# 7th Pay Commission Level 5 Salary Update

> Central government employees in X-class cities earn ₹62,224 monthly after 7th Pay Commission changes.
- Title: 7th Pay Commission Level 5 Salary Update · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Central government employees in X-class cities earn ₹62,224 monthly after 7th Pay Commission changes.
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- Author: Rajendra Saxena
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:15:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 7th pay commission, level 5 salary, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, x-class cities, central government employees, india, news
## New Salary Calculation
The revised salary follows the Union government's decision to increase DA for central government employees from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective July 1, 2026.
## Level 5 Salary Breakdown
Basic pay of ₹29,200, DA at 63%, HRA at 30% and Transport Allowance determine monthly gross salary of ₹62,224.
## HRA Varies by City
HRA rates depend on city classification: 30% in X-class cities, 20% in Y-class cities, 10% in Z-class towns.
## Transport Allowance Rules
Transport Allowance is ₹3,600 in notified cities and ₹1,800 elsewhere, with 63% DA on the allowance.
## Deductions Impact Take-Home
NPS contributions at 10% of basic pay plus DA amount to ₹4,760 monthly, reducing take-home salary.
## Annual Increment Increases Basic Pay
Basic pay increases from ₹29,200 to ₹30,100 after annual increment, with corresponding salary component adjustments.
## Key takeaway

Level 5 employees in X-class cities receive ₹62,224 monthly gross salary with 63% DA, but final amount varies by city classification.