New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Central government employees across the country are waiting for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances. This revision is done according to the fitment factor, a key multiplier set by considering various factors such as inflation, employee needs, and government affordability.

Inflation is one of the important factors considered while revising salaries under the pay commission, typically reflecting the cost-of-living adjustment.

With the 8th Pay Commission on the way, here's a look at where average inflation rates stood during the implementation of various pay commissions and how salaries have changed -

The 5th Pay Commission was implemented in 19...