8th Pay Commission Salary Hike Calculator: How Much Will Government Employees Earn with Fitment Factor 2 or 3?

8th Pay Commission Salary Hike Calculator: Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting updates on their new salary structure under the 8th Pay Commission. With the commission notified in November and expected to submit its report within 18 months, implementation could occur by late 2027 or early 2028.

Understanding Fitment Factor: The Key to Salary Calculation

The fitment factor is a crucial multiplier that determines how basic salaries will be revised under the new pay commission. To put this in perspective, the 7th Pay Commission used a fitment factor of 2.57, which increased a basic salary of ₹7,440 under the 6th Pay Commission to ₹18,000.

According to Ramachandran Krishnamurthy, Director of Payroll Services at Nexdigm Solutions, the fitment factor is the most critical element in determining the rate of salary increases for government employees.

FNPO Demands Higher Fitment Factor

The Federation of National Postal Organizations (FNPO) recently submitted a 60-page letter to the National Council, requesting a fitment factor between 3 and 3.5 for postal employees in categories A, B, C, and D. The letter also includes recommendations for changes to the pay matrix system, annual salary increments, allowances, and promotion structures.

Salary Projection with Fitment Factor 2

Grade Level	New Basic Pay (₹)	Salary Increase (₹)
Level 1	36,000	18,000
Level 2	39,800	19,900
Level 3	43,400	21,700
Level 4	51,000	25,500
Level 5	58,400	29,200
Level 6	70,800	35,400
Level 7	89,800	44,900
Level 8	95,200	47,600
Level 9	1,06,200	53,100
Level 10	1,12,200	56,100
Level 11	1,35,400	67,700
Level 12	1,57,600	78,800
Level 13	2,37,000	1,18,500
Level 13A	2,62,200	1,31,100
Level 14	2,88,400	1,44,200
Level 15	3,64,400	1,82,200
Level 16	4,10,800	2,05,400
Level 17	4,50,000	2,25,000
Level 18	5,00,000	2,50,000

Salary Projection with Fitment Factor 3

Should the government accept FNPO’s demand for a fitment factor of 3, the salary structure would look substantially different:

Grade Level	New Basic Pay (₹)	Salary Increase (₹)
Level 1	54,000	36,000
Level 2	59,700	39,800
Level 3	65,100	43,400
Level 4	76,500	51,000
Level 5	87,600	58,400
Level 6	1,06,200	70,800
Level 7	1,34,700	89,800
Level 8	1,42,800	95,200
Level 9	1,59,300	1,06,200
Level 10	1,68,300	1,12,200
Level 11	2,03,100	1,35,400
Level 12	2,36,400	1,57,600
Level 13	3,55,500	2,37,000
Level 13A	3,93,300	2,62,200
Level 14	4,32,600	2,88,400
Level 15	5,46,600	3,64,400
Level 16	6,16,200	4,10,800
Level 17	6,75,000	4,50,000
Level 18	7,50,000	5,00,000

What This Means for Different Employee Categories

Entry-Level Employees (Peons/Class IV): Starting at Level 1, employees would see their basic pay increase from ₹18,000 to either ₹36,000 (fitment factor 2) or ₹54,000 (fitment factor 3).

Mid-Level Officers: Those at Level 10-12 could see their salaries jump from the current ₹1.12 lakh – ₹1.58 lakh range to ₹1.68 lakh – ₹2.36 lakh with a fitment factor of 3.

Senior Officers (IAS and equivalent): Top-level officers at Level 17-18 could earn between ₹4.5-5 lakh (fitment factor 2) or ₹6.75-7.5 lakh (fitment factor 3) as basic pay.

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Next Steps in the Process

According to FNPO member Shivaji Vasireddy, the National Council Joint Monitoring Committee (NCJMC) will hold a meeting on February 25, 2025. During this meeting, a comprehensive draft incorporating all employee demands will be prepared and subsequently submitted to 8th Pay Commission Chairperson Ranjana Prakash Desai.

Key Takeaways

The debate over the fitment factor continues as January draws to a close. While analysts predict implementation in late 2027 or early 2028, the actual fitment factor will significantly impact the financial well-being of millions of central government employees and pensioners across the country.

The difference between a fitment factor of 2 and 3 represents a 50% variation in salary increases, making this one of the most critical decisions the commission will make. Government employees should stay informed about developments through official channels and employee federation updates.