Members of Parliament — Salary & Emoluments 2024
Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha · Salary · Allowances · Pension · Perks · Complete Guide
₹1,00,000
Monthly Salary
₹70,000
Constituency Allowance
₹60,000
Office Expense Allowance
₹25,000
Secretarial Allowance
₹2,000
Daily Allowance (Sitting)
Monthly Salary & Allowances Breakdown
| # | Component | Amount (₹/month) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Salary | 1,00,000 | Taxable |
| 2 | Constituency Allowance | 70,000 | Tax-free |
| 3 | Office Expense Allowance | 60,000 | Tax-free |
| 4 | Secretarial Allowance | 25,000 | Tax-free |
| 5 | Daily Allowance (Parliament sessions) | 2,000 / day | Tax-free |
| 6 | Housing (Type VI / VII Bungalow) | In Kind | Subsidised |
| 7 | Telephone Allowance | 1,50,000 calls/yr | Free calls |
| 8 | Railway Pass | Free AC I Class | + 1 companion |
| 9 | Air Travel | 34 free flights/yr | Business Class |
| 10 | Medical Facility | Free (CGHS) | Self + Family |
| 11 | Water & Electricity | 50 KL water / 50K units | Free/yr |
| 12 | Vehicle Advance | Up to ₹4 Lakh | Interest free |
Total Monthly Cash Emoluments (approx.): Basic ₹1,00,000 + Constituency ₹70,000 + Office ₹60,000 + Secretarial ₹25,000 = ₹2,55,000 per month (excluding daily allowance & in-kind perks)
MP Pension & Ex-MP Benefits
Basic Pension
₹25,000/month — after completing one term (5 yrs)
Additional Pension per Extra Term
₹2,000/month for every additional year served
Family Pension
50% of MP pension paid to spouse after MP's death
Medical Facility (Ex-MP)
CGHS facilities continue for life
Railway Pass (Ex-MP)
Free AC I Class travel for life
Free Air Travel (Ex-MP)
Discontinued — only during tenure
Presiding Officers Salary
| Post | Monthly Salary (₹) | Allowances |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker, Lok Sabha | 3,50,000 (equiv.) | Cabinet Minister rank perks |
| Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha | 3,00,000 (equiv.) | Minister of State rank perks |
| Chairman, Rajya Sabha (VP) | 4,00,000 | VP of India emoluments |
| Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha | 3,00,000 (equiv.) | Minister of State rank perks |
Ministers Salary (Cabinet / MoS)
| Post | Salary (₹/month) | Additional Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | 1,60,000 + MP salary | Top Grade Official Residence, SPG security |
| Cabinet Minister | 1,00,000 + MP salary | Official Bungalow, car, staff |
| Minister of State (Independent) | 80,000 + MP salary | Official accommodation, vehicle |
| Minister of State | 60,000 + MP salary | Official accommodation, vehicle |
| Deputy Minister | 45,000 + MP salary | Accommodation, vehicle |
Complete Perks & Privileges
- Type VI / VII Government Bungalow in Delhi
- Free AC First Class rail travel (+ companion)
- 34 free air trips per year (business class)
- Free CGHS medical for self & family
- 1,50,000 free telephone calls annually
- 50,000 units free electricity per year
- 50 Kilolitres free water per year
- Interest-free vehicle advance (up to ₹4 lakh)
- Computer / laptop provided
- 5 staff members paid from public exchequer
- MPLADS fund — ₹5 Crore per year for constituency
- Life insurance covered
- Pension for life after 1 term
- CGHS medical continues after retirement
MPLADS — Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Annual Fund
₹5 Crore per MP per year for constituency development
Purpose
Roads, schools, hospitals, water supply, sanitation works
Carry Forward
Unspent funds can be carried forward to next year
Rajya Sabha MPs
Can spend in any district of the state they represent
MP Salary Revision History
1954
First MP salary fixed at ₹400/month
1985
Salary revised to ₹1,500/month
1998
Increased to ₹4,000/month
2006
Revised to ₹16,000/month
2010
Major hike — ₹50,000/month
2018
Revised to ₹1,00,000/month (current)
2018
Constituency & office allowances also doubled
Monthly Earnings Estimator
Base Salary—
Constituency Allowance—
Office + Secretarial—
Daily Allowance—
Total Cash (approx.)—
Official Web Links & References
Click the links below to access official, authoritative sources on MP salaries, Acts, and Parliament data.
Parliament of India — Official Portal
sansad.in
Bills, Acts, MP profiles, salary notifications
Bills, Acts, MP profiles, salary notifications
Lok Sabha — Official Website
loksabha.nic.in
House of the People — debates, salary rules, notices
House of the People — debates, salary rules, notices
Rajya Sabha — Official Website
rajyasabha.nic.in
Council of States — member details, allowances
Council of States — member details, allowances
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
mopa.nic.in
Legislative calendar, session schedules, circulars
Legislative calendar, session schedules, circulars
India Code — MP Salary Act 1954
indiacode.nic.in
Salary, Allowances & Pension of MPs Act 1954 (as amended)
Salary, Allowances & Pension of MPs Act 1954 (as amended)
PRS Legislative Research
prsindia.org
Independent analysis — MP salary data, Bill summaries
Independent analysis — MP salary data, Bill summaries
MPLADS — Ministry of Statistics
mplads.gov.in
MPLADS fund guidelines, utilisation reports
MPLADS fund guidelines, utilisation reports
Pay & Allowances — 7th CPC
finmin.nic.in
Ministry of Finance — 7th Pay Commission orders
Ministry of Finance — 7th Pay Commission orders
Department of Personnel & Training
dopt.gov.in
Service rules, allowances, government orders
Service rules, allowances, government orders
ADR — Association for Democratic Reforms
adrindia.org
MP asset declarations, criminal records, salary debates
MP asset declarations, criminal records, salary debates
Lok Sabha TV / Sansad TV
sansadtv.nic.in
Parliament proceedings — salary debates & discussions
Parliament proceedings — salary debates & discussions
MyNeta — MP Profile Database
myneta.info
MP asset declarations, affidavits, background info
MP asset declarations, affidavits, background info
Quick Reference — All Links at a Glance
| # | Source | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parliament of India | sansad.in | Official Parliament portal |
| 2 | Lok Sabha | loksabha.nic.in | House of the People |
| 3 | Rajya Sabha | rajyasabha.nic.in | Council of States |
| 4 | Min. of Parliamentary Affairs | mopa.nic.in | Sessions & circulars |
| 5 | India Code (MP Act 1954) | indiacode.nic.in | Salary Act — full text |
| 6 | PRS Legislative Research | prsindia.org | Independent salary analysis |
| 7 | MPLADS Portal | mplads.gov.in | Constituency fund details |
| 8 | Ministry of Finance | finmin.nic.in | 7th CPC pay orders |
| 9 | DoPT | dopt.gov.in | Service & allowance rules |
| 10 | ADR India | adrindia.org | MP assets & declarations |
| 11 | Sansad TV | sansadtv.nic.in | Parliament proceedings |
| 12 | MyNeta | myneta.info | MP profiles & affidavits |
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