On 7 May 2025, India gave a tremendous reply, taking revenge for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Army, under the ‘Operation Sindoor’, air strikes at 9 terrorist bases made in Pakistan and PoK and destroyed them. The fighter pilots, which flew the scalp missiles and fighter aircraft used in this operation, once again showed how strong India’s aerial power is.

After this action, the valor of fighter pilots is being discussed across the country. In such a situation, this question also arises in the minds of people, after all, how many salary do these brave fighter pilots get?

Fighter pilot salary

Being a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force is a very responsible task. In return, they also get good salary, facilities and respect. According to reports, a fighter pilot gets Rs 1 lakh 22 thousand per month salary. Apart from this, they are also given many types of allowances. Apart from salary, the fighter pilot gets separate assistance for travel allowance, ration facility, medical facility, housing, children’s education etc.

Salary increases with promotion

As the pilot’s experience and rank increases (such as squadron leader, wing commander, group captain etc.), their salary also increases. According to reports, the salary of a pilot on high rank can reach Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per month.

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