UP Teacher Salary 2023: Known In-hand Salary of Assistant Primary/ TGT/ PGT salaries in Uttar Pradesh

It is often said that teaching is one profession that shapes the future of society. In the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), lakhs of candidates prepare for teacher recruitment exams every year. Such candidates should know the UP Teacher Salary 2023 that they will get after getting selected. To be a teacher in Uttar Pradesh you need to clear the UP TET examination followed by Super TET.

The good thing is that the salaries of teachers in Uttar Pradesh are increased fairly after the implementation of the 7th pay commission. You should also know that teacher’s salary also depends upon the class which you are teaching. For example – salary of a primary teacher is different from the salary of a TGT teacher.  In today’s post, we are going to discuss complete details related to the UP Teacher Salary 2023.

Uttar Pradesh (UP) Teacher Job Responsibilities

Before we move on and discuss the salaries of UP Teachers. You should know and understand the job responsibilities of a teacher as given below.

• To educate students by following the norms and guidelines as provided by the National Curriculum Framework (NSF)
• Assign work to the students and correct their mistakes.
• Maintaining proper discipline in the classroom.
• Preparing lesson plans and ensuring that students grasp the important knowledge and skill.
• Evaluate and identify the strengths, abilities, talents, weaknesses of students. Preparing plans so that a student can enhance his strengths at the same time rectify his weaknesses.
• Help build moral values among students so that they become responsible citizens of society in the future.
• Assigning homework, supervising and grading in half-yearly and annual examinations.

UP Teacher Salary 2023

As you might know, the salary depends upon the class you are going to teach. Let’s go through the salaries of various kinds of teachers in the schools of Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Uttar Pradesh (UP) Primary Teacher Salary 2023/ UP Assistant Primary Teacher Salary

UP Assistant Primary Teachers are those teachers who teach students of up to 5th class. The salaries of assistant primary teachers can also vary as per their place of posting in the state. Complete details of the UP Primary Assistant Teacher Salary after 7th Pay Commission 2023 including HRA, DA, Net Basic Salary are given in the following table.

UP TGT Salary 2023

TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teachers. These are the teacher that educates students of class 9th and class 10th. Almost every year, the government releases official notifications for the recruitment of TGT teachers in the state of Uttar Pradesh. UP Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) is the authority that releases the notification for the same.

Talking about the salary, TGTs are entitled to get the salary on Rs. 4600/- grade pay (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,000/-) on the basis of 7th Pay commission. This is a significant increase in the salary after the introduction of the 7th Pay Commission report (which came into force from 1st January 2016).

Other Components of UP Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Salary

• Current Dearness Allowance – 17%
• HRA – 24% of the basic salary for Class X cities, 16% of the basic salary for Class Y cities, 8% of the basic salary for class Z city.
• Deductions (including PPF) – 10% for NPS, Taxes (as applicable)

UP PGT Salary 2023

The Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) teaches students up to class 12th. Those who want to be a PGT in Uttar Pradesh must have completed postgraduation in the concerned subjects.

As per the norms of the 7th Pay commission, a PGT teacher in Uttar Pradesh is entitled to get a salary of Rs. 4800 pay grade (Rs. 47600/- to Rs. 151100) i.e. Level 8 employee. This means that after selection, you can get a salary from Rs.47600/- to Rs. 151100/-. Apart from this salary, you will also Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances.

• Rationalized Entry Pay – Rs. 47,600
• Corresponding 7th CPC Pay Scale – Rs. 47,600- Rs. 1,51,100
• Gross Salary: Rs. 61,000 – Rs. 70,500 per month.
• UP PGT in Hand Salary 2023 without Income Tax – Rs. 56,000- Rs. 65,000 per month
• Grade Pay – 1800 – 4800
• Entry Pay (EP) – 7000 – 18150
• Level – 0001 – 0008
• Index – 0002.57 – 0002.62

Other Allowances for UP PGT Teacher

Apart from the salary mentioned above, there are many allowances that a teacher in the state of Uttar Pradesh. These benefits are very lucrative and one of the reasons why a large number of students apply for teaching jobs in government schools.

• Dearness Allowance: 17%
• HRA: 24% for Class X City, 16% for Class Y city, 8% for Class Z city
• Deductions (PPF etc.): 10% for NPS, remaining taxes if applicable
• Medical facilities
• Fixed personal pay
• Pension
• Paid holidays
• Government accommodation
• Transport facility or vehicle
• Increments and incentives
• Provision for work from home
• Numerous paternal and maternal leave
• Job training
• Professional development
• Leave and travel concession
• Health insurance
• Child safety
• Performance-Related Pay

Uttar Pradesh (UP) Teacher Career Growth

After getting appointed as a teacher, you will regularly get a promotion in both your salary and post. It is true that most primary teachers become headmasters of the school before getting retired. However, a teacher should be dedicated and passionate about his work in order to get good career growth. The pattern of promotion of primary teacher follows the path given below.

• Assistant Teacher in primary school
• Senior Teacher in primary school
• Head Master in primary school
• Senior Teacher in upper primary school
• Principal in upper primary school

Frequently Asked Questions

Question – 1: What is the in-hand salary of UP Primary Teacher 2023?

Answer: The in-hand salary depends upon a variety of factors including HRA, DA, Deductions, etc. Still, we can say that you will get a salary of around Rs. 27000/- to Rs. 32000/- per month in-hand salary.

Question – 2: What is the salary of a TGT Teacher in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: The salary of a TGT Teacher in the state of Uttar Pradesh is as per the pay scale of Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 with a grade pay of Rs. 4,600.

Question – 3: What is the salary of a PGT Teacher in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: According to the 7th pay commission, UP PGT teachers salary 2023 is around Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 with grade pay of Rs. 4,800.

Question – 4: What salary will I get during the training period? I got selected for the post of Assistant Primary Teacher in UP.

Answer: During the training period, you will get a stipend of Rs. 7000/-

Question – 5: What are the components included in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Salary 2023 along with the basic pay?

Answer: The salary components included along with the basic pay are as follows

• Allowances –  Dearness Allowance, HRA, etc.
• Deduction –  Employee Provident Fund (EPF),  TDS, Employee Insurance, etc.