8TH PAY COMMISSION PRIMARY,SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY 2025

At present, the 8th Pay Commission (2026 onwards) has not yet been officially implemented, either by the Central Government or by the State Government of Gujarat. Currently, teachers in Gujarat are paid according to the 7th Pay Commission, which came into effect in 2016. However, discussions and expectations around the 8th Pay Commission have already started, because historically, every Pay Commission is introduced roughly once every 10 years. This means that the new pay structure for government employees, including teachers, is likely to be applicable from January 2026, with formal recommendations expected in 2025.

Present Salary of Teachers in Gujarat (7th Pay Commission)

Under the 7th Pay Commission, salaries are calculated on the basis of Pay Matrix Levels, which replaced the earlier Grade Pay system. Teachers’ salaries depend on whether they are primary, secondary, or higher secondary level educators. At present, the general salary structure is as follows:

Primary Teachers (Class 1–8):

Basic Pay usually falls in Level 6 to Level 7, which means an entry-level teacher earns a basic pay of around ₹29,200 per month. With Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits, the gross salary comes to around ₹35,000–₹45,000 per month.

Secondary School Teachers (Class 9–10):

Secondary teachers are generally placed in Level 8 or Level 9 of the pay matrix. Their basic salary ranges between ₹35,400 and ₹44,900. With allowances, their total monthly salary is in the range of ₹50,000–₹65,000.

Higher Secondary School Teachers (Class 11–12):

These teachers fall in higher levels of the pay matrix (Level 10 and above), with a basic salary starting at ₹56,100. Including DA, HRA, and additional allowances, their monthly salary can be ₹70,000–₹85,000 or more.

Expected Impact of the 8th Pay Commission

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to recommend an increase in the basic pay by around 20%–25%. In addition, allowances like DA and HRA will also be revised. This will directly benefit teachers in Gujarat, since state governments generally adopt central pay commission recommendations with some modifications.

If the expected hike takes place, the new salaries could look like this:

Primary Teachers: The salary may rise to ₹40,000–₹60,000 per month (gross), depending on level and experience.

Secondary Teachers: Their salary may reach ₹55,000–₹75,000 per month.

Higher Secondary Teachers: They could earn between ₹80,000–₹1,00,000 per month, including allowances.

Apart from salary hikes, the 8th Pay Commission may also focus on rationalizing allowances, improving pension benefits, and ensuring better pay parity across different states. Teachers in Gujarat, being a large workforce under the education department, will be among the major beneficiaries.

Conclusion

While the exact salary under the 8th Pay Commission cannot be confirmed yet, expectations are high that teachers in Gujarat will receive a significant increment of 20–25%in their monthly pay. At present, under the 7th Pay Commission, Gujarat teachers’ salaries vary between ₹29,000 and ₹85,000 per month, depending on their level and category. After the 8th Pay Commission, this range could rise to approximately ₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month, ensuring better financial security and motivation for teachers.

Would you like me to create a level-wise comparison table (7th vs expected 8th Pay Commission salaries for Gujarat teachers) so that the difference becomes very clear?