It is the second-highest active rank in the Indian Air Force.

air marshals hold the appointments of assistant chief of air staff in different staff branches and those of additional director general.

Air commanders in the C-in-C grade have additional oak leaves under the three white stars.

The other air marshals rank at number 24 in the order of precedence.

However, since they should not draw equivalent or more than the next higher level, the remuneration is capped at ₹224,000.