The federal government has approved a major salary increase for university teachers serving under the Tenure Track System (TTS).
According to an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, the revised TTS Pay Package 2026 has come into effect from July 1, 2026.
The new salary structure applies to Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors working under the TTS system in universities.
New Salary for TTS Professors
Under the revised pay package, the salary scale for TTS Professors has been increased.
| Salary | Previous Pay | Revised Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Rs. 394,875 | Rs. 407,230 |
| Maximum | Rs. 684,450 | Rs. 712,030 |
Professors can now receive a maximum salary of up to Rs. 712,030 under the revised scale.
Associate Professors Get Major Pay Increase
Associate Professors have received a significant increase in both minimum and maximum salaries.
| Salary | Previous Pay | Revised Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Rs. 263,250 | Rs. 370,810 |
| Maximum | Rs. 493,590 | Rs. 645,610 |
The maximum salary for TTS Associate Professors has now increased to Rs. 645,610.
Assistant Professors’ Salaries Increased
The revised package also provides a substantial salary increase for Assistant Professors.
| Salary | Previous Pay | Revised Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Rs. 175,500 | Rs. 288,020 |
| Maximum | Rs. 356,475 | Rs. 553,820 |
Under the new structure, Assistant Professors can receive salaries ranging from Rs. 288,020 to Rs. 553,820.
Revised TTS Salary Package 2026
The updated salary structure is summarized below:
| TTS Position | Revised Minimum Salary | Revised Maximum Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 407,230 | Rs. 712,030 |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 370,810 | Rs. 645,610 |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 288,020 | Rs. 553,820 |
Existing Faculty to Shift to New Scale
The Ministry of Finance clarified that TTS faculty members who were in service on June 30, 2026, will be shifted to the TTS-2026 pay scale.
They will be placed at the same stage they occupied in the previous salary scale.
