The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has increased the convenience allowance for its employees by 50 percent, with the new rates taking effect from July 1, 2026.
The KP Finance Department issued a notification announcing the increase, stating that all government employees from Grade 1 to Grade 20 and above will benefit from the revised allowance.
Under the new structure, employees in Grade 1 to 4 will see their monthly convenience allowance rise from Rs1,785 to Rs2,677. Employees in Grade 5 to 10 will now receive Rs2,898 per month, up from the previous rate.
The notification further states that employees in Grade 11 to 15 will receive a monthly allowance of Rs4,284, while officers in Grade 16 to 20 and above will be paid Rs7,500 per month.
| Employee Grade | Previous Allowance (Rs/Month) | New Allowance (Rs/Month) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1–4 | 1,785 | 2,677 | 50% |
| Grade 5–10 | 1,932 | 2,898 | 50% |
| Grade 11–15 | 2,856 | 4,284 | 50% |
| Grade 16–20 & Above | 5,000 | 7,500 | 50% |
Separately, the Sindh cabinet has also approved an increase in the convenience allowance for provincial government employees. The revised rates apply to employees in Grade 1 to 16.
