Share Gyan·Updated 2082 (2026)

Nepal Army Salary Range With Rank in 2082 (Recruit to Army Chief)

Nepal Army Salary Range

The government of Nepal had decided to increase the salary range of government employees in the fiscal year 2079/80. Here is the complete Nepal Army salary range from Recruit (Sipahi) all the way to Army Chief (General / COAS) based on rank and position.

Nepal Army Salary - Grade Rate

Beside basic salary, army personnel also get grade-wise increments and other allowances based on their service years and performance.

Nepal Army Salary Grade Rate
Note: The government has not increased the salaries, allowances, and other facilities of government employees for the fiscal year 2083-84. The figures below are based on the most recent available data.

Nepal Army Salary By Rank (2084)

Rank (English)Approx. Salary/Month
Private (Sipahi)NPR 28,728
Lance Corporal (Naik)~NPR 27,000
Corporal (Havaldar)~NPR 30,000
SergeantNPR 29,762
Warrant Officer Second ClassNPR 34,288
Warrant Officer First ClassNPR 37,249
Subedar MajorNPR 39,217
Honorary CaptainNPR 37,630
Second LieutenantNPR 37,990
LieutenantNPR 47,068
CaptainNPR 49,264
MajorNPR 53,684
Lieutenant ColonelNPR 54,556
ColonelNPR 57,610
Brigadier GeneralNPR 61,835
Major GeneralNPR 66,860
Lieutenant GeneralNPR 68,844
General(COAS)NPR 71,616

Salary figures are approximate basic salary only, excluding other allowances and benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest post salary in Nepal Army?

The highest post in the Nepal Army is COAS General (Pradhan Senapati). The highest salary of NPR 71,616 is received by the COAS General. This salary does not include other services, allowances, and perks.

Brief Introduction About Nepal Army

The Nepal Army (Nepali: नेपाली सेना) is the military of Nepal, under the command of the Supreme Commander who is the President of Nepal. It is one of the oldest institutions of Nepal and plays a vital role in national security and peacekeeping operations worldwide.