting in a gross monthly salary of ₹73,000 to ₹83,000 and an in-hand take-home salary of ₹65,000 to ₹74,000 per month.

Delhi Government Teacher Salary 2026 (DSSSB)

Teachers in Directorate of Education (DoE) Delhi schools recruited via the DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) earn some of the highest salaries in India because Delhi is classified as a Class X metropolitan city (30% HRA) with higher Transport Allowance:

DSSSB PRT Teacher

Level 6 (Basic ₹35,400)

30% HRA (₹10,620) + TPA ₹5,400

In-Hand: ₹52,000 – ₹56,000 / mo

DSSSB TGT Teacher

Level 7 (Basic ₹44,900)

30% HRA (₹13,470) + TPA ₹5,400

In-Hand: ₹66,000 – ₹72,000 / mo

DSSSB PGT Teacher

Level 8 (Basic ₹47,600)

30% HRA (₹14,280) + TPA ₹5,400

In-Hand: ₹70,000 – ₹76,000 / mo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A government teacher salary per month ranges from ₹48,000 to ₹76,000 in hand depending on their designation: PRT (Primary Teacher, Level 6) earns ₹48,000–₹55,000, TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher, Level 7) earns ₹60,000–₹68,000, and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher, Level 8) earns ₹65,000–₹74,000 net take-home.
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