Salary Calculation Formula:
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The 7th Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India to review and recommend changes to the salary structure of central government employees. Karnataka government has implemented similar pay revisions for its employees.
The calculator uses the following formulas:
Where:
New Basic Pay: Calculated by adding Pay in Pay Band and Grade Pay, then multiplying by 2.57
DA: Dearness Allowance is calculated as a percentage of New Basic Pay
HRA: House Rent Allowance varies by city classification (X: 30%, Y: 20%, Z: 10%)
Transport Allowance: Fixed amount based on pay level and city
Other Allowances: Any additional allowances specific to the employee
Steps: Enter your current Pay in Pay Band, Grade Pay, DA percentage, select HRA percentage based on your city classification, and enter any Transport Allowance or Other Allowances you receive.
Q1: What is the 2.57 multiplication factor?
A: This is the fitment factor recommended by the 7th Pay Commission to arrive at the new pay level from the old pay structure.
Q2: How is city classification determined?
A: X cities are major metros, Y cities are smaller cities/towns, and Z cities are rural areas. The classification is as per government norms.
Q3: Is this calculator applicable to all Karnataka government employees?
A: This follows the general principles of the 7th Pay Commission implementation in Karnataka, but specific cases may vary based on department rules.
Q4: How often is DA revised?
A: DA is typically revised twice a year (January and July) based on inflation indices.
Q5: Are there any deductions not accounted for in this calculator?
A: Yes, deductions like Income Tax, Provident Fund, Professional Tax etc. are not included in this calculation.