IBPS PO and LIC AAO – both are highly coveted jobs in India. In this article, we will compare the salaries of both IBPS PO and LIC AAO.
| Salary Component | IBPS PO Salary 2025 | LIC AAO Salary 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 48,480 | Rs. 88,635.00 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs. 10,277.76 | Rs. 13,635.39 |
| Closing Allowance | Rs. 1,500 | — |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | Rs. 1,200 | — |
| Special Allowance | Rs. 12,847.20 | — |
| Learning Allowance | Rs. 850 | — |
| DA on Special Allowance | Rs. 2,723.61 | — |
| DA on Learning Allowance | Rs. 180.20 | — |
| Cadre Special Allowance | — | Rs. 8,900.00 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | — | Rs. 6,204.45 |
| Transport Allowance | — | Rs. 3,300.00 |
| Gross Monthly Salary / Income | Rs. 78,058 (approx.) | Rs. 1,20,674.84 |
The basic pay of an IBPS Probationary Officer is around ₹48,480. In addition to this, officers receive Dearness Allowance, Special Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Learning Allowance, and other applicable allowances. After adding all these components, the gross monthly salary of an IBPS PO comes to around ₹78,000. There may be slight variations depending on the city of posting, but overall the salary remains in this range.
Now, let us look at the LIC AAO salary. The basic pay of a LIC Assistant Administrative Officer is significantly higher, at around ₹88,635. Along with this, LIC AAOs receive Dearness Allowance, Cadre Special Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance. After including all these allowances, the gross monthly salary of an LIC AAO comes to around ₹1.20 lakh.
The LIC AAO salary is approximately ₹40,000 higher per month than the IBPS PO salary. Both the basic pay and the allowances are much stronger in the case of LIC AAO, making it a higher-paying option from a salary perspective.
