New Delhi. There is a lot of discussion among the central government employees regarding the 8th Pay Commission. Employees are hopeful that their basic salary and allowances may increase after the implementation of the new pay commission. The most curiosity is about what will be the new salary of employees from Pay Level-1 to Pay Level-10.
However, the 8th Pay Commission has not yet declared the final fitment factor and new pay matrix. Therefore, currently approximate calculations are being done based on possible fitment factors like 1.92 and 2.28. From these figures, we understand what the basic salary of employees can be at different pay levels.
Probable basic salary from level-1 to level-10
This calculation has been done with the fitment factor of 1.92 and 2.28 considering the initial basic pay prescribed in the 7th Pay Commission as the basis.
Level-1: Current Basic Pay ₹18,000. ₹34,560 at 1.92 factor ₹41,040 at factor 2.28
Level-2: Current Basic Pay ₹19,900. ₹38,208 at 1.92 factor ₹45,372 at 2.28 factor
Level-3: Current basic pay ₹21,700. ₹41,664 at 1.92 factor. ₹49,476 at factor 2.28
Level-4: Current basic pay ₹25,500. ₹48,960 at 1.92 factor ₹58,140 at factor 2.28
Level-5: Current Basic Pay ₹29,200. ₹56,064 at 1.92 factor. ₹66,576 at 2.28 factor
Level-6: Current Basic Pay ₹35,400. ₹67,968 at 1.92 factor ₹80,712 at 2.28 factor
Level-7: Current Basic Pay ₹44,900. ₹86,208 at 1.92 factor ₹1,02,372 at 2.28 factor
Level-8: Current Basic Pay ₹47,600. ₹91,392 at 1.92 factor ₹1,08,528 at 2.28 factor
Level-9: Current Basic Pay ₹53,100. ₹1,01,952 at 1.92 factor ₹1,21,068 at 2.28 factor
Level-10: Current Basic Pay ₹56,100. ₹1,07,712 at 1.92 factor. ₹1,27,908 at 2.28 factor
How much will the gross salary increase due to HRA, TA and DA?
Apart from basic pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and Dearness Allowance (DA) also play a role in the total salary of employees. The rates and method of calculation of these allowances in the new Pay Commission will be clear after the recommendations of the Commission and the final decision of the Government. How DA will be adjusted in the new pay structure has also not been officially confirmed yet.
When will the final decision of the 8th Pay Commission come?
The Central Government constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission on 3 November 2025. The Commission has to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of constitution. At present the Commission is considering various aspects by taking suggestions from employees and pensioners.