8th Pay Commission: The term of the Seventh Pay Commission is about to end. As the December 31, 2025, date approaches, discussions about the Eighth Pay Commission have intensified among central employees and pensioners. Nearly 11.9 million families across the country are eagerly awaiting the government’s decision next year. The biggest question is: if the fitment factor is set at 2.15, how much will the monthly paycheck increase? Let’s understand this math in detail.

From peon to officer… how much will the picture change?

The entire wage increase will depend on the “fitment factor.” If the proposed 2.15 formula is implemented, employees at every level will see a significant increase in their basic salaries. For Level 1 employees, i.e., peons or entry-level employees, their basic salary is currently Rs 18,000. After the new commission, this will more than double to Rs 38,700.

Meanwhile, if we consider higher-level officers, i.e., Level 18, the difference is even more striking. Top officers currently earning a basic salary of Rs 2.5 lakh (approximately $250,000) could see their new basic salary reach Rs 537,500 (approximately $537,500). Similarly, the salaries of officers from Level 10 to Level 12 are projected to reach between Rs 1.25 lakh (approximately $250,000) and Rs 1.75 lakh (approximately $250,000). This increase will not only provide financial security but also significantly improve their standard of living.

Level 1 Rs 18,000 Rs  38,700.00
Level 2 Rs  19,900 Rs 42,785.00
Level 3 Rs 21,700 Rs 46,655.00
Level 4 Rs 25,500 Rs 54,825.00
Level 5 Rs 29,200 Rs 62,780.00
Level 6 Rs 35,400 Rs 76,110.00
Level 7 Rs 44,900 Rs 96,535.00
Level 8 Rs 47,600 Rs 102,340.00
Level 9 Rs 53,100 Rs 114,165.00
Level 10 Rs 56,100 Rs 120,615.00
Level 11 Rs 67,700 Rs 145,555.00
Level 12 Rs 78,800 Rs 169,420.00
Level 13 Rs 118,500 Rs 254,775.00
Level 13 Rs 131,100 Rs 281,865.00
Level 14 Rs 144,200 Rs 310,030.00
Level 15 Rs 182,200 Rs 391,730.00
Level 16 Rs 205,400 Rs 441,610.00
Level 17 Rs 225,000 Rs 483,750.00
Level 18 Rs 250,000 Rs 537,500.00

What is this fitment factor?

The entire responsibility for salary increases rests on this “fitment factor.” Simply put, it’s a multiplier. Your current basic salary is multiplied by this number to determine your new salary. For example, if someone’s basic pay is ₹50,000 and the fitment factor is 2.15, multiplying ₹50,000 by 2.15 will result in a new salary of ₹107,500.

But this factor isn’t decided out of thin air. Its determination takes into account several economic factors, such as inflation, cost of living, and the state of the government’s treasury. Experts say that the government also considers private sector salaries and market benchmarks before making its final decision.