8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator Step by Step User Guide

How to Use the Calculator

Step 1: Open the Calculator

Step 2: Fill in Your Current Salary Details (Left Section Blue Icon)

Current Pay Band
What to do: Select your current pay band from dropdown
Example: If you’re in “930034800” pay band, select that option
Where to find: Check your pay slip or appointment letter

Current Pay Level
What to do: Select your current pay level and grade pay
Example: If you’re in Level 6 with GP 4200, select “Level 6 (GP 4200)”
Note: This automatically updates other fields

Current Grade Pay
What to do: Verify your grade pay amount
Example: For Level 6, it should show “4200”
Note: This field autofills based on pay level selection

Current Index
What to do: Select your current position in pay matrix
Example: If your basic pay is ₹35,400, select “Index 1 (35,400)”
Tip: Check your latest pay slip for exact basic pay

Step 3: Set 8th Pay Commission Projections (Right Section Green Icon)

Expected Fitment Factor
What to do: Keep default value 2.86 (recommended) or adjust if needed
What it means: Multiplication factor for basic pay calculation
Formula: New Basic Pay = (Current Basic + Grade Pay) × Fitment Factor

City Type for TA
What to do: Select your city category for Travel Allowance
Options:
“Higher TPTA Cities” Metro cities (Higher TA: ₹7,200)
“Other Cities” Nonmetro cities (Standard TA: ₹3,600)

City Type for HRA
What to do: Select your city category for House Rent Allowance
Options:
“X City” Major metros (27% HRA)
“Y City” Medium cities (18% HRA)
“Z City” Other cities (9% HRA)

Expected DA (% on 8th Basic)
What to do: Enter expected Dearness Allowance percentage
Example: For 4% DA, enter “4”
Recommendation: Start with 0% as DA is announced quarterly

Step 4: Calculate Your Salary

Click Calculate Button
What to do: Click the blue “Calculate Expected Salary” button
What happens:
Calculator processes all inputs
Shows detailed results below
Automatically scrolls to results section

Step 5: Review Your Results

Current Salary Section (Blue Card)
Shows your current salary breakdown under 7th Pay Commission
Includes:
Basic Pay
Grade Pay
DA (42% as per current rate)
HRA (based on your city selection)
TA
Gross Salary (Total before deductions)

Expected Salary Section (Green Card)
Shows projected salary under 8th Pay Commission
Includes:
New Basic Pay (after fitment factor)
New Grade Pay
Expected DA
HRA (on new basic)
TA (as per city type)
Expected Gross Salary

Summary Section (Purple Card)
Current Gross Salary: Your present total salary
Expected Gross Salary: Projected total under 8th CPC
Expected Increase: Percentage growth in your salary

Example Calculation Walkthrough

Let’s calculate for:
Current Pay Band: 930034800
Current Pay Level: Level 6 (GP 4200)
Current Index: Index 1 (₹35,400)
Fitment Factor: 2.86
City Type for TA: Higher TPTA Cities
City Type for HRA: X City
Expected DA: 0%

Calculation Process:

1. Current Basic Pay: ₹35,400
2. Current Grade Pay: ₹4,200
3. New Basic Pay = (35,400 + 4,200) × 2.86 = ₹1,01,244
4. New Grade Pay = 4,200 × 2.86 = ₹12,012
5. HRA = (1,01,244 + 12,012) × 27% = ₹27,336
6. TA = ₹7,200 (for higher TPTA cities)
7. Gross Salary = 1,01,244 + 12,012 + 27,336 + 7,200 = ₹1,47,792 Tips for Accurate Calculation ✅ Do’s:
8. Verify Current Details: Doublecheck pay level and index from pay slip
9. Use Recommended Fitment: Start with 2.86 unless official notification says otherwise
10. Select Correct City Type: This significantly affects HRA and TA amounts
11. Start with 0% DA: DA is announced later, so begin with 0%
12. Compare Results: Review both current and expected salaries ❌ Don’ts:
13. Don’t guess your pay level check official documents
14. Don’t change fitment factor unless you have reliable information
15. Don’t forget to select correct city type for accurate HRA/TA Understanding the Results Key Terms:
    Gross Salary: Total salary before any deductions
    Basic Pay: Fixed component of your salary
    Grade Pay: Additional pay based on your level
    DA: Dearness Allowance (inflation adjustment)
    HRA: House Rent Allowance
    TA: Travel Allowance
    Percentage Increase: How much your salary is expected to grow What to Look For:
16. Salary Growth: Check the percentage increase in summary
17. Component Breakdown: See how each allowance contributes
18. City Impact: Notice how city selection affects HRA and TA Need Help? If You’re Unsure:
19. Check Pay Slip: Your current details are on your latest pay slip
20. Consult HR: Your department’s HR can confirm pay level information
21. Use Defaults: Start with default values and adjust gradually Troubleshooting:
    Fields not updating? Make sure all required fields are filled
    Wrong calculations? Verify your current basic pay and grade pay
    Results not showing? Click the Calculate button again Important Notes

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This calculator provides estimates only
Actual figures may vary based on final government notification
Use for reference and planning purposes

🔄 Experiment:
Try different fitment factors (2.5, 2.8, 3.0) to see various scenarios
Change city types to understand how location affects your salary
Adjust DA percentage for different projections

The calculator updates automatically as you change inputs, so feel free to experiment with different values to see how they impact your expected salary under the 8th Pay Commission.