8th Pay Commission Calculator

Calculate Your 8th Pay Commission Salary Online – Enter your basic pay, adjust fitment factor, select HRA class (X, Y, Z), and get your revised salary instantly. Easy, accurate & mobile-friendly tool for government employees.

How to Use This 8th Pay Commission Calculator:

1. Enter Your Basic Salary:
   Type your current basic pay (e.g. ₹50000) in the input box.
2. Select Fitment Factor:
   • Use the slider or type manually (e.g. 2.57 or 2.75).
   • The fitment factor varies by pay level and recommendations.
3. Choose HRA Class (City Category):
   • X Class – Metro Cities (27%)
   • Y Class – Big Cities (18%)
   • Z Class – Rural/Small Towns (9%)
4. Click “Calculate Salary”:
   Instantly view your revised salary, HRA amount, and total salary.
5. Share on WhatsApp:
   Use the built-in button to send your result via WhatsApp with a link to your site.

What is the 8th Pay Commission? | How It Works & Benefits Explained

The 8th Pay Commission is a government-formed body in India that revised salary structure, pension system, and benefits for central government employees and pensioners. It is the successor to the 7th Pay Commission, and its recommendations are expected to impact over 50 lakh employees and 60 lakh pensioners across India.

When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented around 2026, following the 10-year revision cycle. While there is no official announcement yet, demands from employee unions and early committee formations suggest preparations are underway.

What is Fitment Factor in the 8th Pay Commission?

One of the most important tools in the Pay Commission is the Fitment Factor.

• It is a multiplier used to convert existing basic pay into new revised salary.
• Expected Fitment Factor for the 8th CPC: 3.00 (tentative)
• Formula:
  New Salary = Basic Salary × Fitment Factor

Some Useful Information and Definition of some Salary Components

• DA (Dearness Allowance):
  A cost-of-living adjustment paid to government employees to offset inflation. Updated twice a year (Jan & July).
• HRA (House Rent Allowance):
  Allowance given to employees for housing expenses. Varies by city classification – X (27%), Y (18%), Z (9%).
• TA (Travel Allowance):
  Monthly allowance provided to cover commuting or travel expenses.
• Basic Salary:
  The fixed amount of salary before any allowances or deductions. All benefits like DA, HRA are calculated based on it.
• Fitment Factor:
  A multiplier used in Pay Commissions to revise basic salary. Example: 7th CPC used 2.57×, 8th CPC may use 3.00×.
• Gross Salary:
  Total monthly salary including basic pay + all allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.).
• Net Salary (In-hand):
  Final amount received after tax, provident fund (PF), and other deductions.