Minimum Wages Across Indian States & Union Territories
Explore the official state-wise statutory minimum wages for shops, commercial establishments, and scheduled employments across India. Select your state or union territory below to view current wage rates, daily and monthly structures, VDA adjustments, and official notifications.
🗺️ State-Wise Minimum Wage Directory
🏛️ Union Territories Minimum Wage Directory
📌 How to Navigate & Use This Directory
- Latest Notifications: Current wage structures and effective revision dates are displayed at the top of each state's page.
- Historical Rates Archive: Past notifications are organized in collapsible accordion sections for quick historical and audit reference.
- Relative Linking: Internal deep-links navigate directly within this portal across all devices.
⚖️ Indian Minimum Wages Act (Statutory Framework)
Wage Fixation & Periodic Revision
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, both Central and State governments have statutory authority to determine and revise minimum wages. States notify scheduled employments and announce revised rates alongside Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), which is tied to the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). Revision intervals typically occur biannually or annually depending on state statutory schedules.
Scope & Mandatory Applicability
The Act covers commercial establishments, shops, service enterprises, factories, and scheduled employments across all sectors. Employers are legally obligated to disburse wages at or above the notified rates without exception.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to pay or underpayment of notified statutory minimum wages is a cognizable offence under Section 22 of the Act, punishable by imprisonment up to 5 years, statutory monetary fines, and mandatory liability for wage arrears.