8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator

The 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator is a predictive tool that allows central government employees to estimate their future salary based on the current structure and expected revisions.

Since the official recommendations have not been released, this calculator uses projected figures based on historical trends (from 5th, 6th, and 7th CPCs), inflation data, and expert assumptions.

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8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator - Professional Tool

Calculate your revised salary under the 8th Central Pay Commission with accurate estimates

Implementation Date: January 1, 2025

Salary Parameters

Enter your current 7th CPC basic pay
Select based on your posting location for accurate HRA calculation
Higher TPTA Cities (19): Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Surat

Key Information

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026, with a projected fitment factor between 1.92 and 2.86.

The formula for calculating new basic pay is:

New Basic Pay = Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor

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Allowances

Includes HRA, TA, and other allowances

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Deductions

Includes NPS, Income Tax, CGHS

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Annual Projection

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Pay Comparison

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About 8th Pay Commission

Purpose To revise the salaries and allowances of employees and pensioners of central government.
Establishment date 16th January, 2025
Expected implementation 1st January, 2026
Beneficiaries About 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners
Projected Fitment Factor Between 1.92 and 2.86

Historical Pay Commission Comparison

Pay Commission Fitment Factor % of Increase Minimum Pay
2nd CPC - 14.2% ₹70
3rd CPC - 20.6% ₹196
4th CPC - 27.6% ₹750
5th CPC - 31% ₹2,550
6th CPC 1.86 54% ₹7,000
7th CPC 2.57 14.29% ₹18,000
8th CPC (Expected) 1.92 - 2.86 To be announced To be announced

What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Central Pay commission is the name of a pension and salary hike that the Government of India is planning to set up for the employees of the Central Government of India. This commission may be implemented w.e.f. from 01.01.2026, as the history repeats after a decade gap after 7th Pay commission dated 2016.

Objectives:

  • Revise basic pay scales.
  • Review allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.).
  • Address anomalies and disparities in the salary structure.
  • Recommend pension updates for retirees.

What is the 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator?

The 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator is a simulation tool designed to:

  1. Estimate your revised basic pay.
  2. Compute new Dearness Allowance (DA) based on inflation.
  3. Adjust House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA).
  4. Forecast gross salary post-8th CPC.
  5. Compare 7th vs. 8th CPC salaries.

How the 8th Pay Commission Salary May Be Calculated

Based on trends from earlier commissions, the projected fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be 3.00 (tentative). This is a multiplier applied to your current basic pay to arrive at the new pay.

Deductions & Contributions – MasterCalculator.in

Deductions (−)

*NPS deduction: 10% of (Basic + DA), amount is added to your NPS account.

*CGHS Contribution/Deduction applies as per your pay level below:

Pay Level (7th CPC) CGHS Contribution per Month
Level 1–5₹250
Level 6₹450
Level 7–11₹650
Level 12 and above₹1000

CGHS rates effective since implementation of 7th CPC :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Employer Contribution (+)

14% of (Basic + DA), credited to your NPS account by the employer.

This rate is applicable under Section 80CCD(2) for central government employees :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Other Allowances (subject to eligibility)

  1. Hospital/Patient Care Allowance (HPCA/PCA):
    ₹4,100 for Level ≤ 8, ₹5,300 for Level ≥ 9.
  2. Non-Practising Allowance (NPA):
    20% of basic pay.
8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Table - MasterCalculator.in

Pay Commission Fitment Factor & Salary Comparison

Note: Income Tax is deducted as per budget (revised tax regime FY 2025–26) dated Feb 01, 2025.
Pay Commission Fitment Factor % Of Increase Minimum Pay
2nd CPC – 14.2% Rs.70
3rd CPC – 20.6% Rs.196
4th CPC – 27.6% Rs.750
5th CPC – 31% Rs.2550
6th CPC 1.86 54% Rs.7000
7th CPC 2.57 14.29% Rs.18000
8th CPC 1.92 – 2.86 — —

Key Inputs in the Calculator

Input FieldDescription
Current Basic PayYour present pay as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Pay Level / Pay MatrixYour grade level as per the current CPC (e.g., Level 4, Level 7)
Expected Fitment FactorDefault: 3.00 (can be changed if official updates come)
DA PercentageDefault: 0% (since it resets at CPC transition; or use projected %)
HRA PercentageUsually 24%, 16%, or 8% based on the city class (X, Y, Z category)
TA and Other AllowancesUser-defined or default slabs based on previous patterns

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When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?

While the Government of India has not officially constituted the 8th CPC as of now, it is expected to be implemented from 1st January 2026. As such, using our calculator can help you plan your finances in advance.

FAQs on 8th Pay Commission Calculator

Q1. Is the 8th Pay Commission confirmed?

As of now, it is not formally constituted but is expected based on historical precedent.

Q2. What is the expected fitment factor for the 8th CPC?

It is tentatively estimated to be around 3.00.

Q3. Will pensioners also benefit from this calculator?

Yes, pension revisions follow similar methods, and our tool can estimate pension projections too.

Q4. Can I use this tool if I work in state government?

You can use it as a rough estimate. Most state governments adopt CPCs with slight modifications.

Bookmark this calculator and revisit it as more details about the 8th CPC are announced. We will keep updating the tool with accurate formulas and allowance changes once officially declared.