Minimum wages in India are set by each state, not the centre, under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Pick a state and a skill grade to see the indicative monthly wage range for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled workers. The figures are reference ranges, not the exact rate, since states revise wages about twice a year through VDA.

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Minimum wages in India are set by each state, not the centre, under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Pick a state and a skill grade to see the indicative monthly wage range for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled workers. The figures are reference ranges, not the exact rate, since states revise wages about twice a year through VDA.

FAQs

Who sets minimum wages in India?

State governments set minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, separately for each scheduled employment, by skill category and often by zone. There is no single all-India figure.

What are the skill categories for minimum wages?

Most states use four grades: unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled, with the rate rising at each grade. Some notifications use only three grades.

Are these figures the exact minimum wage?

No. They are indicative ranges as of early 2026 and change with each VDA revision. Confirm the exact rate against the latest state gazette notification for your scheduled employment before running payroll.