8th Pay Commission salary hike calculator
Pick a fitment factor and see what it would do to your basic pay. The fitment factor is simply a multiplier: revised basic = current basic × factor.
Drag to model any factor between 1.8 and 3.7.
Which fitment factors are being discussed
| Factor | Scenario | Level 1 basic | Level 10 basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.92 | Conservative Low-end analyst estimate | ₹34,560 | ₹1,07,712 |
| 2.28 | Moderate Central case in several forecasts | ₹41,040 | ₹1,27,908 |
| 2.57 | 7th CPC repeat The factor the 7th CPC actually used | ₹46,260 | ₹1,44,177 |
| 2.86 | Widely cited The figure most reported in coverage | ₹51,480 | ₹1,60,446 |
| 3.00 | Optimistic Upper end of mainstream estimates | ₹54,000 | ₹1,68,300 |
| 3.68 | Union demand Sought by staff federations | ₹66,240 | ₹2,06,448 |
None of these figures is official. They are the estimates in public circulation as of August 2026, shown so you can see the spread rather than anchoring on a single number.
Projected pay matrix by level
Entry-level basic pay for each level of the current 7th CPC matrix, with revised figures at three representative fitment factors.
| Level | Current | At 2.28 | At 2.86 | At 3.68 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹41,040 | ₹51,480 | ₹66,240 |
| 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹45,372 | ₹56,914 | ₹73,232 |
| 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹49,476 | ₹62,062 | ₹79,856 |
| 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹58,140 | ₹72,930 | ₹93,840 |
| 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹66,576 | ₹83,512 | ₹1,07,456 |
| 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹80,712 | ₹1,01,244 | ₹1,30,272 |
| 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹1,02,372 | ₹1,28,414 | ₹1,65,232 |
| 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹1,08,528 | ₹1,36,136 | ₹1,75,168 |
| 9 | ₹53,100 | ₹1,21,068 | ₹1,51,866 | ₹1,95,408 |
| 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,27,908 | ₹1,60,446 | ₹2,06,448 |
| 11 | ₹67,700 | ₹1,54,356 | ₹1,93,622 | ₹2,49,136 |
| 12 | ₹78,800 | ₹1,79,664 | ₹2,25,368 | ₹2,89,984 |
| 13 | ₹1,23,100 | ₹2,80,668 | ₹3,52,066 | ₹4,53,008 |
| 13A | ₹1,31,100 | ₹2,98,908 | ₹3,74,946 | ₹4,82,448 |
| 14 | ₹1,44,200 | ₹3,28,776 | ₹4,12,412 | ₹5,30,656 |
| 15 | ₹1,82,200 | ₹4,15,416 | ₹5,21,092 | ₹6,70,496 |
| 16 | ₹2,05,400 | ₹4,68,312 | ₹5,87,444 | ₹7,55,872 |
| 17 | ₹2,25,000 | ₹5,13,000 | ₹6,43,500 | ₹8,28,000 |
| 18 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹5,70,000 | ₹7,15,000 | ₹9,20,000 |
What the fitment factor does not tell you
- DA resets to zero. Existing dearness allowance is merged into the revised basic. Your gross pay therefore rises by much less than your basic pay does.
- HRA is recalculated on the new basic, at rates the Commission may itself revise.
- Arrears depend on the effective date. If recommendations apply from 1 January 2026 but are paid in late 2027, arrears cover the gap.
- Pensioners are covered too — the same fitment factor has historically been applied to basic pension.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission?
The fitment factor is the multiplier applied to your existing basic pay to arrive at your revised basic pay. The 7th Pay Commission used 2.57, which turned a ₹7,000 minimum basic into ₹18,000. The 8th Pay Commission had not recommended a factor as of August 2026 — every figure in circulation is an estimate.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
The Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and has been given 18 months to report, which points to a report around mid-2027. Recommendations are widely expected to apply with effect from 1 January 2026, with arrears paid on implementation — but neither the date nor the arrears have been confirmed by the government.
What fitment factor is expected?
Estimates range widely. Staff federations have sought 3.68. Most press coverage clusters around 2.86 to 3.0. More conservative analyst estimates put the realistic central case nearer 2.28 to 2.46. Because nothing is official, this page lets you model any factor rather than presenting one as fact.
Will my salary go up by the full fitment factor?
No. Dearness allowance is merged into the revised basic pay and resets to zero at the point of revision, so your gross salary rises by considerably less than your basic pay does. DA then starts accruing again from zero against the new, higher basic.
Does the 8th Pay Commission apply to state government employees?
Not directly. It covers central government employees, defence personnel and central pensioners. Most states adopt a similar structure afterwards, on their own timeline and sometimes with a different fitment factor.