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GuideChecked against official sources: 28 September 2026

Who is paid how much — sarpanch to mayor (Rajasthan)

Panchayat and municipal representatives get an honorarium or meeting allowance, not a salary, set by the State Government. All rates below are from government notifications.

At a glance

  • Sarpanch ₹6,679 · Pradhan ₹11,689 · Zila Pramukh ₹16,698 a month (from 1 Apr 2025).
  • Mayor ₹33,396 · Council chairperson ₹20,038 · Board chairman ₹12,524 a month.
  • Councillor: ₹668–₹1,002 per meeting, at most ₹2,003–₹3,006 a month.
  • Ward panch ₹276, PS member ₹483, ZP member ₹690 per meeting.

Panchayati Raj

PostMonthly honorarium (from 1.4.2025)From 1.4.2024From 1.4.2023
Zila Pramukh₹16,698₹15,180₹13,800
Pradhan₹11,689₹10,626₹9,660
Sarpanch₹6,679₹6,072₹5,520

Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department notification (RajKaj 14017045), from 1 Apr 2025; paid from State Finance Commission grants

MemberMeeting allowance (per meeting)
Zila parishad member₹690
Panchayat samiti member₹483
Gram panchayat member (ward panch)₹276

Panchayati Raj notification 210 (21.02.2023), from 1 Apr 2023 — we found no later revision of meeting allowances

These notifications set no separate honorarium for the up-sarpanch, up-pradhan or up-zila pramukh.

Municipal bodies

PostMonthly allowance (from 1.4.2025)From 1.4.2024
Mayor (corporation)₹33,396₹30,360
Chairperson (council)₹20,038₹18,216
Chairman (board)₹12,524₹11,385

Rajasthan Municipalities (Payment of Honorarium to Mayor, President and Chairman) (Amendment) Rules 2025, notification 4636 (03.04.2025); paid from the municipal fund

PostMeeting allowanceMonthly maximum
Councillor, municipal corporation₹1,002 per meeting₹3,006
Councillor, municipal council₹835 per meeting₹2,505
Member, municipal board₹668 per meeting₹2,003

LSG Department order 3958 (03.04.2025), from 1 Apr 2025

We found no separate official rate for the deputy mayor / vice-chairperson.

MLAs

A Rajasthan MLA's salary is ₹40,000 a month (from 1 Apr 2019) and a former MLA's minimum pension ₹35,000 — Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Officers and Members Emoluments and Pension) (Amendment) Act 2019. Constituency, daily and telephone allowances are paid separately.

The announced 10% rise

On 27 Feb 2026 the Chief Minister announced a 10% rise in the honorarium of Panchayati Raj and municipal heads and members. As of 28 Sep 2026 we found no order implementing it, so the rates above are those in force from 1 Apr 2025 — we will update once the order is issued.

Frequently asked questions

What is a sarpanch's salary in Rajasthan?

A sarpanch gets an honorarium of ₹6,679 a month (from 1 Apr 2025, Panchayati Raj notification), up from ₹6,072 in 2024-25.

What do the pradhan and zila pramukh get?

The pradhan gets ₹11,689 and the zila pramukh ₹16,698 a month (from 1 Apr 2025).

How much does a ward panch get?

A ward panch gets no monthly honorarium, but a meeting allowance of ₹276 per meeting (from 1 Apr 2023).

What is a mayor's salary?

A corporation mayor gets ₹33,396 a month; a council chairperson ₹20,038 and a board chairman ₹12,524 (from 1 Apr 2025).

What is a councillor's salary?

Councillors get a meeting allowance — corporation ₹1,002 per meeting (max ₹3,006/month), council ₹835 (₹2,505), board ₹668 (₹2,003).

What is a Rajasthan MLA's salary?

₹40,000 a month (2019 amendment Act), plus constituency and other allowances.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these official documents

  1. Panchayati Raj Department — honorarium notification, from 1 Apr 2025 (jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in)
  2. Panchayati Raj Department — notification 210 (21.02.2023), honorarium & meeting allowance (jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in)
  3. LSG Department — order 3958 and notification 4636 (03.04.2025) (jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in)
  4. Rajasthan Assembly — Emoluments and Pension (Amendment) Act 2019 (assembly.rajasthan.gov.in)
  5. DIPR — press release 27.02.2026 (10% honorarium rise announced) (dipr.rajasthan.gov.in)

General information, not legal advice. Rules change — confirm with the State Election Commission / Returning Officer before filing a nomination or any official use. Disclaimer