8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator
Project your 8th CPC basic pay using an adjustable fitment factor over the 7th CPC pay matrix, then compute DA, HRA, TA, NPA and monthly take-home under old & new income-tax regimes — with a side-by-side 7th vs 8th CPC comparison.
Calculator Inputs
Select your pay level on the 7th CPC matrix, choose a fitment factor projection, and set your city class and applicable rates.
7th CPC Pay Matrix (Basic Pay → Pay Level)
The starting basic pay for each level. 8th CPC basic is this value × your chosen fitment factor.
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Understanding the 8th Pay Commission
India's Central Government revises civilian and defence pay through a Pay Commission roughly every ten years. The 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC) has been in force since January 2016, applying a fitment factor of 2.57 to the 6th CPC basic pay. The 8th Pay Commission was constituted in January 2025 and is expected to recommend a new fitment factor, revised pay matrix, and updated rates for DA, HRA, and TA.
The calculator above uses the well-established 7th CPC Pay Matrix (18 pay levels from ₹18,000 to ₹2,25,000) and projects the 8th CPC basic by multiplying by your chosen fitment factor. Dearness Allowance (DA) is added as a percentage of basic (currently ~55%, revised twice a year). HRA depends on your city classification — 30% for X-class metro cities — and transport allowance varies by pay level and city. NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) of 20% of basic is applicable only to medical officers.
Income-tax estimation converts monthly gross to an annual figure, subtracts the standard deduction (₹50,000 under the old regime, ₹75,000 under the new regime) and your Section 80C deduction, then applies the applicable slab rates with a 4% cess. The side-by-side card lets you immediately see how the 8th CPC projection compares to your current 7th CPC take-home. Use CalcSolver's loan calculator to see how a higher take-home affects your EMI affordability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission?
The fitment factor is the multiplier applied to the existing basic pay to arrive at the revised (8th CPC) basic pay. The 7th CPC used a factor of 2.57. For the 8th CPC, proposals range from 2.81 to 3.68, with staff unions demanding 3.33–3.68. The calculator lets you test any factor so you can see projected earnings under different scenarios.
How is Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated?
DA is a percentage of basic pay announced by the Government twice a year to offset inflation. It started at 0% at the beginning of the 7th CPC and has risen with each bi-annual revision (currently around 55%). The calculator applies your chosen DA percentage to both the 7th and projected 8th basic pay.
What are the HRA rates for X, Y and Z cities?
Current HRA rates (when Dearness Allowance exceeds 50%) are: X cities (population 50 lakh+) — 30%, Y cities (5–50 lakh) — 20%, Z cities (below 5 lakh) — 10% of basic pay. These rates step up as DA climbs past defined thresholds (25%, 50%).
How does the income tax estimation work?
The calculator converts monthly gross to annual, subtracts the applicable standard deduction (₹50,000 old / ₹75,000 new regime) and your Section 80C deduction, then applies the relevant tax slabs plus 4% cess. It provides an estimate only — actual TDS depends on other income sources, exemptions, and surcharges.