Karnataka govt announces 58.5 percent salary and pension hike for state employees

CM Siddaramaiah has announced a 58.5% increase in salaries and pensions for Karnataka government employees, effective from August 1, 2024.

Published on: Jul 17, 2024, 19:00:06 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced a significant increase in the salaries and pensions of state government employees. Starting August 1, 2024, the new pay structure, as recommended by the Seventh Pay Commission, will boost salaries and pensions by 58.5 per cent based on the basic pay from July 1, 2022, news agency PTI reported.

Under the new plan, employees will also see a 31 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) added to their basic pay.

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This pay revision will also include a 32 per cent increase in House Rent Allowance (HRA) for employees. Under the new plan, employees will also see a 31 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) added to their basic pay, along with a 27.50 per cent fitment increase.

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CM Siddaramaiah detailed the changes, stating that the minimum basic salary will rise from ₹17,000 to ₹27,000, while the maximum salary will go from ₹1,50,600 to ₹2,41,200. Pensions will also see a rise, with the minimum increasing from ₹8,500 to ₹13,500 and the maximum going from ₹75,300 to ₹1,20,600.

The revised pay structure will apply to non-teaching university staff, employees of aided educational institutions, and local body workers. This adjustment will lead to an additional annual expense of ₹20,208 crore, which has been accounted for in the 2024-25 state budget.

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The Seventh State Pay Commission was set up on November 19, 2022, to review and recommend changes to pay, allowances, and pensions for government employees. The Commission delivered its report on March 24, 2024.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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