The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission salary hike: Will 2.0 fitment factor increase gross salary by just 31%? Check pay calculator

Central government employees anticipate significant salary raises from pay commissions. However, gross salary increases may lag behind basic pay hikes. This difference arises from various allowances that do not always scale proportionally. Historical data shows gross salary hikes have been lower than basic pay increases. The 8th Pay Commission's projections suggest similar trends for future salary revisions.