ICDS Anganwadi Supervisor: State-Wise Pay Levels, Field Fees, & Allowances
1. Overview of Anganwadi Supervisor Salaries
An **Anganwadi Supervisor** earns a starting monthly gross salary of **₹32,000 to ₹56,000** under standard state civil service pay matrices (basic pay scales ranging from Level 5 ₹29,200 to Level 6 ₹35,400 depending on the state), which yields an in-hand take-home salary of approximately **₹25,000 to ₹45,000** per month after retirement deductions.
Anganwadi Supervisors (often referred to as ICDS Supervisors) are state government employees responsible for supervising local Anganwadi workers, monitoring nutritional welfare programs for children and pregnant women, and reporting to Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
To learn more about the structured basic salary matrix and allowances that govern this child welfare rank under state guidelines, you can read our detailed guide on the ICDS Supervisor Salary to inspect detailed allowances and grade payouts.
2. State-Wise Salary Slabs & Comparison
Anganwadi Supervisor salaries vary considerably across Indian states based on pay matrices:
| State | Pay Level / Basic | Estimated Monthly In-Hand Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha | Level 6 (₹35,400) | ₹48,000 – ₹52,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP) | Level 5 (₹29,200) | ₹35,000 – ₹39,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh (MP) | ₹25,300 Basic | ₹30,000 – ₹34,000 |
| Rajasthan | Level 5 (₹29,200 equivalent) | ₹33,000 – ₹36,000 |
| Maharashtra | ₹29,200 Basic | ₹35,000 – ₹38,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹25,300 Basic | ₹28,000 – ₹31,000 |
3. Salary Slip Analysis & Allowances
In addition to their core basic pay, supervisors receive allowances to support their administrative tasks:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Paid as a percentage of basic pay to adjust for cost of living changes, currently at **50%** of basic pay (e.g. ₹14,600 starting for UP).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Ranges from 10% to 30% depending on urban/rural postings, or flat government housing is provided.
- Field Travel Allowance: Since supervisors must regularly inspect local centers, they are paid travel compensation (approx **₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per month**) to cover fuel costs.
- Special Allowances: Medical health allowances and administrative mobile/internet packages.
4. Mandatory Deductions on the Pay Slip
Standard monthly deductions on an Anganwadi Supervisor's pay slip include:
National Pension System (NPS): A mandatory deduction of **10%** of (Basic + DA) = **₹4,380** starting (for UP), deposited into their pension account.
State Insurance flat deduction: approx **₹200**.
Professional Tax (PT): A monthly flat deduction of **₹200**.
5. Career Progression and Promotions
Anganwadi Supervisors enter the force under state civil services. Their promotion channel progresses as follows:
**Supervisor** → **Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)** → **District Program Officer (DPO)** → **Deputy Director (ICDS Welfare)**.
Under the upcoming **8th Pay Commission** alignments, a fitment factor of **2.57x to 2.81x** is expected to be applied, which would raise starting basic pay for Level 5 Supervisors to approximately ₹75,000, significantly boosting monthly in-hand take-home pay.
