How much salary do the lions of the sky get? Know the salary of a fighter pilot.

Fighter Pilots Salary: On 7 May 2025, India gave a strong reply by taking revenge for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Army destroyed 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK by air strike under 'Operation Sindoor'. The fighter pilots who flew the Scalp missiles and fighter planes used in this operation once again showed how strong India's air power is.

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

Fighter Pilot Salary

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

Salary increases with promotion

As the experience and rank of the pilot increases (like Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain etc.), their salary also increases. According to reports, the salary of a pilot at high rank can reach from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per month.