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Bill Collector Salary 2026

What a Bill Collector actually takes home every month, basic pay, allowances and deductions under the 7th Pay Commission, and the exam that gets you the post.

₹23,000 - ₹28,000in-hand per month
₹19,500basic pay (starting)
Level 8pay matrix level
TNPSC Group 4 & VAOrecruiting exam
How ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand is built
From the pay matrix to your bank account.

Bill Collector sits at Level 8 of the Tamil Nadu pay matrix with a starting basic pay of ₹19,500. Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance are added on top of the basic to form gross salary.

NPS pension contribution, health fund and professional tax then come off the gross, leaving ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 in hand for a new joinee. The exact figure moves with your posting location's HRA classification.

Calculate your exact in-hand pay

Allowances

On top of basic pay, these push the in-hand figure up considerably.

Dearness Allowance (DA)

22% of Basic Pay

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

8% - 16% of Basic Pay

Travel Allowance (TA)

As per government norms

Medical Allowance

As per government norms

How to get this post

Bill Collector is recruited through TNPSC Group 4 & VAO. Start with the syllabus, confirm your eligibility, then check the score you need.

Step 1
Check eligibility
Age window, qualification and fees for TNPSC Group 4 & VAO.
Step 2
Read the syllabus
Every unit and topic with official weightage.
Step 3
Know the cut-off
Category-wise scores that actually got selected.

Frequently asked questions

What is the in-hand salary of a Bill Collector in Tamil Nadu?
A Bill Collector takes home ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 per month. Basic pay is ₹19,500 at pay Level 8; DA and HRA are added on top, then NPS, health fund and professional tax deductions come off.
Which exam do I write to become a Bill Collector?
Bill Collector is recruited through TNPSC Group 4 & VAO. The full eligibility, syllabus and cut-off details are linked in the "How to get this post" section above.
Does the Bill Collector salary increase over time?
Yes. Annual increments move you up within the pay level, DA is revised periodically, and promotions move you to a higher level with a larger basic pay.
Is the salary different for different postings?
HRA depends on the posting location's classification, so the same post pays somewhat more in-hand in a city like Chennai than in a taluk town.

Pay level, basic pay and in-hand figures are compiled from official TNPSC notifications and TN pay commission orders. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.

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