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Minimum Wages Calculator

State-wise minimum wages by skill category and industry.

The Minimum Wages Calculator shows state-wise minimum wages by skill category for principal scheduled employments. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, the Central Government is to fix a statutory floor wage below which no State can set its minimum wages; the amount had not been notified as of 26 September 2026. It is for employers, HR teams and contractors checking wage rates for their workforce.

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State-wise minimum wages for principal scheduled employments. Under the Code on Wages, 2019 (effective 21 November 2025), the Central Government is to fix a statutory floor wage below which no State can set lower minimum wages. The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 set out how it is fixed, but the amount had not been notified as of 26 September 2026.

Code on Wages, 2019 (effective 21 Nov 2025): Statutory floor wage provided for (amount not yet notified); uniform wage definition; minimum wages applicable to all employments (not just scheduled). Subsumes the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and Payment of Wages Act, 1936.

Note: Indicative monthly figures for the zone / category stated in the notes, as checked on 26 September 2026. Most states adjust VDA / DA twice a year (April and October, or January and July), and several states issued full revisions in 2026. Rows marked “Not re-verified” carry older figures. Verify on the state Labour Department website before relying.

State Unskilled Semi-skilled Skilled Highly skilled* Notes
Delhi ₹ 18,456 ₹ 20,371 ₹ 22,411 ₹ 24,356 w.e.f. 1 Apr 2025, order F.No.(142)/02/MW/VII/Part file/211-241 dated 15 Apr 2025. Last column = clerical / supervisory, graduate and above (Delhi has no separate highly skilled rate). No Oct 2025 revision (Labour Dept circular 14 Oct 2025); no later order located as of 26 Sep 2026.
Maharashtra ₹ 14,155 — ₹ 15,766 — Shops & commercial establishments, Zone I (municipal corporation areas), 1 Jul - 31 Dec 2026: basic + HRA + special allowance of Rs 4,134 (Labour Commissioner notification dated 5 Aug 2026). Semi-skilled rate not confirmed; no highly skilled category for shops. Zones II / III lower.
Karnataka ₹ 23,376 ₹ 25,714 ₹ 28,285 ₹ 31,114 Zone 1 (Greater Bengaluru Authority area) under the final notification dated 22 May 2026 covering all scheduled employments (about 60% increase; 3 zones). Some sources report a different unskilled figure - check the notification.
Tamil Nadu — — — — Shops & commercial establishments are graded by designation, not skill: Rs 13,823 (helper, Zone D) to Rs 14,743 (manager, Zone A) a month from 1 Apr 2026, including DA of Rs 7,353 (Commissioner of Labour notification Z3/3459/2026 dated 18 Feb 2026).
Gujarat ₹ 13,325 ₹ 13,585 ₹ 13,897 — Zone I, 1 Apr - 30 Sep 2026: daily rate including VDA of Rs 60.50 x 26 (Rs 512.50 / 522.50 / 534.50 a day). VDA is revised each April and October.
Telangana ₹ 16,000 ₹ 17,000 ₹ 18,500 ₹ 20,000 Zone I (municipal corporations incl. Hyderabad), w.e.f. 1 Jun 2026 under G.O.Ms.No.6 (all employments). Zones II / III lower.
Uttar Pradesh ₹ 13,690 ₹ 15,059 ₹ 16,868 — Interim rates w.e.f. 1 Apr 2026 (notified 17 Apr 2026) for Category I districts (Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad). Category II (Nagar Nigam districts): Rs 13,006 / 14,306 / 16,025; Category III: Rs 12,356 / 13,590 / 15,224.
West Bengal ₹ 10,558 ₹ 11,615 ₹ 12,777 ₹ 14,054 Shops & establishments, Zone A (municipal corporation / municipality / development authority areas), 1 Jul - 31 Dec 2026 (notified 22 Jun 2026). Daily rates (monthly/26): Rs 406 / 447 / 491 / 541. Zone B lower (unskilled Rs 375/day). Check the Labour Department notification for the exact figures.
Haryana ₹ 15,221 ₹ 16,781 ₹ 18,501 ₹ 19,426 Uniform statewide rate w.e.f. 1 Apr 2026, Labour Dept notification No. 2/25/26-2 Lab dated 9 Apr 2026 under s.8(3) Code on Wages (Rs 585.41 / 645.41 / 711.56 / 747.14 a day).
Rajasthan ₹ 7,410 ₹ 7,722 ₹ 8,034 ₹ 9,334 Statewide rate in force from 1 Oct 2024 (Rs 285 / 297 / 309 / 359 a day x 26); no later revision located as of 26 Sep 2026 - check for an October 2026 order.
Kerala — — — — Shops & commercial establishments are graded by designation, with a uniform basic wage plus district-wise DA (VDA revised periodically with CPI; e.g. notification DES/1129/2025-P3(1) dated 19 May 2026 for April 2026), so there is no single statewide skill-wise rate. Reported range about Rs 12,874 to Rs 16,160 a month - check the notification for the district.
Punjab ₹ 13,486 ₹ 14,383 ₹ 15,414 ₹ 16,601 w.e.f. 1 May 2026, Department of Labour notification dated 1 May 2026.
Andhra Pradesh — — — — Shops & commercial establishments are graded by designation: Rs 12,317.20 (helper, Zone II) to Rs 14,504.20 (manager, Zone I) a month from 1 Apr 2026, including VDA of Rs 8,947.20 (Labour Commissioner notification dated 23 Mar 2026; VDA is usually revised from 1 Oct - check before use). Check the notification for other employments.
Bihar ₹ 11,336 ₹ 11,752 ₹ 14,326 ₹ 17,472 1 Apr - 30 Sep 2026, including VDA: Rs 436 / 452 / 551 / 672 a day x 26.
Madhya Pradesh ₹ 12,425 ₹ 13,421 ₹ 15,144 ₹ 16,769 1 Apr - 30 Sep 2026 (notification dated 31 Mar 2026, 67 scheduled employments), including VDA of Rs 2,850 a month.

— = no such category in the state's schedule for the employment shown, or figure not confirmed (see notes). * For Delhi, the last column shows the rate for clerical and supervisory staff who are graduates and above. Monthly rates; Delhi daily rates (monthly / 26) from 1 April 2025: Rs 710 unskilled, Rs 784 semi-skilled, Rs 862 skilled, Rs 937 graduate clerical / supervisory.

Key points:
  • Wage components: Minimum wages include Basic + DA + special / cost-of-living allowance. Other payments (HRA, bonus, overtime) are separate.
  • Skill categories: Unskilled / Semi-skilled / Skilled / Highly Skilled - based on Schedule of Employment.
  • Zones: Many states have zones (metros / cities / rural) with different minimums. Figures shown are for the highest-cost zone or the category named in the notes.
  • Revisions: Most states revise minimum wages twice yearly with DA component.
  • Penalty: Paying less than the amount due is punishable under Section 54 of the Code on Wages: fine up to Rs 50,000; a repeat offence within 5 years can attract imprisonment up to 3 months and / or fine up to Rs 1 lakh.
  • Inspection: Labour Inspectors can conduct inspections; complaints can be filed with Labour Commissioner.
  • Equal Remuneration: No gender discrimination in wages for the same or similar work (Section 3, Code on Wages).
Important note: This tool provides an indicative output only. It does not factor in every special provision, surcharge, exception, or recent notification. Verify with the firm before acting on any computation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage in Delhi?
From 1 April 2025 (order dated 15 April 2025), Delhi's monthly minimum wage is Rs 18,456 for unskilled, Rs 20,371 for semi-skilled and Rs 22,411 for skilled workers, and Rs 24,356 for clerical and supervisory staff who are graduates and above. The Labour Department stated on 14 October 2025 that no October 2025 revision was issued, and no later order was located as of 26 September 2026. Check the Delhi Labour Department website for any new order.
What is the floor wage under the Code on Wages?
Under the Code on Wages, 2019, effective 21 November 2025, the Central Government is to fix a national statutory floor wage, and no state can fix minimum wages below it. The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 set out how it is fixed, but as of 26 September 2026 the floor wage amount had not been notified. The Code also applies minimum wages to all employments, not only scheduled employments.
How do I use the minimum wages table?
Search by state name to see indicative monthly minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled workers. Figures are for the highest-cost zone or the category named in each row's note and cover basic pay plus DA; a dash means the category does not apply or was not confirmed. Rates vary by zone and employment and are usually revised twice a year, so verify them on the state Labour Department website before relying on them.

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