College Professor Salary: The salary of professors in the education sector has always been a topic of discussion. Their salary depends on their experience, position and qualification. But now there are many expectations regarding the 8th Pay Commission. It is believed that this can increase their salary by 20-30%. Teachers of every level from Assistant Professor to Super Time Scale will benefit from this increase. Let us know how much salary professors get now and how much they are likely to benefit from the 8th Pay Commission.
Current Salary Structure
Assistant Professor
-Current Salary Range: Rs 57,700 to Rs 1,82,400 per month
-This is the most entry-level position in which new teachers are recruited
-PhD and teaching experience is required to get promoted to this position
Associate Professor
-Current Salary Range: Rs 1,31,400 to Rs 2,17,100 per month
-This is a middle-level position that requires a few years of experience
-This position requires a good record of research and publications
Professor
-Current Salary Range: Rs 1,44,200 to Rs 2,18,200 per month
-This is the most senior-level position
-This position requires a long academic career and good research achievements
Super Time Scale
-In some cases, a professor can get a salary of up to Rs 2,24,100 in the Super Time Scale
-This is given to those who have a long academic career and good research achievements in this field contributed a lot to
Additional Benefits and Allowances
-DA (Dearness Allowance)
-HRA (House Rent Allowance)
-Medical Benefits
-LTC (Leave Travel Concession)
-Special Allowances for Academic and Research
Real Life Example
Recently, teachers appointed to various posts in the University of Hyderabad were given the following pay scales
-Assistant Professor: Rs.57,700 to Rs.1,82,400 per month
-Associate Professor: Rs.1,31,400 to Rs.2,17,100 per month
Professor (Level-14): Rs.1,44,200 to Rs.2,18,200 per month
Expected Increase from 8th Pay Commission
With the implementation of 8th Pay Commission, the salary of a professor is likely to increase by 20 to 30%.
Assistant Professor
-Current: Rs 57,700 to Rs 1,82,400
-After increase (estimated): Rs 69,240 to Rs 2,18,880
Associate Professor
-Current: Rs 1,31,400 to Rs 2,17,100
-After increase (estimated): Rs 1,57,680 to Rs 2,60,520
Professor
-Current: Rs 1,44,200 to Rs 2,18,200
-After increase (estimated): Rs 1,73,040 to Rs 2,61,840
Super Time Scale
-Current: Up to Rs 2,24,100
-After increase (estimated): Up to Rs 2,68,920
This increase will improve the standard of living of teaching professionals and attract more talented people to the higher education sector When the recommendations of the Pay Commission are implemented, the exact details of the hike will be revealed. If you want to make a future in the teaching profession, then this information can be helpful for you.