8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike, DA Increase and Arrears: Why Govt Employees Are Excited

Allowances and arrears with salary

Even if the commission keeps the factor at 2.57, like in the 7th Pay Commission, the basic pay will still rise to ₹46,260. With a 3.83 factor, an ₹18,000 basic becomes ₹68,940. If the Pay Commission increases the fitment factor, it won’t just be the basic salary that goes up. Allowances like HRA, TA, and DA will also increase.