PESHAWAR – The provincial government has approved a major KP bureaucracy and police allowance increase to improve financial support for officers across various departments. The revised allowances apply to employees in Grades 17 to 21 and take effect immediately.
Under the new policy, officers will now receive an executive allowance equal to 120 percent of their current basic salary. Previously, the allowance stood at 150 percent of the 2017 pay scale. While the percentage seems lower, the updated salary reference provides higher take-home benefits.
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The government has also unfrozen allowances that were inactive since 30 June 2022. These payments will now follow current salary structures, ensuring updated and fair compensation.
Police officers in scheduled posts will benefit from the same increase. Their revised allowance also follows the 120 percent formula based on ongoing basic pay.
Officials removed a 20 percent discrepancy that previously caused inequality among departments. This correction promotes consistency and fairness across the public sector.
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Planning and technical officers will now receive performance allowances based on 2022 pay rates. The previous rate was tied to 2017 salaries. From the next fiscal year, all related benefits will follow current pay scales.
The allowance for IT professionals now stands at 75 percent of the 2022 salary, replacing the older 100 percent based on the 2017 scale. Jail staff will also transition to a 2017-based pay model, moving away from the outdated 2016 structure.
Prosecution employees will see changes from the next financial year. Their fixed allowance will shift from the 2016 pay scale to 100 percent of the 2022 basic salary.
This comprehensive KP bureaucracy and police allowance increase reflects the government’s focus on fair, modernized compensation. By aligning pay with current economic demands, the province aims to support its workforce with updated financial incentives.
