India Minimum Wage Calculator 2026
Find the current statutory minimum wage for any state or union territory in India, by skill grade. Full state-wise tables are below; download your selected state as a TMS-branded PDF.
India Minimum Wage Calculator 2026
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Minimum Wages in India 2026 — All States & Union Territories
Current statutory minimum wages for Shops & Commercial Establishments across all 28 states and 8 union territories, shown as Basic + VDA (dearness allowance) = Total per the way each state notifies them. Use the State / Union Territory selector in the calculator above to see any jurisdiction’s full table here.
Andhra Pradesh minimum wages (2026-04-01)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations, Special-Grade & Selection-Grade Municipalities and major commercial hubs | Manager / Field Officer / Development Officer / Office Incharge / Computer Programmer | ₹5,557 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹14,504.20 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations, Special-Grade & Selection-Grade Municipalities and major commercial hubs | Accountant / Asst. Manager / Sales Executive / Supervisor / Purchaser / Store Keeper | ₹4,722 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹13,669.20 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations, Special-Grade & Selection-Grade Municipalities and major commercial hubs | Salesman / Receptionist / Electrician / Mechanic / Welder / Plumber / Mason (Skilled) | ₹4,520 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹13,467.20 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations, Special-Grade & Selection-Grade Municipalities and major commercial hubs | Clerk / Typist / Godown Incharge / Asst. Accountant (Semi-Skilled A) | ₹4,102 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹13,049.20 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations, Special-Grade & Selection-Grade Municipalities and major commercial hubs | Weighman / Koligari / Computer Operator (Semi-Skilled B) | ₹3,886 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹12,833.20 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations, Special-Grade & Selection-Grade Municipalities and major commercial hubs | Peon / Attender / Water Boy / Helper / Messenger (Unskilled) | ₹3,700 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹12,647.20 |
| Zone II — all remaining areas of the state (smaller towns and rural areas) | Manager / Field Officer / Development Officer / Office Incharge / Computer Programmer | ₹5,138 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹14,085.20 |
| Zone II — all remaining areas of the state (smaller towns and rural areas) | Accountant / Asst. Manager / Sales Executive / Supervisor / Purchaser / Store Keeper | ₹4,520 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹13,467.20 |
| Zone II — all remaining areas of the state (smaller towns and rural areas) | Salesman / Receptionist / Electrician / Mechanic / Welder / Plumber / Mason (Skilled) | ₹4,302 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹13,249.20 |
| Zone II — all remaining areas of the state (smaller towns and rural areas) | Clerk / Typist / Godown Incharge / Asst. Accountant (Semi-Skilled A) | ₹3,886 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹12,833.20 |
| Zone II — all remaining areas of the state (smaller towns and rural areas) | Weighman / Koligari / Computer Operator (Semi-Skilled B) | ₹3,757 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹12,704.20 |
| Zone II — all remaining areas of the state (smaller towns and rural areas) | Peon / Attender / Water Boy / Helper / Messenger (Unskilled) | ₹3,370 | ₹8,947.20 | ₹12,317.20 |
Category: "Shops and Commercial Establishments" scheduled employment, Andhra Pradesh (post-2014 residual state; NOT Telangana). AP notifies by OCCUPATIONAL TIER (6 tiers), not the classic Unskilled/Semi/Skilled/Highly-skilled scheme; the closest skill mapping is annotated in each grade label. Wages = Basic + VDA (COLA) = Total per month. VDA is a uniform ₹8,947.20/month across both zones for this
Arunachal Pradesh minimum wages (2016-04-01 (notified 01 Jul 2016; last updated 20 Feb 2017 — no revision since))
| Zone / Area | Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Area I – lower Special Compensatory Allowance areas, plus workplaces outside Arunachal Pradesh under authority of Govt of Arunachal Pradesh | Unskilled | ₹6,000 |
| Area I – lower Special Compensatory Allowance areas, plus workplaces outside Arunachal Pradesh under authority of Govt of Arunachal Pradesh | Semi-skilled | ₹6,300 |
| Area I – lower Special Compensatory Allowance areas, plus workplaces outside Arunachal Pradesh under authority of Govt of Arunachal Pradesh | Skilled | ₹6,600 |
| Area II – higher-cost areas within Arunachal Pradesh | Unskilled | ₹6,600 |
| Area II – higher-cost areas within Arunachal Pradesh | Semi-skilled | ₹6,900 |
| Area II – higher-cost areas within Arunachal Pradesh | Skilled | ₹7,200 |
STALE NOTIFICATION: Arunachal Pradesh has not revised its state minimum wages since the 01 Apr 2016 order (notified 01 Jul 2016). It is one of the states that rarely updates and does NOT issue a periodic VDA. Consequently there is NO Basic/VDA split — only a consolidated Total is notified (basicVdaSplit=false). Monthly figures are computed as daily rate x 30 days (the state converts daily wages to
Assam minimum wages (01 June 2025 (VDA component revised w.e.f. 01 June 2025 via Labour Welfare Dept notification dated ~Feb 2026))
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹7,200 | ₹3,154 | ₹10,354 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹8,400 | ₹3,637 | ₹12,037 |
| Skilled | ₹10,500 | ₹4,547 | ₹15,047 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹13,500 | ₹5,845 | ₹19,345 |
Figures are for the Minimum Wages Act "98 Scheduled Employments" general rate, which covers Shops & Commercial Establishments (Assam does NOT publish a separate Shops & Establishments wage schedule — one common skill-based schedule applies). Assam is STATE-WIDE with NO geographic zones. Basic monthly = notified daily basic (Unskilled Rs.240, Semi Rs.280, Skilled Rs.350, Highly-skilled Rs.450) x 30
Bihar minimum wages (2026-04-01 (valid 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026))
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹11,128 | ₹208 | ₹11,336 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹11,544 | ₹208 | ₹11,752 |
| Skilled | ₹14,066 | ₹260 | ₹14,326 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹17,160 | ₹312 | ₹17,472 |
HRA: none — Bihar has no separate statutory HRA component in its minimum-wage notification.
Rates apply to Bihar's ~89 scheduled employments including Shops & Commercial Establishments; Bihar notifies a single state-wide rate with NO geographic zones. Wages are notified per DAY and converted to monthly at the standard 26-day divisor — all four monthly totals reconcile exactly to the notified daily rates (Unskilled Rs.436, Semi-Skilled Rs.452, Skilled Rs.551, Highly Skilled Rs.672 per day
Chhattisgarh minimum wages (2026-04-01 (period 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026))
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A – Raipur Municipal Corporation, Durg, Bhilai and Birgaon | Unskilled | ₹8,320 | ₹3,082 | ₹11,402 |
| Zone B – Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Chirmiri, Dhamtari | Unskilled | ₹8,060 | ₹3,082 | ₹11,142 |
| Zone C – all areas not included in Zone A or Zone B | Unskilled | ₹7,800 | ₹3,082 | ₹10,882 |
| Zone A – Raipur Municipal Corporation, Durg, Bhilai and Birgaon | Semi-skilled | ₹8,970 | ₹3,082 | ₹12,052 |
| Zone B – Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Chirmiri, Dhamtari | Semi-skilled | ₹8,710 | ₹3,082 | ₹11,792 |
| Zone C – all areas not included in Zone A or Zone B | Semi-skilled | ₹8,450 | ₹3,082 | ₹11,532 |
| Zone A – Raipur Municipal Corporation, Durg, Bhilai and Birgaon | Skilled | ₹9,750 | ₹3,082 | ₹12,832 |
| Zone B – Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Chirmiri, Dhamtari | Skilled | ₹9,490 | ₹3,082 | ₹12,572 |
| Zone C – all areas not included in Zone A or Zone B | Skilled | ₹9,230 | ₹3,082 | ₹12,312 |
| Zone A – Raipur Municipal Corporation, Durg, Bhilai and Birgaon | Highly-skilled | ₹10,530 | ₹3,082 | ₹13,612 |
| Zone B – Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Chirmiri, Dhamtari | Highly-skilled | ₹10,270 | ₹3,082 | ₹13,352 |
| Zone C – all areas not included in Zone A or Zone B | Highly-skilled | ₹10,010 | ₹3,082 | ₹13,092 |
Rates are for the general scheduled-employment / Shops & Commercial Establishments class (Chhattisgarh Category KH), effective 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, revised via the semi-annual VDA update based on the Jul-Dec 2025 CPI average. VDA is a single flat amount of Rs 3,082/month applied uniformly across ALL skill grades and ALL three zones (it does not vary by grade) – Basic differs by grade and zon
Goa minimum wages (2026-04-01 (notification dated 29 April 2026, No. CLE/PA/MWA-VDA/(10)/2016/1547; VDA ₹149/day))
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A — areas within Corporation/Municipal Council limits (Panaji, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, etc.) and establishments in IDC/EDC industrial estates | Unskilled | ₹10,712 | ₹3,874 | ₹14,586 |
| Zone A — areas within Corporation/Municipal Council limits (Panaji, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, etc.) and establishments in IDC/EDC industrial estates | Semi-skilled | ₹12,298 | ₹3,874 | ₹16,172 |
| Zone A — areas within Corporation/Municipal Council limits (Panaji, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, etc.) and establishments in IDC/EDC industrial estates | Skilled | ₹13,728 | ₹3,874 | ₹17,602 |
| Zone A — areas within Corporation/Municipal Council limits (Panaji, Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda, etc.) and establishments in IDC/EDC industrial estates | Clerical | ₹13,728 | ₹3,874 | ₹17,602 |
| Zone B — all other places in Goa not covered under Zone A (rural/panchayat areas) | Unskilled | ₹10,582 | ₹3,874 | ₹14,456 |
| Zone B — all other places in Goa not covered under Zone A (rural/panchayat areas) | Semi-skilled | ₹12,168 | ₹3,874 | ₹16,042 |
| Zone B — all other places in Goa not covered under Zone A (rural/panchayat areas) | Skilled | ₹13,598 | ₹3,874 | ₹17,472 |
| Zone B — all other places in Goa not covered under Zone A (rural/panchayat areas) | Clerical | ₹13,598 | ₹3,874 | ₹17,472 |
Goa officially notifies DAILY rates; monthly figures here are derived at the standard 26 working days/month used in Goa's wage tables. Underlying DAILY rates (basic + VDA ₹149 = total): Zone A — Unskilled ₹412+149=561, Semi-skilled ₹473+149=622, Skilled ₹528+149=677, Clerical ₹528+149=677; Zone B — Unskilled ₹407+149=556, Semi-skilled ₹468+149=617, Skilled ₹523+149=672, Clerical ₹523+149=672. Basi
Gujarat minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I — Municipal Corps/Municipalities/Urban Dev Authorities (Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot) | Unskilled | ₹11,752 | ₹1,573 | ₹13,325 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corps/Municipalities/Urban Dev Authorities (Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot) | Semi-skilled | ₹12,012 | ₹1,573 | ₹13,585 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corps/Municipalities/Urban Dev Authorities (Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot) | Skilled | ₹12,324 | ₹1,573 | ₹13,897 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Unskilled | ₹11,466 | ₹1,573 | ₹13,039 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Semi-skilled | ₹11,752 | ₹1,573 | ₹13,325 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Skilled | ₹12,012 | ₹1,573 | ₹13,585 |
VDA Rs1,573/mo (Rs60.50/day).
Haryana minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹15,220.71 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹16,780.74 |
| Skilled | ₹18,500.81 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹19,425.85 |
Consolidated figure — notification explicitly forbids splitting into Basic/DA. Under Code on Wages 2019 (Notif 2/25/26-2 Lab, 9 Apr 2026). Old A/B sub-tiers superseded.
Himachal Pradesh minimum wages (2025-04-01 (notified 24 June 2025))
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,750 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹13,470 |
| Skilled | ₹14,790 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹15,390 |
Himachal Pradesh notifies a single CONSOLIDATED monthly minimum wage per skill grade with NO separate Basic/VDA split — one aggregator explicitly lists VDA = Rs.0/month, so the whole figure is treated as the notified Total (basicVdaSplit=false; basic/vda=null). Rates shown are for "Shops & Commercial Establishments", standard "without benefits" figures (monthly = daily x 30: Unskilled Rs.425/day=1
Jharkhand minimum wages (2026-04-01)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area A — Municipal Corporations of Ranchi, Chas, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Hazaribagh; Jamshedpur Notified Area; Mango NN; Jugsalai NP; Adityapur NN | Unskilled | ₹12,168 | ₹1,217 | ₹13,385 |
| Area A — Municipal Corporations of Ranchi, Chas, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Hazaribagh; Jamshedpur Notified Area; Mango NN; Jugsalai NP; Adityapur NN | Semi-skilled | ₹12,766 | ₹1,277 | ₹14,043 |
| Area A — Municipal Corporations of Ranchi, Chas, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Hazaribagh; Jamshedpur Notified Area; Mango NN; Jugsalai NP; Adityapur NN | Skilled | ₹16,822 | ₹1,682 | ₹18,504 |
| Area A — Municipal Corporations of Ranchi, Chas, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Hazaribagh; Jamshedpur Notified Area; Mango NN; Jugsalai NP; Adityapur NN | Highly Skilled | ₹19,396 | ₹1,940 | ₹21,336 |
| Area B — Municipal bodies (Nagar Nigam/Parishad/Panchayat) of all other districts except those in Area A | Unskilled | ₹11,596 | ₹1,160 | ₹12,756 |
| Area B — Municipal bodies (Nagar Nigam/Parishad/Panchayat) of all other districts except those in Area A | Semi-skilled | ₹12,168 | ₹1,217 | ₹13,385 |
| Area B — Municipal bodies (Nagar Nigam/Parishad/Panchayat) of all other districts except those in Area A | Skilled | ₹16,042 | ₹1,604 | ₹17,646 |
| Area B — Municipal bodies (Nagar Nigam/Parishad/Panchayat) of all other districts except those in Area A | Highly Skilled | ₹18,512 | ₹1,851 | ₹20,363 |
| Area C — All other (rural/remaining) areas of the state | Unskilled | ₹11,050 | ₹1,105 | ₹12,155 |
| Area C — All other (rural/remaining) areas of the state | Semi-skilled | ₹11,596 | ₹1,160 | ₹12,756 |
| Area C — All other (rural/remaining) areas of the state | Skilled | ₹15,288 | ₹1,529 | ₹16,817 |
| Area C — All other (rural/remaining) areas of the state | Highly Skilled | ₹17,628 | ₹1,763 | ₹19,391 |
All figures are MONTHLY rates (Basic + VDA = Total) verified from the official Jharkhand Govt notification (Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Dept), Notification No. 02/MW-2071/2010(Part-3) Sr. No. 742 & 743, Ranchi, dated 25.05.2026, EFFECTIVE 01.04.2026. IMPORTANT — Jharkhand does NOT notify separate wage rates per scheduled employment; it fixes ONE common minimum-wage schedule fo
Karnataka minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I — BBMP (Bengaluru) | Unskilled | ₹11,587.83 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹16,137.03 |
| Zone I — BBMP (Bengaluru) | Semi-skilled | ₹12,746.61 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹17,295.81 |
| Zone I — BBMP (Bengaluru) | Skilled | ₹14,021.27 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹18,570.47 |
| Zone I — BBMP (Bengaluru) | Highly-skilled | ₹15,423.40 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹19,972.60 |
| Zone II — other Municipal Corporations | Unskilled | ₹11,036.03 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹15,585.23 |
| Zone II — other Municipal Corporations | Semi-skilled | ₹12,139.63 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹16,688.83 |
| Zone II — other Municipal Corporations | Skilled | ₹13,353.59 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹17,902.79 |
| Zone II — other Municipal Corporations | Highly-skilled | ₹14,688.95 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹19,238.15 |
| Zone III — district headquarters | Unskilled | ₹10,510.50 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹15,059.70 |
| Zone III — district headquarters | Semi-skilled | ₹11,561.55 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹16,110.75 |
| Zone III — district headquarters | Skilled | ₹12,717.71 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹17,266.91 |
| Zone III — district headquarters | Highly-skilled | ₹13,989.48 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹18,538.68 |
| Zone IV — rest of state | Unskilled | ₹10,010 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹14,559.20 |
| Zone IV — rest of state | Semi-skilled | ₹11,011 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹15,560.20 |
| Zone IV — rest of state | Skilled | ₹12,112.10 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹16,661.30 |
| Zone IV — rest of state | Highly-skilled | ₹13,323.31 | ₹4,549.20 | ₹17,872.51 |
Note: 22 May 2026 revision — STAYED by High Court, not currently enforceable. Higher ~60% figures under litigation; do not treat as the enforceable minimum.
OPERATIVE April-2026 VDA table. A separate 22 May 2026 ~60% hike is STAYED by Karnataka HC (WP 22771/2025) and challenged as issued under a repealed Act — shown as 'disputed / under litigation', not the enforceable minimum.
Kerala minimum wages (1 October 2025 (last fully-verified complete notification; VDA revised monthly since — see caveats))
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,720 | ₹15,250 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,720 | ₹15,040 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,720 | ₹14,830 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,720 | ₹14,620 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,720 | ₹14,410 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,720 | ₹14,200 |
| Kollam | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,330 | ₹14,860 |
| Kollam | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,330 | ₹14,650 |
| Kollam | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,330 | ₹14,440 |
| Kollam | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,330 | ₹14,230 |
| Kollam | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,330 | ₹14,020 |
| Kollam | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,330 | ₹13,810 |
| Punalur | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,122 | ₹14,652 |
| Punalur | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,122 | ₹14,442 |
| Punalur | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,122 | ₹14,232 |
| Punalur | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,122 | ₹14,022 |
| Punalur | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,122 | ₹13,812 |
| Punalur | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,122 | ₹13,602 |
| Pathanamthitta | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,486 | ₹15,016 |
| Pathanamthitta | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,486 | ₹14,806 |
| Pathanamthitta | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,486 | ₹14,596 |
| Pathanamthitta | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,486 | ₹14,386 |
| Pathanamthitta | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,486 | ₹14,176 |
| Pathanamthitta | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,486 | ₹13,966 |
| Alappuzha | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,174 | ₹14,704 |
| Alappuzha | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,174 | ₹14,494 |
| Alappuzha | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,174 | ₹14,284 |
| Alappuzha | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,174 | ₹14,074 |
| Alappuzha | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,174 | ₹13,864 |
| Alappuzha | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,174 | ₹13,654 |
| Kottayam | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,876 | ₹15,406 |
| Kottayam | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,876 | ₹15,196 |
| Kottayam | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,876 | ₹14,986 |
| Kottayam | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,876 | ₹14,776 |
| Kottayam | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,876 | ₹14,566 |
| Kottayam | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,876 | ₹14,356 |
| Mundakayam | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹6,448 | ₹15,978 |
| Mundakayam | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹6,448 | ₹15,768 |
| Mundakayam | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹6,448 | ₹15,558 |
| Mundakayam | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹6,448 | ₹15,348 |
| Mundakayam | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹6,448 | ₹15,138 |
| Mundakayam | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹6,448 | ₹14,928 |
| Idukki / Munnar | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹4,914 | ₹14,444 |
| Idukki / Munnar | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹4,914 | ₹14,234 |
| Idukki / Munnar | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹4,914 | ₹14,024 |
| Idukki / Munnar | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹4,914 | ₹13,814 |
| Idukki / Munnar | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹4,914 | ₹13,604 |
| Idukki / Munnar | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹4,914 | ₹13,394 |
| Ernakulam | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹4,784 | ₹14,314 |
| Ernakulam | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹4,784 | ₹14,104 |
| Ernakulam | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹4,784 | ₹13,894 |
| Ernakulam | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹4,784 | ₹13,684 |
| Ernakulam | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹4,784 | ₹13,474 |
| Ernakulam | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹4,784 | ₹13,264 |
| Chalakkudy | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,886 |
| Chalakkudy | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,676 |
| Chalakkudy | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,466 |
| Chalakkudy | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,256 |
| Chalakkudy | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,046 |
| Chalakkudy | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,356 | ₹13,836 |
| Thrissur | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹4,550 | ₹14,080 |
| Thrissur | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹4,550 | ₹13,870 |
| Thrissur | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹4,550 | ₹13,660 |
| Thrissur | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹4,550 | ₹13,450 |
| Thrissur | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹4,550 | ₹13,240 |
| Thrissur | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹4,550 | ₹13,030 |
| Palakkad | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹4,680 | ₹14,210 |
| Palakkad | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹4,680 | ₹14,000 |
| Palakkad | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹4,680 | ₹13,790 |
| Palakkad | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹4,680 | ₹13,580 |
| Palakkad | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹4,680 | ₹13,370 |
| Palakkad | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹4,680 | ₹13,160 |
| Malappuram | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹4,888 | ₹14,418 |
| Malappuram | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹4,888 | ₹14,208 |
| Malappuram | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹4,888 | ₹13,998 |
| Malappuram | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹4,888 | ₹13,788 |
| Malappuram | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹4,888 | ₹13,578 |
| Malappuram | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹4,888 | ₹13,368 |
| Kozhikode | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,886 |
| Kozhikode | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,676 |
| Kozhikode | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,466 |
| Kozhikode | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,256 |
| Kozhikode | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,046 |
| Kozhikode | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,356 | ₹13,836 |
| Wayanad / Meppadi | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹4,446 | ₹13,976 |
| Wayanad / Meppadi | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹4,446 | ₹13,766 |
| Wayanad / Meppadi | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹4,446 | ₹13,556 |
| Wayanad / Meppadi | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹4,446 | ₹13,346 |
| Wayanad / Meppadi | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹4,446 | ₹13,136 |
| Wayanad / Meppadi | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹4,446 | ₹12,926 |
| Kannur | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹5,408 | ₹14,938 |
| Kannur | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹5,408 | ₹14,728 |
| Kannur | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹5,408 | ₹14,518 |
| Kannur | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹5,408 | ₹14,308 |
| Kannur | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹5,408 | ₹14,098 |
| Kannur | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹5,408 | ₹13,888 |
| Kasargod | Special | ₹9,330 | ₹6,084 | ₹15,614 |
| Kasargod | Grade A | ₹9,120 | ₹6,084 | ₹15,404 |
| Kasargod | Grade B | ₹8,910 | ₹6,084 | ₹15,194 |
| Kasargod | Grade C | ₹8,700 | ₹6,084 | ₹14,984 |
| Kasargod | Grade D | ₹8,490 | ₹6,084 | ₹14,774 |
| Kasargod | Grade E | ₹8,280 | ₹6,084 | ₹14,564 |
CURRENCY / STALENESS — IMPORTANT: The figures above are the last fully-verified, arithmetically-consistent COMPLETE notification, effective 1 Oct 2025. Kerala revises the VDA (Dearness Allowance) component roughly MONTHLY, linked to the CPI-IW. Confirmed subsequent revisions have raised the district DA since: eff 1 Dec 2025 (notif. DES/1129/2025-P3(1) dtd 28 Jan 2026) and eff 1 Jan 2026 (same noti
Madhya Pradesh minimum wages (2026-04-01 (valid 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sep 2026))
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹9,575 | ₹2,850 | ₹12,425 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,571 | ₹2,850 | ₹13,421 |
| Skilled | ₹12,294 | ₹2,850 | ₹15,144 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹13,919 | ₹2,850 | ₹16,769 |
Rates are for the general scheduled-employment / Shops & Commercial Establishments category, which in MP uses uniform state-wide rates by skill grade. MP does NOT notify geographic zones for minimum wages (state-wide only). VDA is a uniform flat Rs 2,850/month added to all four grades (not a per-grade percentage), revised from Rs 2,575 (+Rs 275) based on the Jul-Dec 2025 CPI average of 425 points
Maharashtra minimum wages (1 Jan 2026)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations / industrial areas (Mumbai/MMR, Pune, Nagpur, Thane) | Unskilled | ₹10,021 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,921 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations / industrial areas (Mumbai/MMR, Pune, Nagpur, Thane) | Semi-skilled | ₹10,856 | ₹3,900 | ₹14,756 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations / industrial areas (Mumbai/MMR, Pune, Nagpur, Thane) | Skilled | ₹11,632 | ₹3,900 | ₹15,532 |
| Zone II — Municipal Councils (smaller towns) | Unskilled | ₹9,425 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,325 |
| Zone II — Municipal Councils (smaller towns) | Semi-skilled | ₹10,260 | ₹3,900 | ₹14,160 |
| Zone II — Municipal Councils (smaller towns) | Skilled | ₹11,036 | ₹3,900 | ₹14,936 |
| Zone III — all other areas | Unskilled | ₹8,828 | ₹3,900 | ₹12,728 |
| Zone III — all other areas | Semi-skilled | ₹9,664 | ₹3,900 | ₹13,564 |
| Zone III — all other areas | Skilled | ₹10,440 | ₹3,900 | ₹14,340 |
HRA: Separate HP Act: 5% of (Basic+VDA) for establishments with 50+ employees.
VDA flat Rs3,900/mo this period. Next VDA due 1 Jul 2026 (not yet gazetted as of 8 Jul).
Manipur minimum wages (2025-03-12)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,000 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,200 |
| Skilled | ₹14,400 |
Manipur notifies CONSOLIDATED / all-inclusive minimum wages — there is NO separate Basic + VDA split published, so basic/vda are null and only the Total per month is authoritative (basicVdaSplit=false). Monthly figures derive from notified daily rates x30: Unskilled Rs 400/day = Rs 12,000/mo; Semi-skilled Rs 440/day = Rs 13,200/mo; Skilled Rs 480/day = Rs 14,400/mo. Only THREE grades are notified
Meghalaya minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹525 | ₹30 | ₹555 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹565 | ₹33 | ₹598 |
| Skilled | ₹605 | ₹35 | ₹640 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹645 | ₹37 | ₹682 |
Meghalaya notifies DAILY rates (Basic + revised VDA), uniform across all scheduled employments. Source: Government of Meghalaya Notification No. LE&SD.9/2023/Pt/26 dated 1 May 2026, effective 1 Apr 2026 (supersedes Pt/14 dated 21 Jul 2025). Rates are CPI-linked and revised every 6 months. Verified against the official notification, 9 Jul 2026.
Mizoram minimum wages (1 April 2023 (notified June 2023; still the current/latest notification as of July 2026 — no revision since))
| Grade | Total (per day) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹420 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹460 |
| Skilled-II | ₹570 |
| Skilled-I | ₹730 |
CRITICAL UNIT NOTE: All figures above are PER-DAY consolidated rates, NOT per-month. Mizoram notifies a single consolidated daily wage per skill grade (the state schedule shows only a "Total Per Day" column). There is NO Basic/VDA split and NO separate VDA component in the Mizoram notification, so basic and vda are null and basicVdaSplit=false. To derive a monthly figure, multiply by the applicabl
Nagaland minimum wages (2019-06-14)
| Grade | Total (per day) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹176 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹210 |
| Skilled | ₹235 |
CRITICAL — RATES ARE PER DAY, NOT PER MONTH. Nagaland notifies minimum wages as consolidated DAILY rates (Unskilled Rs.176/day, Semi-skilled Rs.210/day, Skilled Rs.235/day). The 'total' values in rows are the notified DAILY figures. Monthly equivalents are NOT officially notified and must be derived (aggregators disagree on the multiplier: x26 => 4,576 / 5,460 / 6,110; x30 => 5,280 / 6,300 / 7,050
Odisha minimum wages (2026-04-01 (valid 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026))
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,272 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,572 |
| Skilled | ₹14,872 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹16,172 |
Odisha notifies minimum wages as PER-DAY rates for "Shops & Commercial Establishments" (and other scheduled employments at the same rate); monthly figures are computed as daily rate x 26 working days, per the standard Odisha convention (daily totals: Unskilled Rs.472, Semi-skilled Rs.522, Skilled Rs.572, Highly Skilled Rs.622). Monthly totals shown = 12,272 / 13,572 / 14,872 / 16,172. BASIC/VDA SP
Punjab minimum wages (2026-05-01)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,486 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹14,383 |
| Skilled | ₹15,414 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹16,601 |
| Staff Category A | ₹19,431 |
| Staff Category B | ₹17,510 |
| Staff Category C | ₹15,786 |
| Staff Category D | ₹14,406 |
Rates are the consolidated MONTHLY minimum wage (Basic + VDA already merged) per the Punjab notification effective 1 May 2026. Punjab publishes only a consolidated Total for these categories — no separate Basic/VDA line is available in the accessible sources, so basic/vda are null and basicVdaSplit=false. Corresponding daily rates: Unskilled 518.69, Semi-Skilled 553.19, Skilled 592.84, Highly Skil
Rajasthan minimum wages (Rates in force since 1 January 2023 (consolidated basic+VDA). Carried forward through the Oct 2024 / 2025 revision cycles with no numeric change (VDA frozen). Current as of July 2026.)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹7,410 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹7,722 |
| Skilled | ₹8,034 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹9,334 |
DAILY IS THE NOTIFIED UNIT — Rajasthan notifies minimum wages as a per-DAY consolidated rate, not per month. The verified daily rates (agreed by 4+ sources) are: Unskilled Rs.285/day, Semi-skilled Rs.297/day, Skilled Rs.309/day, Highly Skilled Rs.359/day. The monthly figures in rows are DERIVED using the 26-day divisor (285×26=7,410 etc.), which is the convention most compliance aggregators publis
Sikkim minimum wages (2022-07-11)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,000 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,520 |
| Skilled | ₹13,910 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹14,690 |
IMPORTANT — Sikkim notifies CONSOLIDATED DAILY rates, not monthly, and has NO Basic/VDA split (no VDA mechanism operates in the state; rates are revised by fresh notification, not half-yearly). The VERIFIED notified figures (effective 11 Jul 2022, still current) are PER DAY: Unskilled Rs.500, Semi-skilled Rs.520, Skilled Rs.535, Highly Skilled Rs.565 — these four daily figures are HIGH confidence
Tamil Nadu minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A — Corporations + Special-Grade Municipalities | Manager (top) | ₹7,390 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,743 |
| Zone B — other Municipalities | Manager (top) | ₹7,328 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,681 |
| Zone C — Townships/Town-Panchayats/Cantonments | Manager (top) | ₹7,264 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,617 |
| Zone D — rest | Manager (top) | ₹7,214 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,567 |
| Zone A — Corporations + Special-Grade Municipalities | Asst Mgr/Accountant/Supervisor | ₹6,880 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,233 |
| Zone B — other Municipalities | Asst Mgr/Accountant/Supervisor | ₹6,815 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,168 |
| Zone C — Townships/Town-Panchayats/Cantonments | Asst Mgr/Accountant/Supervisor | ₹6,753 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,106 |
| Zone D — rest | Asst Mgr/Accountant/Supervisor | ₹6,691 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,044 |
| Zone A — Corporations + Special-Grade Municipalities | Cashier/Clerk/Typist/Salesman | ₹6,829 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,182 |
| Zone B — other Municipalities | Cashier/Clerk/Typist/Salesman | ₹6,753 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,106 |
| Zone C — Townships/Town-Panchayats/Cantonments | Cashier/Clerk/Typist/Salesman | ₹6,680 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,033 |
| Zone D — rest | Cashier/Clerk/Typist/Salesman | ₹6,619 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,972 |
| Zone A — Corporations + Special-Grade Municipalities | Bill Collector/Booking Clerk/Driver | ₹6,767 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,120 |
| Zone B — other Municipalities | Bill Collector/Booking Clerk/Driver | ₹6,691 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,044 |
| Zone C — Townships/Town-Panchayats/Cantonments | Bill Collector/Booking Clerk/Driver | ₹6,619 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,972 |
| Zone D — rest | Bill Collector/Booking Clerk/Driver | ₹6,553 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,906 |
| Zone A — Corporations + Special-Grade Municipalities | Peon/Watchman/Helper (lowest) | ₹6,691 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,044 |
| Zone B — other Municipalities | Peon/Watchman/Helper (lowest) | ₹6,619 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,972 |
| Zone C — Townships/Town-Panchayats/Cantonments | Peon/Watchman/Helper (lowest) | ₹6,541 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,894 |
| Zone D — rest | Peon/Watchman/Helper (lowest) | ₹6,470 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,823 |
Occupation tiers, VDA Rs7,353/mo uniform. Mid-cell Basic derived (Total-7,353).
Telangana minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations + Selection/Special-Grade Municipalities (incl. Hyderabad) | Manager / Field Officer (top tier) | ₹5,557 | ₹9,408 | ₹14,965 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Manager / Field Officer (top tier) | ₹5,138 | ₹9,408 | ₹14,546 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations + Selection/Special-Grade Municipalities (incl. Hyderabad) | Accountant / Supervisor / Sales Exec | ₹4,722 | ₹9,408 | ₹14,130 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Accountant / Supervisor / Sales Exec | ₹4,520 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,928 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations + Selection/Special-Grade Municipalities (incl. Hyderabad) | Skilled (Salesman/Electrician/Mechanic) | ₹4,520 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,928 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Skilled (Salesman/Electrician/Mechanic) | ₹4,302 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,710 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations + Selection/Special-Grade Municipalities (incl. Hyderabad) | Semi-skilled A (Clerk/Typist) | ₹4,102 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,510 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Semi-skilled A (Clerk/Typist) | ₹3,886 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,294 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations + Selection/Special-Grade Municipalities (incl. Hyderabad) | Semi-skilled B (Weighman/Computer Op) | ₹3,886 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,294 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Semi-skilled B (Weighman/Computer Op) | ₹3,757 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,165 |
| Zone I — Municipal Corporations + Selection/Special-Grade Municipalities (incl. Hyderabad) | Unskilled (Peon/Watchman/Helper) | ₹3,700 | ₹9,408 | ₹13,108 |
| Zone II — rest of state | Unskilled (Peon/Watchman/Helper) | ₹3,370 | ₹9,408 | ₹12,778 |
Official schedule = 2 zones, occupation tiers, Basic+VDA split (VDA Rs9,408/mo). A '1 June 2026 3-zone round-number' dataset on some blogs is fabricated — not used.
Tripura minimum wages (2026-04-01 (valid 01 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026))
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Un-skilled | ₹7,123 | ₹954 | ₹8,077 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹7,814 | ₹1,046 | ₹8,860 |
| Skilled | ₹8,739 | ₹1,170 | ₹9,909 |
Category shown is "Shops & Commercial Establishments" (Tripura's equivalent of general scheduled employment). Tripura notifies NO geographic zones — a single state-wide rate applies. Skill grades notified for this category are only Un-skilled, Semi-skilled and Skilled (no Highly-skilled tier; a Highly-skilled grade exists only in other schedules such as Hotels & Restaurants). VDA figures shown are
Uttar Pradesh minimum wages (1 Apr 2026)
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹5,750 | ₹5,563.65 | ₹11,313.65 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹6,325 | ₹6,120 | ₹12,445 |
| Skilled | ₹7,085 | ₹6,855.37 | ₹13,940.37 |
Note: Noida/Ghaziabad higher zoned rates (17 Apr 2026 order). Establishments in Gautam-Buddh-Nagar & Ghaziabad may attract higher rates under a separate order.
State-wide headline. A separate 17 Apr 2026 zoned order (U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, post-Noida) sets higher rates for Noida/Gautam-Buddh-Nagar & Ghaziabad (Cat-I 13,690/15,059/16,868) — shown as a footnote; applicability differs.
Uttarakhand minimum wages (2026-04-01)
| Zone / Area | Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns / areas with population above 1 Lakh | Unskilled | ₹12,539 | ₹518 | ₹13,057 |
| Towns / areas with population above 1 Lakh | Semi-skilled | ₹13,280 | ₹518 | ₹13,798 |
| Towns / areas with population above 1 Lakh | Skilled | ₹14,023 | ₹518 | ₹14,541 |
| Towns / areas with population above 1 Lakh | Clerical Category II | ₹14,340 | ₹518 | ₹14,858 |
| Towns / areas with population above 1 Lakh | Clerical Category I | ₹15,275 | ₹518 | ₹15,793 |
| Remaining state areas (population below 1 Lakh) | Unskilled | ₹12,391 | ₹518 | ₹12,909 |
| Remaining state areas (population below 1 Lakh) | Semi-skilled | ₹13,110 | ₹518 | ₹13,628 |
| Remaining state areas (population below 1 Lakh) | Skilled | ₹13,838 | ₹518 | ₹14,356 |
| Remaining state areas (population below 1 Lakh) | Clerical Category II | ₹14,139 | ₹518 | ₹14,657 |
| Remaining state areas (population below 1 Lakh) | Clerical Category I | ₹15,035 | ₹518 | ₹15,553 |
Applies to Shops & Commercial Establishments (general scheduled employment). Uttarakhand classifies by POPULATION, not numbered zones: two categories — towns/areas above 1 Lakh population, and remaining state areas below 1 Lakh. Grades notified are Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, Clerical Cat-II and Clerical Cat-I (NO separate "Highly-skilled" grade — Clerical Cat-I is the top tier). VDA of Rs 5
West Bengal minimum wages (1 July 2026 (notification dated 22 June 2026; valid 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026))
| Zone / Area | Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A — areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, and Thermal Power Plant/Township areas | Unskilled | ₹10,558 |
| Zone A — areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, and Thermal Power Plant/Township areas | Semi-skilled | ₹11,615 |
| Zone A — areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, and Thermal Power Plant/Township areas | Skilled | ₹12,777 |
| Zone A — areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, and Thermal Power Plant/Township areas | Highly Skilled | ₹14,054 |
| Zone B — rest of West Bengal | Unskilled | ₹9,760 |
| Zone B — rest of West Bengal | Semi-skilled | ₹10,733 |
| Zone B — rest of West Bengal | Skilled | ₹11,807 |
| Zone B — rest of West Bengal | Highly Skilled | ₹12,990 |
Figures are the CONSOLIDATED monthly minimum wage (Basic + VDA already combined) for the "Shops and Establishments / Any Establishment (and 30 other employments)" scheduled employment. West Bengal folds the VDA into the notified rate every six months, so the published tables do NOT itemise Basic and VDA separately — hence basicVdaSplit=false and basic/vda are null. Daily rate = monthly ÷ 26 (norma
Andaman & Nicobar Islands minimum wages (2026-07-01)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹17,160 |
| Semi-Skilled / Unskilled Supervisory | ₹19,266 |
| Skilled / Clerical | ₹22,464 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹24,622 |
CRITICAL — RATES ARE NOTIFIED PER DAY, NOT PER MONTH. The official notification (Order No. 229, F.No. A-196/1/2022-Lab, Office of the Labour Commissioner, A&N Administration, effective 01.07.2026) declares a single consolidated "Minimum Wage per Day": Unskilled Rs.660/day, Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory Rs.741/day, Skilled/Clerical Rs.864/day, Highly Skilled Rs.947/day. The monthly "total" fig
Chandigarh minimum wages (2025-10-01)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹14,562 |
| Semi-Skilled II | ₹14,712 |
| Semi-Skilled I | ₹14,812 |
| Skilled II | ₹15,012 |
| Skilled I | ₹15,237 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹15,637 |
Effective period: notification effective 01-10-2025, valid through 31-03-2026. Chandigarh Administration revises minimum wages HALF-YEARLY (1 April and 1 October) by folding CPI-linked Variable DA into a single CONSOLIDATED figure — for general/Shops & Commercial Establishments employment it publishes only a "Total per day / Total per month" figure, with NO separately notified Basic vs VDA line. H
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu minimum wages (2026-04-01)
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹441 | ₹60.50 | ₹501.50 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹452 | ₹60.50 | ₹512.50 |
| Skilled | ₹462 | ₹60.50 | ₹522.50 |
IMPORTANT UNIT: This UT notifies minimum wages PER DAY, not per month. The basic/vda/total values in each row are RUPEES PER DAY (Basic + Special Allowance a.k.a. VDA = Total/day). Do NOT publish these as monthly figures. To derive a monthly wage, multiply the daily total by the applicable number of days — convention differs by source: aggregators variously used x26 (giving Unskilled Rs 13,039, Se
Delhi minimum wages (1 Apr 2025)
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹18,066 | ₹390 | ₹18,456 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹19,929 | ₹442 | ₹20,371 |
| Skilled | ₹21,917 | ₹494 | ₹22,411 |
| Clerical: Non-matriculate | ₹19,929 | ₹442 | ₹20,371 |
| Clerical: Matriculate | ₹21,917 | ₹494 | ₹22,411 |
| Clerical: Graduate & above | ₹23,836 | ₹520 | ₹24,356 |
Latest VERIFIED order = 1 Apr 2025 (F.No.(142)/02/MW/VII). No valid 2026 Delhi NCT order exists; a FRAUDULENT 'Oct 2025' order is circulating — ignore any 2026 blog figures.
Jammu & Kashmir minimum wages (12 October 2022 (S.O. 513 dated 12.10.2022) — still the current in-force notification as of July 2026)
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹8,086 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,400 |
| Skilled | ₹12,558 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹14,352 |
| Administrative/Ministerial/Accounts Staff | ₹11,674 |
HRA: none — J&K has no separate statutory HRA Act; HRA is not a component of the notified minimum wage..
Rates are CONSOLIDATED monthly figures — J&K does NOT notify a separate Basic + VDA split and does NOT operate half-yearly VDA revisions, so basic/vda are returned as null (basicVdaSplit=false). Figures shown are per month; the underlying notification is per-day (Unskilled 311, Semi-skilled 400, Skilled 483, Highly Skilled 552, Administrative/Ministerial 449) and monthly = daily x 26 working days.
Ladakh minimum wages (2 November 2022 (S.O. 117; in force from date of notification))
| Zone / Area | Grade | Total (per day) |
|---|---|---|
| UT of Ladakh — general (all areas EXCEPT the tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma) | Un-Skilled | ₹450 |
| UT of Ladakh — general (all areas EXCEPT the tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma) | Skilled | ₹575 |
| UT of Ladakh — general (all areas EXCEPT the tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma) | Highly Skilled | ₹835 |
| UT of Ladakh — general (all areas EXCEPT the tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma) | Administrative/Ministerial/Accounts Staff | ₹535 |
| Tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma (+10% over notified rates for difficult living conditions / geographical distance) | Un-Skilled | ₹495 |
| Tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma (+10% over notified rates for difficult living conditions / geographical distance) | Skilled | ₹632.50 |
| Tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma (+10% over notified rates for difficult living conditions / geographical distance) | Highly Skilled | ₹918.50 |
| Tehsils of Zanskar, Durbuk & Nyoma (+10% over notified rates for difficult living conditions / geographical distance) | Administrative/Ministerial/Accounts Staff | ₹588.50 |
UNITS: All figures are PER DAY (in Rs.), NOT per month. Ladakh notifies daily minimum wages only. To derive a monthly figure, multiply the daily rate by actual paid days (aggregators commonly use x26, e.g. 450×26 = Rs 11,700; that x26 conversion is NOT part of the official notification). NO Basic/VDA split and NO VDA indexation mechanism exists — these are flat consolidated daily rates. IMPORTANT
Lakshadweep minimum wages (1 April 2026 (Central Sphere VDA revision; valid through 30 September 2026))
| Grade | Basic | VDA | Total (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹9,100 | ₹5,356 | ₹14,456 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,660 | ₹6,240 | ₹16,900 |
| Skilled | ₹12,844 | ₹7,462 | ₹20,306 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹15,054 | ₹8,814 | ₹23,868 |
UNIT / DERIVATION: The Central Sphere is notified PER DAY, not per month. Per-day notified figures (Area C, w.e.f. 1 Apr 2026) are — Unskilled: Basic Rs.350 + VDA Rs.206 = Rs.556; Semi-skilled: Rs.410 + Rs.240 = Rs.650; Skilled: Rs.494 + Rs.287 = Rs.781; Highly Skilled: Rs.579 + Rs.339 = Rs.918. The monthly figures in rows are derived as daily x 26 working days (standard Indian minimum-wage conven
Puducherry minimum wages (2024-09-20 (G.O.Ms.No.09/AIL/Lab/G/2024, dated 2 September 2024; effective 20 September 2024))
| Grade | Total (per month) |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 — Manager / Office In-charge / Sales Manager / Pharmacist / Chemist | ₹11,695 |
| Tier 2 — Assistant Manager / Accountant / Supervisor / Hair Dresser / Mechanic | ₹11,283 |
| Tier 3 — Clerk / Typist / Salesman / Cashier / Compounder | ₹11,242 |
| Tier 4 — Bill Collector / Driver / Security Guard / Photo Artist / Assistant | ₹11,192 |
| Tier 5 — Peon / Watchman / Sweeper / Gardener / Scavenger / general workers | ₹11,131 |
STRUCTURE: Puducherry does NOT use the unskilled/semi-skilled/skilled/highly-skilled taxonomy for Shops & Establishments. It notifies CONSOLIDATED monthly minimum wages (for 8 hours/day) by DESIGNATION, grouped into ~106 designations across "General Categories" (~50) and "Special Categories" (chemist/druggist shops, beauty parlours, optical shops, photo studios, diagnostic labs, boarding houses, f
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How minimum wages work in India
Minimum wages are set by each state (and the centre for central-sphere establishments), usually as a Basic wage plus a Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) that is revised against inflation — typically on 1 April and 1 October. Some states publish a single consolidated figure with no split, and a few (like Maharashtra under a separate Act) add a house-rent allowance for larger establishments. Rates vary by zone (bigger cities pay more) and by skill grade (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, highly-skilled).
Frequently asked questions
Are minimum wages the same across India?
No. Each state notifies its own minimum wages by zone and skill category, and they are revised periodically, so the figure differs by state, area and grade.
What is VDA in minimum wages?
VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) is the inflation-linked component added to the basic minimum wage, revised against the Consumer Price Index, usually twice a year.
Is HRA part of the minimum wage?
Generally no — HRA is not a statutory minimum-wage component. Maharashtra is an exception, where a separate Act mandates HRA of 5% of wages for establishments with 50 or more employees.
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Minimum Wage India 2026 — State-Wise Rates
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Minimum Wage India 2026: State-Wise Rates and Complete Guide
Minimum wages in India are set by both the Central Government and individual State Governments. India does not have a single national minimum wage. Instead, minimum wages vary by state, industry sector, skill level, and geographic zone. This makes compliance complex for businesses operating across multiple states. As of 2026, minimum wages range from approximately Rs 6,000/month in some rural zones of eastern states to over Rs 18,000/month in Delhi for skilled workers.
How Minimum Wages Work in India
Dual Authority: Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (and the upcoming Code on Wages, 2019), both the Central Government and State Governments have the authority to set minimum wages for “scheduled employments” in their jurisdiction.
- Central Government sets minimum wages for establishments under its authority (railways, mines, oil fields, major ports, construction)
- State Governments set minimum wages for all other establishments (shops, factories, IT, hospitality, agriculture, etc.)
Scheduled vs Non-Scheduled Employment: Minimum wages are specified for “scheduled employments” listed in the schedule to the Act. Each state maintains its own list of scheduled employments. Common scheduled employments include shops and commercial establishments, factories, construction, agriculture, security services, and domestic work.
Skill-Based Classification: Most states classify workers into categories such as:
- Unskilled: Workers performing tasks requiring no specialised training
- Semi-Skilled: Workers with some training or experience in a specific trade
- Skilled: Workers with formal training, certification, or significant experience
- Highly Skilled: Workers with advanced expertise, supervisory capability
Zone-Based Variation: Several states divide their territory into zones (typically A, B, C, D) based on economic development, cost of living, and urbanisation. Zone A (usually state capital and major cities) has the highest minimum wage, while Zone D (rural areas) has the lowest.
Major State Minimum Wage Rates 2026
Delhi (National Capital Territory)
Delhi consistently has among the highest minimum wages in India, revised twice a year based on the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA):
| Category | Monthly Minimum Wage (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Unskilled | Rs 17,494 |
| Semi-Skilled | Rs 17,603 |
| Skilled | Rs 17,853 |
| Highly Skilled / Clerical | Rs 18,066 |
Delhi revises minimum wages every six months based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) through the VDA mechanism. The figures above are indicative and subject to the latest VDA notification.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra sets minimum wages for 72+ scheduled employments with zone-wise rates:
| Category | Zone I (Mumbai, Pune, etc.) | Zone II (Other Municipal Councils) | Zone III (Rural) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Rs 12,000-13,000 | Rs 11,000-12,000 | Rs 10,000-11,000 |
| Semi-Skilled | Rs 13,000-14,000 | Rs 12,000-13,000 | Rs 11,000-12,000 |
| Skilled | Rs 14,000-15,000 | Rs 13,000-14,000 | Rs 12,000-13,000 |
| Highly Skilled | Rs 15,000-16,000 | Rs 14,000-15,000 | Rs 13,000-14,000 |
Note: Maharashtra has separate rates for different scheduled employments. Shops and commercial establishments, engineering, textiles, and IT each have distinct rate tables.
| Category | Zone I (Bangalore Urban) | Zone II (Other Cities) | Zone III (Rural) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Rs 10,000-11,500 | Rs 9,000-10,500 | Rs 8,000-9,500 |
| Semi-Skilled | Rs 11,000-12,500 | Rs 10,000-11,500 | Rs 9,000-10,500 |
| Skilled | Rs 12,000-13,500 | Rs 11,000-12,500 | Rs 10,000-11,500 |
| Highly Skilled | Rs 13,000-14,500 | Rs 12,000-13,500 | Rs 11,000-12,500 |
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu revises minimum wages for each scheduled employment separately. Key rates:
| Sector | Monthly Minimum (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| IT / Software (Unskilled) | Rs 9,000-11,000 |
| Shops & Establishments | Rs 8,500-12,000 |
| Automobile Engineering | Rs 10,000-14,000 |
| Textiles | Rs 8,000-11,000 |
| Category | Zone I (Hyderabad) | Zone II (Other) | Zone III (Rural) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Rs 10,500-11,500 | Rs 9,500-10,500 | Rs 8,500-9,500 |
| Skilled | Rs 12,000-13,500 | Rs 11,000-12,500 | Rs 10,000-11,500 |
Other Key States
| State | Unskilled (Approx. Monthly) | Skilled (Approx. Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Rs 9,000-10,500 | Rs 11,000-13,000 |
| West Bengal | Rs 8,500-10,000 | Rs 10,500-12,500 |
| Gujarat | Rs 9,000-10,500 | Rs 11,000-13,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Rs 8,000-9,500 | Rs 10,000-12,000 |
| Rajasthan | Rs 7,500-9,000 | Rs 9,500-11,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rs 8,000-9,500 | Rs 10,000-12,000 |
| Kerala | Rs 10,000-12,000 | Rs 12,000-15,000 |
| Haryana | Rs 9,500-11,000 | Rs 11,500-13,500 |
| Punjab | Rs 9,000-10,500 | Rs 11,000-13,000 |
Note: All figures are approximate and subject to the latest government notifications. Minimum wages are revised periodically (every 6 months to 2 years depending on the state).
Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) Mechanism
Many states (and the Central Government) use the VDA mechanism to adjust minimum wages without issuing entirely new rate notifications. VDA is linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is revised every 6 months (January and July in most states).
How VDA Works:
1. The base minimum wage is set through a formal gazette notification
2. VDA is calculated based on the change in CPI since the base rate was set
3. VDA is added to the base rate, and the sum becomes the effective minimum wage
4. VDA is recalculated every 6 months, ensuring minimum wages keep pace with inflation
This means minimum wages effectively increase twice a year in states using the VDA mechanism, even without a formal rate revision.
Central Government Minimum Wage Floor
The Central Government has proposed a national minimum wage floor of Rs 178/day under the Code on Wages, 2019. This floor would serve as the absolute minimum below which no state can set its minimum wage. As of 2026, the Code on Wages rules have been notified in some states, and implementation is progressing.
The proposed national floor wage is divided into regions:
- Metropolitan and large cities: Higher floor
- Non-metropolitan urban areas: Moderate floor
- Rural and semi-urban areas: Base floor
Compliance Obligations for Employers
Payment Above Minimum Wage: Employers must ensure that the total remuneration (including VDA, if applicable) paid to any employee equals or exceeds the applicable minimum wage for their category, zone, and scheduled employment.
Record Keeping: Employers must maintain registers of wages paid, attendance, overtime, and deductions. These records must be available for inspection by labour inspectors.
Display of Minimum Wage Rates: Applicable minimum wage rates must be displayed prominently at the workplace in the language understood by the majority of employees.
Penalty for Non-Compliance: Under the Minimum Wages Act, paying below minimum wage attracts a penalty of up to Rs 500 per employee and imprisonment up to 6 months. Under the Code on Wages, penalties are significantly enhanced.
Overtime Rates: Overtime work must be compensated at twice the normal wage rate. The normal working day is 8-9 hours depending on the state, and normal working week is 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Does minimum wage apply to contract employees?
Yes. Contract employees must be paid at least the minimum wage applicable to the scheduled employment in which they work. The principal employer (where the work is performed) is ultimately responsible for ensuring minimum wage compliance, even though the staffing agency is the direct employer.
Q2: Do IT companies need to follow minimum wage rules?
Yes. In most states, IT and IT-enabled services are covered under the Shops and Commercial Establishments scheduled employment. The applicable minimum wage for this category must be met.
Q3: Is there a separate minimum wage for domestic workers?
Several states (including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan) have notified minimum wages specifically for domestic workers. The rates are typically Rs 5,000-10,000/month depending on the state and nature of work.
Q4: How often do minimum wages change?
It depends on the state. Some states revise wages every 6 months through VDA adjustments (Delhi, Central). Others revise every 1-2 years through fresh notifications. Some states have not revised rates in 3-5 years, leading to erosion in real terms.
Q5: What if an employee’s role spans multiple skill categories?
The employee should be classified based on the highest skill level required for their primary duties. If in doubt, classify at the higher level to ensure compliance.
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