8th Pay Commission: How much will the salary increase from Level 1 to Level 18? Learn complete mathematics

New Delhi. There is a continuous discussion among the central government employees regarding the 8th Pay Commission. The biggest question is that how much will the salary increase this time and how can the salary structure change from Level 1 to Level 18. Although no final formula has been officially announced by the government yet, approximate calculations regarding the fitment factor are coming out.

The entire salary will be decided by the fitment factor.

In the Pay Commission, the most important basis for increasing the salary of employees is the fitment factor. On this basis the new basic pay is prepared. The higher the fitment factor, the higher the increase in salary. Currently the two major possible fitment factors under discussion are 2.57 and 3.0. Based on these, the estimated salary structure is being prepared.

Expected Salary Structure (Expected)

Based on fitment factor 2.57:

In this situation, a moderate increase in the salary of employees may be seen.

Level 1 to 4: Around ₹46,260 to ₹65,535

Level 5 to 8: Approximately ₹75,044 to ₹1,22,232

Level 9 to 12: Approximately ₹1,36,467 to ₹2,02,516

Level 13 to 13A: Approx ₹3,16,367 to ₹3,36,827

Level 14 to 16: Approx ₹3,70,595 to ₹5,27,878

Level 17 to 18: Approximately ₹5,78,250 to ₹6,42,500

Based on Fitment Factor 3.0:

If the government implements 3.0 fitment factor, a higher increase in salary is possible.

Level 1 to 4: Approximately ₹54,000 to ₹76,500

Level 5 to 8: Approximately ₹87,600 to ₹1,42,800

Level 9 to 12: Approximately ₹1,59,300 to ₹2,36,400

Level 13 to 13A: Approx ₹3,69,300 to ₹3,93,300

Level 14 to 16: Approximately ₹4,32,600 to ₹6,16,200

Level 17 to 18: Approximately ₹6,75,000 to ₹7,50,000

Expectations regarding reports and arrears

The 8th Pay Commission has been given approximately 18 months to prepare its report. Only after this the final recommendations will be implemented. If it is considered effective from January 1, 2026, then employees can also get the benefit of possible arrears. Arrears were also given in the previous pay commissions, due to which the employees got a huge lump sum payment.