Monthly salary breakdown for a new ANM / AHW (Health 4th level)
| Basic salary (तलब) | Rs 36,192 |
| Incentive allowance (10% of scale) | Rs 3,619 |
| Dearness allowance (महँगी भत्ता) | Rs 5,000 |
| Gross monthly pay | Rs 44,811 |
|---|---|
| Provident fund – employee 10% (सञ्चय कोष) | − Rs 3,619 |
| Pension fund – employee 6% (योगदानमा आधारित निवृत्तिभरण) | − Rs 2,172 |
| Estimated income tax | − Rs 0 |
| Estimated in-hand pay | Rs 39,020 |
Both contributions are your own savings: the government adds a matching amount to your provident fund and pension fund every month. You also receive one month's salary as Dashain allowance each year (Rs 36,192 at entry level). Remote-area, risk, uniform and ration allowances are extra where they apply.
ANM / AHW (Health 4th level) salary by grade (year of service)
One grade of Rs 1,206 is added for each completed year of service, up to 7 grades.
| Grades | Basic + grade | Gross / month | In-hand (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New appointee | Rs 36,192 | Rs 44,811 | Rs 39,020 |
| 1 grade | Rs 37,398 | Rs 46,017 | Rs 40,033 |
| 2 grades | Rs 38,604 | Rs 47,223 | Rs 41,047 |
| 3 grades | Rs 39,810 | Rs 48,429 | Rs 42,059 |
| 4 grades | Rs 41,016 | Rs 49,635 | Rs 43,072 |
| 5 grades | Rs 42,222 | Rs 50,841 | Rs 44,086 |
| 6 grades | Rs 43,428 | Rs 52,047 | Rs 45,098 |
| 7 grades | Rs 44,634 | Rs 53,253 | Rs 46,112 |
Other Health service salaries (2083/84)
| Post / rank | Starting basic | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Health 8th level) (अधिकृत आठौं) | Rs 53,611 | 4 × Rs 1,787 |
| Nursing Officer (Health 7th level) (अधिकृत सातौं) | Rs 50,436 | 5 × Rs 1,681 |
| Health service Health officer – 6th level (अधिकृत छैटौं) | Rs 48,058 | 5 × Rs 1,602 |
| Health service Senior assistant – 5th level (वरिष्ठ पाँचौं) | Rs 41,517 | 5 × Rs 1,384 |
| Staff Nurse / Health Assistant (सहायक पाँचौं) | Rs 38,203 | 6 × Rs 1,273 |
| ANM / AHW (Health 4th level) (सहायक चौथो) | Rs 36,192 | 7 × Rs 1,206 |
Preparing for the ANM / AHW (Health 4th level) exam?
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Source: Ministry of Finance salary scale for FY 2083/84 (mof.gov.np), Civil Service Act 2049 and IRD tax rates. Figures are estimates for information; your pay slip may differ.
