8th Pay Commission Calculator
Estimate your new Basic Pay and Salary Hike under the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
Salary Details
Minimum basic pay is ₹18,000
1.92 is widely expected. 2.86 and 3.68 are union demands.
Estimated New Basic Pay
Under 8th CPC
Estimated Increase
In Gross Salary (Basic + DA)
Percentage Hike
Overall salary growth
7th vs 8th CPC Comparison
Salary Breakdown
Current (7th CPC)
Estimated (8th CPC)
* This is an estimate. HRA, TA, and other allowances will also be revised based on the new basic pay.
Understanding the 8th Pay Commission
The Central Pay Commission (CPC) is set up by the Government of India to review and revise the salary structure of civil and military employees. The 8th Pay Commission is highly anticipated as it will determine the pay scales for the next decade, likely starting from 2026.
How is the New Salary Calculated?
The most critical component of a new pay commission is the Fitment Factor. This is a multiplier applied to your current basic pay to arrive at your new basic pay.
Once the new basic pay is established, the Dearness Allowance (DA) is reset to 0%. Other allowances like HRA (House Rent Allowance) and TA (Transport Allowance) are also recalculated based on the new basic pay slabs.
Fitment Factor Expectations
1.92
The most widely expected and realistic multiplier based on economic indicators.
2.86
A moderate demand by several employee unions to offset inflation.
3.68
The highest demand pushing for a minimum basic pay of ₹26,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be constituted by the Government of India to revise the salary structure, allowances, and pensions of central government employees and pensioners. It typically follows a 10-year cycle, with the 7th CPC implemented in 2016.
What is a Fitment Factor?
The fitment factor is a multiplier used to arrive at the new basic pay from the old basic pay. For the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57. For the 8th Pay Commission, various employee unions are demanding a fitment factor between 1.92 and 3.68.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
While there is no official confirmation yet, historically, pay commissions are implemented every 10 years. Since the 7th CPC was implemented on January 1, 2016, the 8th CPC is widely expected to be effective from January 1, 2026.
What happens to Dearness Allowance (DA) in the new commission?
Typically, when a new pay commission is implemented, the existing Dearness Allowance (DA) is merged into the basic pay, and the new DA starts from 0%.