With the 8th Pay Commission announcement approaching, expectations are running high especially among government employees eagerly waiting for clarity on their potential salary hike. One of the most discussed aspects is the fitment factor, a key multiplier used to revise basic pay and restructure pay levels.
This multiplier has a significant impact on salary calculations. As per media reports and expert estimates, the upcoming fitment factor could range from 1.92x to 2.86x.
If your current basic pay is ₹21,700, here’s how your salary could change under three possible fitment factor scenarios using the 8th Pay Commission calculator.
Revised Basic Pay: ₹41,664
What It Means: A modest increase that cushions inflation impact while managing fiscal discipline. This is the lower-end estimate being considered.
Revised Basic Pay: ₹43,400
What It Means: A neat doubling of the current basic pay. This is a practical and balanced revision that many see as probable.
Revised Basic Pay: ₹62,062
What It Means: This estimate reflects a steep hike similar to past pay commissions and would significantly raise monthly earnings.
To recall, the 7th Pay Commission used a fitment factor of 2.57x, raising the minimum basic salary from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000. That precedent is part of why many are speculating whether the 8th Pay Commission might use a similar or even higher multiplier.
Another key issue is whether Dearness Allowance (DA) currently at 55% will be merged into the basic salary before applying the fitment factor.
If DA is merged, even a lower fitment factor (like 1.92x) could result in a significant salary increase. However, merging DA may also reduce the multiplier, as a portion of the hike would already be factored into the basic pay.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to deliver important changes for government employees. While exact numbers remain uncertain, projections using fitment factors of 1.92x, 2.0x, and 2.86x give us a preview of how basic pay of ₹21,700 could be revised.
The treatment of DA will play a crucial role in the final figures, making it all the more important to stay updated. Use calculators to estimate your revised pay, but remember these are projections until official notifications are issued.
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Published on: May 30, 2025, 2:45 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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