8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How 2.0-2.57 fitment factors may change Level 5-8 employees’ basic salaries

8th Pay Commission calculator: Starting in August 2026, the 8th Pay Commission will conduct meetings with stakeholders nationwide. Employee groups are advocating for a fitment factor greater than 3.8 to enhance their salaries. Contrary to these demands, experts project a more modest fitment factor ranging from 2.0 to 2.50 for the commission's recommendations, which holds considerable significance for the basic salaries of central government workers.