Minimum Wages in India – State-wise Latest Rates (2026)
Interactive India dashboard showcasing the most up-to-date state-wise minimum wage structures and effective (W.E.F.) dates. Run aligned calculations for payroll, PF and ESI compliance without risk.
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Delhi
2026 Audit Active
Zone / Skill Category Level:
Zone A - Unskilled
Basic Wage (INR):
₹17,494.00
Variable Allowance (V.D.A):
₹420.00
Total Monthly Minimum:
₹17,914.00
Effective Date (W.E.F):
01 Oct 2025
Delhi NCT mandates that Basic Wages + DA cannot be negotiated lower than statutory notifications under severe labor non-conformance penalties.
State-wise Minimum Wage Rates (Current 2026)
The table below reviews general wages applicable across core sectors. Filter by state to perform compliant payroll checks.
| State / Territory | Zone / Skill Category | Basic Wages (INR) | V.D.A (INR) | Total Monthly Wage | W.E.F Date | Notification & Structures |
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| Andhra Pradesh | Zone I - Unskilled | ₹10,250.00 | ₹1,620.00 | ₹11,870.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Arunachal Pradesh | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹9,500.00 | ₹800.00 | ₹10,300.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Assam | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹9,800.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹10,900.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Bihar | Zone I - Unskilled | ₹9,600.00 | ₹2,740.00 | ₹12,340.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Chhattisgarh | Zone A - Unskilled | ₹10,400.00 | ₹1,550.00 | ₹11,950.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Goa | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹12,200.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹13,400.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Gujarat | Zone I - Unskilled | ₹11,200.00 | ₹1,810.00 | ₹13,010.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Haryana | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹15,220.71 | ₹0.00 | ₹15,220.71 | 01 Apr 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Himachal Pradesh | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹11,100.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹12,500.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Jharkhand | Zone A - Unskilled | ₹10,500.00 | ₹1,700.00 | ₹12,200.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Karnataka | Zone 1 - Unskilled | ₹13,800.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹14,700.00 | 01 Apr 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Kerala | Zone A - Unskilled | ₹14,500.00 | ₹740.00 | ₹15,240.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Madhya Pradesh | Zone I - Unskilled | ₹10,250.00 | ₹1,480.00 | ₹11,730.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Maharashtra | Zone 1 - Unskilled | ₹11,800.00 | ₹1,780.00 | ₹13,580.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Manipur | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹8,800.00 | ₹950.00 | ₹9,750.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Meghalaya | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹9,200.00 | ₹1,050.00 | ₹10,250.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Mizoram | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹9,000.00 | ₹1,000.00 | ₹10,000.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Nagaland | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹8,500.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹9,400.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Odisha | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹10,100.00 | ₹1,500.00 | ₹11,600.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Punjab | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹11,850.00 | ₹1,780.00 | ₹13,630.00 | 01 Sep 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Rajasthan | Zone I - Unskilled | ₹9,500.00 | ₹1,305.00 | ₹10,805.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Sikkim | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹10,250.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹11,350.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Tamil Nadu | Zone A - Unskilled | ₹12,800.00 | ₹1,120.00 | ₹13,920.00 | 01 Apr 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Telangana | Zone I - Unskilled | ₹11,150.00 | ₹1,600.00 | ₹12,750.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Tripura | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹8,900.00 | ₹950.00 | ₹9,850.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Uttar Pradesh | Category I - Unskilled | ₹12,885.00 | ₹805.00 | ₹13,690.00 | 01 Apr 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹10,800.00 | ₹1,800.00 | ₹12,600.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| West Bengal | Zone A - Unskilled | ₹10,950.00 | ₹2,460.00 | ₹13,410.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹13,200.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹14,400.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Chandigarh | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹13,100.00 | ₹1,400.00 | ₹14,500.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Daman and Diu | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹10,800.00 | ₹1,300.00 | ₹12,100.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Delhi | Zone A - Unskilled | ₹17,494.00 | ₹420.00 | ₹17,914.00 | 01 Oct 2025 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Jammu and Kashmir | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹10,500.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹11,700.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Ladakh | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹11,000.00 | ₹1,100.00 | ₹12,100.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Lakshadweep | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹9,500.00 | ₹900.00 | ₹10,400.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
| Puducherry | All Zone - Unskilled | ₹11,400.00 | ₹1,200.00 | ₹12,600.00 | 01 Jan 2026 | Download Notifcation ↗ |
How to Align Minimum Wages with Payroll & Statutory Compliance
Failing to pay minimum wages can trigger heavy financial penalties, lawsuits, and statutory notices. Keep your payroll 100% aligned with Indian labor law guidelines.
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Basic + DA Threshold
To remain compliant, the sum of Basic Salary and Dearness Allowance (DA) must equal or exceed the state's notified minimum wage.
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PF and ESI Contributions
Since PF (12%) and ESI (0.75%) contributions are calculated on basic components, minimum wage rates directly dictate mandatory social security deductions.
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V.D.A. Bi-annual Revisions
Variable Dearness Allowance is adjusted corresponding to consumer price indexes every April & October (or Jan & July for specific states).
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Zone, Skill & Schedule
Each state publishes specific tables that segment workers by skills (Unskilled, Semi, Skilled) and locations (Zone A vs. B vs. C).
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