Minimum wage in India
₹176.00 per day1
per dayGeneral rate since June 1, 2017
Applies to: National Floor Level Minimum Wage (non-statutory, advisory floor for state minimum wages)
No scheduled increase on record.
4 rates in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| All industries | ||
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (non-statutory, advisory floor for state minimum wages)Source: Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 735, answered 08.02.2024 (Ministry of Labour and Employment)The National Floor Level Minimum Wage was last revised from Rs.160/ - to Rs.176/- per day w.e.f. 01.06.2017.
Verified September 26, 2026 | ₹176.00/ dayJune 1, 2017 | June 1, 2017 |
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Central sphere establishments, unskilled, Area ASource: Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) orders F.No. 1/6(1..7)/2025-LS-II dated 30.03.2026 (VDA w.e.f. 01.04.2026)Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.4.2026 shall be as under:- AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS VD. A. PER DAY Basic Wages VD.A. Total (Rs.) (Rs ) (Rs.) + 304 827 B 437 + 256 693
Verified September 26, 2026 | ₹827.00/ dayApril 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
Central sphere establishments, skilled, Area ASource: Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) orders F.No. 1/6(1..7)/2025-LS-II dated 30.03.2026 (VDA w.e.f. 01.04.2026)Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2026 will be as under:- Category of worker A Area B Area C Area Unskilled 523+304:821 437 +256=693 350+206=556 Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory 5 79+339:91 8 494+287=781 Skilled/ Clerical 637+371=1008 579+339:918 494+287:781
Verified September 26, 2026 | ₹1,008.00/ dayApril 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
Central sphere establishments, highly skilled, Area ASource: Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) orders F.No. 1/6(1..7)/2025-LS-II dated 30.03.2026 (VDA w.e.f. 01.04.2026)Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Deamess Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2026 will be as under:- Category of worker A Area B Area C Area Unskilled 523+304:821 437 +256=693 350+206=556 Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory 5 79+339:91 8 494+287=781 Skilled/ Clerical 637+371=1008 579+339:918 494+287:781 Highly Skilled 693+401=1094 637+3 7l = 1008 579+339=918
Verified September 26, 2026 | ₹1,094.00/ dayApril 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
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15 jurisdictions
Jurisdictions within India
Open one for its own rates, rules and sources.
| Jurisdiction | General rate | Scale ₹0–₹700 | Since | Next change | Special rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹176.00/ dayIndia | 8 | |||
| Bihar | ₹672.00/ day | April 1, 2026 | 4 | ||
| Delhi | ₹22,411.00/ month | April 1, 2025 | 6 | ||
| Gujarat | ₹176.00/ dayIndia | ||||
| Haryana | ₹19,425.85/ month | April 1, 2026 | 8 | ||
| Karnataka | ₹31,114.02/ month | May 22, 2026 | 24 | ||
| Kerala | ₹176.00/ dayIndia | 11 | |||
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹16,769.00/ month | April 1, 2026 | 8 | ||
| Maharashtra | ₹176.00/ dayIndia | 9 | |||
| Punjab | ₹16,601.00/ month | May 1, 2026 | 12 | ||
| Rajasthan | ₹9,334.00/ month | January 1, 2023 | 8 | ||
| Tamil Nadu | ₹176.00/ dayIndia | ||||
| Telangana | ₹20,000.00/ month | June 1, 2026 | 12 | ||
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹16,868.00/ month | April 1, 2026 | 9 | ||
| West Bengal | ₹176.00/ dayIndia | 16 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in India?
₹176.00 per day since June 1, 2017.
Is the minimum wage in India increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
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:
- India
India sets 4 rules of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
India has no single general minimum wage. The central government sets rates for scheduled employments in the central sphere (Chief Labour Commissioner, revised by variable dearness allowance every April 1 and October 1) and a non-statutory National Floor Level Minimum Wage; each state notifies its own rates by scheduled employment, skill band and often zone. The Code on Wages, 2019 (in force from November 21, 2025) replaces the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and provides for a statutory floor wage. State rates are in child jurisdictions in-{state}.
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