8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator

For Central Government Employees

Comprehensive calculation with latest pay matrix, fitment factors & tax regime FY 2025-26

8th CPC Salary Calculator (Tentative)

📚 8th Pay Commission - Complete Information Guide

8th Pay Commission Status
Current Status

Formation: Expected in 2026-27

Implementation: Likely from January 1, 2026

Review Period: 2016-2026 (10 years after 7th CPC)

Expected Benefits
  • Significant increase in basic pay
  • Enhanced allowances structure
  • Improved pension benefits
  • Updated city classifications
🔢 Fitment Factor Explained
What is Fitment Factor?

Multiplier applied to current basic pay to determine new basic pay under 8th CPC.

Historical Factors
6th CPC: 1.86
7th CPC: 2.57
8th CPC Expectations
Conservative:1.80-2.00
Expected:2.28-2.57
Optimistic:2.86-3.68
HRA City Classification
X Cities (30% HRA)
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad
Y Cities (20% HRA)
Population above 10 lakhs (2011 census) – 60+ cities including Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Patna, etc.
Z Cities (10% HRA)
All other cities and towns
Note: HRA is calculated on Basic Pay + DA, with minimum rates applicable.
🚌 Transport Allowance Rates
Higher TPTA Cities
Level 1-2 (Basic < ₹24,200):₹1,350
Level 1-2 (Basic ₹24,200):₹3,600
Level 3-8:3,600
Level 9-18:7,200
Other Cities
Level 1-2 (Basic < 24,200):900
Level 1-2 (Basic ₹24,200):1,800
Level 3-8:₹1,800
Level 9-18:₹3,600
Higher TPTA Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, etc. (19 cities)
Tax Slabs (FY 2025-26)
Income RangeTax Rate
₹0 – ₹4,00,0000%
4,00,001 8,00,0005%
₹8,00,001 – ₹12,00,00010%
₹12,00,001 – ₹16,00,00015%
16,00,001 ₹20,00,00020%
₹20,00,001 – 24,00,00025%
Above 24,00,00030%
Standard Deduction: ₹75,000
Rebate u/s 87A: ₹60,000 (if income 12,00,000)
Pay Matrix Information
Current Pay Structure (7th CPC)
  • 18 Pay Levels – Level 1 to 18
  • Annual Increment: 3% of Basic Pay
  • Grade Pay: Abolished (replaced with levels)
  • DA Rate: Currently 55% (Jan 2025)
Deductions
  • NPS: 10% of Basic + DA
  • CGHS: ₹250-1,000 (level-wise)
  • Income Tax: As per new regime
Important: 8th CPC is expected to restructure the entire pay matrix with enhanced levels and revised allowances.