Sub Inspector (SI) Salary 2026
Rs. 60,600/month (In-Hand)
State Police SI in-hand salary is ₹60,600/month with gross ₹71,400. Excellent pension and promotion to Inspector within 8-10 years.
In-Hand Salary
Rs. 60,600
Gross Salary
Rs. 71,400
After 5 Years
Rs. 70,000
After 10 Years
Rs. 88,000
Salary Breakdown
| Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 0 |
| DA (40%) | Rs. 17,960 |
| HRA (20%) | Rs. 8,980 |
| TA | Rs. 0 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 71,400 |
Deductions
| NPS Deduction | Rs. 3,600 |
| Income Tax | Rs. 3,500 |
| Other Deductions | Rs. 1,400 |
| Total Deductions | Rs. 8,500 |
City-wise Salary (HRA Variation)
| City | HRA % | HRA Amount | Net In-Hand |
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Salary Growth Timeline
Example Salary Slip
Earnings
Deductions
Hidden Perks & Benefits
Free uniform and equipment, Medical insurance, Accident insurance, Leave encashment, Gratuity up to ₹30 lakhs
Perks & Allowances
HRA (20% in metro, 12% in non-metro), Dearness Allowance (40% of basic), Risk allowance ₹1500/month, Performance bonus ₹4000-6000/year
Promotion Timeline
SI → Inspector (8-10 years) → Deputy Superintendent (15-18 years) → Senior Superintendent (25+ years)
Salary Comparison
SSC CGL Inspector: ₹56,100 | State Police DSP: ₹75,000 | Private Security Manager: ₹60,000
Key Insights
- •["State Police SI salary competitive with SSC CGL", "Promotion to Inspector within 8-10 years", "Excellent pension scheme", "Job security with government backing", "Annual increment 3-4%", "Risk allowance for hazardous duties"]
Verdict
Pros
Government job security with excellent pension scheme
Cons
High-risk job with irregular working hours
Conclusion
Ideal for candidates seeking police career with higher salary