Indian MPs will receive a 24% salary increase from 1 April 2023, raising their monthly salary to Rs 1.24 lakh. Additional benefits include increased daily allowances, pensions, and office expenses
Members of Parliament (MPs) in India will receive a 24 percent salary increase, effective from April 1, 2023. The Central Government has issued a notification confirming the new monthly salary will be Rs 1.24 lakh, in addition to allowances and facilities.
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The adjustment comes in response to rising inflation, according to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Current MPs will also benefit from increased daily allowances and pensions, while former MPs will receive additional pension for each year of service beyond five years.
Previously, MPs earned Rs 1 lakh per month, with daily allowances of Rs 2,000 and former MPs receiving a pension of Rs 25,000 per month. The revised figures are Rs 1.24 lakh monthly salary, Rs 2,500 daily allowance, and Rs 31,000 monthly pension. Additionally, the extra pension for service beyond five years has increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500 per month.
Despite the hike, Indian MPs’ salaries remain lower compared to many countries.
United States: US MPs receive around Rs 1.45 crore (174,000 dollars) annually. While they do not receive free accommodation, they are granted a separate budget for office and travel expenses.
United Kingdom: British MPs earn a salary of approximately Rs 78 lakh (93,904 pounds) per year. They receive an allowance for housing but are not provided with free accommodation.
Japan: Japanese MPs receive about Rs 1.5 crore annually and are entitled to substantial additional benefits.
Australia: Australian MPs earn around Rs 1.3 crore annually. They receive allowances for travel and office expenditures.
Canada: Canadian MPs receive a salary of approximately Rs 1.2 crore annually and benefit from superior facilities compared to their Indian counterparts.
Germany: German MPs earn around Rs 1.1 crore annually. They receive a budget allocation for office maintenance and staff employment.
France: French MPs receive approximately Rs 70 lakh annually and are afforded favourable benefits.
Italy: Italian MPs earn a salary of about Rs 1 crore annually.
South Korea: South Korean MPs receive around Rs 90 lakh annually.
Singapore: Singaporean MPs command the highest salary, exceeding Rs 5 crore annually.
In India, the MPs’ annual salary stands at Rs 14.88 lakh, which increases to Rs 40 lakh when free accommodation, travel, and other allowances are included. This remains significantly lower than the compensation in countries like the US, Japan, or Singapore.
Additional benefits for Indian MPs include a monthly constituency allowance of Rs 87,000, up from Rs 70,000, and Rs 75,000 for office expenses, previously Rs 60,000. Office expenses cover Rs 50,000 for hiring a computer operator and Rs 25,000 for stationery.
MPs can also purchase durable furniture worth Rs 1 lakh and non-durable furniture worth Rs 25,000 once during their tenure. They are provided with accommodation ranging from hostels in Vitthalbhai Patel House to bungalows in central Delhi, along with funds for electricity, water, telephone, and internet charges.
