1. Maldives Pay Commission Salary Calculation

The Maldives Pay Commission establishes the salary structure for public sector employees. This calculator helps determine net salary based on basic pay, allowances, and deductions as per the current pay commission guidelines.

2. How Salary is Calculated

The calculator uses the standard salary formula:

Where:

• Basic Pay — The fundamental salary component as per pay scale
• Allowances — Additional benefits (housing, transport, etc.)
• Deductions — Taxes, pension contributions, loans, etc.

3. Understanding Salary Components

Basic Pay: Determined by pay grade and step in the Maldives civil service structure.

Allowances: May include housing allowance (15-45% of basic), transport allowance, special duty allowance, etc.

Deductions: Typically include income tax, pension contributions (7% of basic), and other authorized deductions.

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter all values in Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). Basic pay and allowances must be positive numbers. Deductions cannot exceed the sum of basic pay and allowances.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the current basic pay range?
A: Basic pay typically ranges from MVR 4,000 to MVR 45,000 depending on position and grade.

Q2: How are allowances calculated?
A: Allowances are usually percentage-based on basic pay (e.g., housing allowance is 30% of basic for most grades).

Q3: What are common deductions?
A: Pension (7%), income tax (0-15%), health insurance (MVR 500), and any loan repayments.

Q4: When was the last pay revision?
A: The current pay structure was implemented in [year] based on the [ordinal] Pay Commission recommendations.

Q5: Are there special provisions for remote islands?
A: Yes, employees in remote islands typically receive additional allowances (island allowance, hardship allowance).