8th Pay Commission: How Much Salary Hike Can Central Government Employees Expect?
March 26, 2025: The 8th Pay Commission could bring a significant salary boost for central government employees and pensioners, with estimates suggesting hikes of up to ₹19,000 per month, according to a report by Goldman Sachs. While the government has not yet officially constituted the commission, expert predictions hint at an April 2025 announcement and implementation between 2026 and 2027.
The Pay Commission is a government-appointed body tasked with reviewing and recommending revisions in salaries, pensions, and benefits for central government staff. Typically formed every 10 years, it considers factors like inflation, cost of living, and economic growth.
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Currently, a mid-level government employee earns about ₹1 lakh (pre-tax) per month. Based on the budgetary allocation, projected salary hikes could be:
These numbers suggest a monthly increase of ₹14,600 to ₹18,800, depending on the final allocation.
While official confirmation is pending, experts anticipate that the 8th Pay Commission could be set up post-April 2025, with recommendations likely to be rolled out by 2026 or 2027.
The 7th Pay Commission, implemented in 2016, raised the minimum basic salary from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000 and applied a fitment factor of 2.57. It impacted nearly 1.1 crore individuals and cost the government ₹1.02 lakh crore in FY17.
Expectations from the 8th Commission include:
However, former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg believes a fitment factor closer to 1.92 is more realistic, suggesting modest raises compared to 2016.
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