8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator
Salary From January 2026 (Per Month)
8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator is a powerful calculator that has been designed to help government employees estimate their new salary in the prospective 8th Central Pay Commission. Since the government is about to implement new pay scales, the calculator provides you with accurate estimates from the available salary data, fitment percentages, and allowance rates. Whether you are a state government employee or a central government employee, the calculator helps you plan your finances by providing you with a clear idea of your likely income from January 2026 onwards.
Formula
The calculator uses the following key components to determine your salary:
New Basic Pay = Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor (Expected: 2.5x to 3x)
Dearness Allowance (DA) = New Basic Pay × (DA Rate / 100)
House Rent Allowance (HRA) = New Basic Pay × (HRA Rate / 100)
Gross Salary = New Basic Pay + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance + Other Allowances
How to Calculate 8th Pay Commision Salary
Enter Current Basic Pay – Input your existing basic salary.
Select Fitment Factor – Tentatively set at 2.5 (adjustable).
Add Allowances – Input DA rate, HRA (city-based), transport allowance, and other benefits.
Click “Calculate” – Instantly view your projected salary breakdown.
Key Benefits
✅ Financial Planning – Forecast your post-revision salary for better budgeting.
✅ Customizable Inputs – Adjust fitment factors and allowances for different scenarios.
✅ City-Specific HRA – Supports X (24-30%), Y (16-20%), and Z (8-10%) city categories.
✅ Mobile-Friendly – Works seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❓
What is the basic salary of Pay Level 8?
Under the 7th Pay Commission, Pay Level 8 ranges from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 (basic pay). The 8th Pay Commission is expected to revise this to ₹1,19,000–₹3,77,500 (estimated with a 2.5x fitment factor).
What is the salary of IAS after 8th Pay Commission?
IAS officers (Entry-level: Pay Level 10) may see their basic pay increase from ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (7th CPC) to ₹1,40,250–₹4,43,750 (estimated 8th CPC with 2.5x fitment). Gross salary (with allowances) could exceed ₹2 lakh/month.
What is DA after 8th Pay Commission?
One major point in dispute is whether the new pay structure will come into effect before the Dearness Allowance (DA) is merged with basic pay. The recent hike has raised the DA to 55% now.
What is the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor?
However, experts say it could be anywhere between 1.92 and 2.86, and employee unions are demanding it to be more than 2.57.