8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator

How to Use the 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator

Follow these steps to estimate your salary under the proposed 8th Pay Commission structure.

1. Select Your Pay Level - choose your existing 7th CPC pay matrix level, from Level 1 to Level 18.
2. Enter Your Current Basic Pay - add your current basic salary without including DA, HRA or other allowances.
3. Choose Your City Category - select X, Y or Z based on your city classification to estimate HRA.
4. Enter the Fitment Factor - adjust the fitment factor to compare different possible salary outcomes.
5. Select Your Pension Scheme - choose the relevant pension option, such as NPS, UPS or OPS.
6. Check Your Estimated Salary - view your projected basic pay, HRA, allowances and gross salary based on the selected inputs.

You can try different fitment factors to understand how the revised basic pay may change. Remember, the final figures will depend on the Commission's recommendations and the Government's approval.

7th CPC vs 8th CPC Salary: What Could Change?

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to review the existing salary structure, allowances and pension benefits. The following table compares the current 7th CPC structure with the areas the 8th CPC may revise.

Note: The 8th CPC figures are not final. The Commission has not announced a revised pay matrix, fitment factor or allowance rates. The 7th CPC HRA rates shown above reflect the current revised rates, not the original rates introduced in 2016.

What Is the 8th Pay Commission?

8th Pay Commission Status: What Is Confirmed and What Is Pending?

The 8th Pay Commission is currently reviewing salary, allowance and pension-related matters. Here is a summary of its status as of November 2026.

The Commission is expected to submit its recommendations by around May 2027. Although 1 January 2026 is discussed as a possible effective date based on the usual 10-year pay commission cycle, the Government has not officially confirmed the implementation date.

Important: Do not treat any revised salary or pension amount as final until the Government issues an official notification.

What Is the Fitment Factor Under the 8th Pay Commission?

Example

Suppose your current basic pay is ₹35,400 and you want to check the impact of a fitment factor of 2.00.

This is only an illustrative calculation. The actual revised basic pay will depend on the fitment factor and pay matrix approved under the 8th CPC. Use the 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator above to compare different fitment factor scenarios.

Salary Components Under the 8th Pay Commission

Your monthly salary includes basic pay and different allowances. The 8th Pay Commission may review these components while preparing its recommendations.

• Basic Pay - the main component of your salary. The proposed fitment factor may be used to calculate revised basic pay.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) - an allowance provided to government employees to help manage inflation. Its treatment under the revised pay structure will depend on the final recommendations.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) - an allowance based on the employee's city classification and applicable government rates.
• Transport Allowance (TA) - an allowance provided to eligible employees to cover commuting expenses. The applicable amount depends on pay level and location.
• Gross Salary - the total salary before deductions. It generally includes basic pay, DA, HRA, transport allowance and other applicable allowances.
• NPS Contribution - employees covered under the National Pension System make contributions according to the applicable rules. The calculation depends on the relevant pay components and scheme provisions.
• Pension Benefits - the Commission will also review retirement benefits and pension-related matters for eligible employees and pensioners.

The final salary structure and allowance rates will be clear only after the Government accepts and notifies the Commission's recommendations.

8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator for Pensioners

The following details may be required:

• Existing basic pension
• Last drawn basic pay, where applicable
• Relevant pay level
• Applicable pension scheme
• Assumed fitment factor

For example, if your current basic pension is ₹30,000 and you apply an illustrative fitment factor of 2.00, the estimated revised pension would be ₹60,000 under a simple multiplication method.

This is only an example, not an official pension calculation method or confirmed 8th CPC benefit. The actual pension revision formula will depend on the Government's final rules.