Minimum wage in Bhutan
Bhutan sets no single general rate: 1 rule(s) apply by sector, employer or region (table below).
Bhutan's national minimum wage under the Labour and Employment Act 2007 was last revised in 2013/2015. The only current official figure found is the Ministry of Finance National Workforce Wage (daily rates by category I-V, V = unskilled) for Bhutanese employed by government agencies on departmental works, revised with effect from 1 October 2023; it is recorded as a sector rate, not a general minimum.
1 rate in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Government departmental works · National Workforce Wage, Category V (unskilled); Bhutanese employed by government agencies for works executed departmentallySource: Ministry of Finance notification MoF/DPBP/Rules/2023-24, 22 November 2023 (Revision of National Workforce Wage Rates)Category Existing Rate Nu per day Revised Rate Nu per day 324 600 II 286 530 III 254 470 IV 234 435 V(Unskilled) 215 400 The above rates are applicable to Bhutanese employed by the Government agencies for works executed Departmentally. The above revisions shall come into effect from 1" October 2023.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 400.00 BTN/ dayOctober 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Bhutan
Bhutan sets 1 rule of its own.
Bhutan