8th CPC Salary Calculator: Mr Verma, a senior government official, has devoted 35 years of his life to the service of the country. Today he is at the pinnacle of his pay scale.
His basic salary is ₹1,51,100. He is planning for his retirement, and has only one question in his mind – “When the 8th Pay Commission comes, what respectable reward will I get for my years of dedication.”
This story is not just of Mr Verma, but of thousands of senior officers who are the backbone of the country’s administrative machinery. This is not just news of a salary hike, it is a financial milestone for them. So, let us today take a peek into the future of Mr Verma’s salary slip and see what good news the 8th Pay Commission may bring for him.
8th CPC: How will the salary increasing ‘fitment factor’ work?
The soul of any pay commission is its ‘Fitment Factor’. This is a magical number by which your current basic salary is multiplied to determine the new basic salary. We will do our entire calculation based on an estimated 1.92 times fitment factor.
8th CPC: What is the difference between 7th vs 8th Pay Commission salary?
Now let’s look at the calculation that everyone is waiting for. This calculation is of an officer at level-8 (grade pay 4800) who is on the maximum basic salary of his pay band (₹1,51,100).
| Salary per month | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPC | 7th CPC | 8th CPC |
| Your Pay Level | ||
| Basic Pay | ||
| DA ( Dearness Allowance) | Nil | |
| HRA (House Rent Allowance) | ||
| TA (Travelling Allowance) | ||
| Other Allowances/Incomes (if any) | 0 | |
| Gross Salary | ||
| NPS Contribution | ||
| CGHS Contribution | ||
| Income Tax New Regime-FY 2025-26 | (approx) | (approx) |
| Other Deductions (if any) | 0 | |
| Net Salary | ||
(Disclaimer: This calculation is purely approximate. The actual rates of HRA, TA and Income Tax may change after the official recommendations of the Pay Commission.)
8th CPC: What does calculation mean?
1. Big jump in basic salary
The biggest change is in the basic salary, which is increasing from ₹1.51 lakh to ₹2.90 lakh. This is a jump of almost 92%.
2. Will DA be added to basic?
55% (currently) DA will be added to the basic, so it will be zero in the new salary. However, this is according to the current structure. By the time the new pay commission is implemented, DA may be 61%.
3. New math of HRA
Even though the HRA rate decreases from 30% to 24%, due to the increased basic salary, the HRA amount will increase from ₹45,330 to ₹69,627.
4. How much salary will you get in hand
After all deductions, the net salary will increase from ₹2,10,438 to ₹2,58,666. This is a direct increase of ₹48,228 per month.
Conclusion: Basic pay will almost double
The 8th Pay Commission is not just a salary hike formula. It is like a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for thousands of senior officers who have spent the most precious time of their lives in the service of the country. The basic salary almost doubling and the net salary crossing the psychological figure of ₹ 2.5 lakh are not just some numbers. It is a proof of how sweet the fruits of years of hard work and experience are. This will give such financial confidence to those officers that they will be able to live a respectable and worry-free life even after their retirement. This is not just a salary hike, but an honor for decades of dedication.
