Minimum Wages for Shops & Establishments – Goa (Apr 2026 Update)

Official statutory minimum wages notification and structured rate schedule under the Goa Shops and Establishments Act. Use the period selector on the right to review current rates or historical revisions across Goa.

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Wage Notification Record

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Effective From Date📅 1st Apr, 2026

Updated As On🔄 5th May, 2026

Applicable Industry🏬 Shops & Commercial Establishments

📊 Minimum Wages Table (1st Apr, 2026)

Category	Zone	Role / Designation	Basic (₹/Day)	VDA (₹/Day)	Total Daily (₹)	Total Monthly (₹)
Unskilled	Zone A	Chowkidar	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Chowkidar	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Cleaner	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Cleaner	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Labourer	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Labourer	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Loader/Unloader	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Loader/Unloader	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Attendant	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Attendant	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Mazdoor	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Mazdoor	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Sweeper	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Sweeper	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Helper	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Helper	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Peon	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Peon	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Delivery boy/Messenger	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Delivery boy/Messenger	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Packer	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Packer	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Assistant Salesman	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Assistant Salesman	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Watchman	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Watchman	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Office boy	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Office boy	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Pump Attendant	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Pump Attendant	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Newspaper delivery boy	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Newspaper delivery boy	407	149	556	14456
Unskilled	Zone A	Any other category, doing work of similar nature	412	149	561	14586
Unskilled	Zone B	Any other category, doing work of similar nature	407	149	556	14456
Clerical	Zone A	Accountant	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Accountant	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Steno-Typist	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Steno-Typist	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Telephone Operator	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Telephone Operator	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Clerk	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Clerk	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Store Clerk	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Store Clerk	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Tally Clerk	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Tally Clerk	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Typist	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Typist	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Receptionist	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Receptionist	523	149	672	17472
Clerical	Zone A	Godown Keeper	528	149	677	17602
Clerical	Zone B	Godown Keeper	523	149	672	17472
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Salesman (Counter)	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Salesman (Counter)	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Mechanic	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Mechanic	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Fitter	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Fitter	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Electrician	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Electrician	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Blacksmith	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Blacksmith	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Carpenter	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Carpenter	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Turner	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Turner	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Welder	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Welder	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Machinist	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Machinist	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Tinsmith	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Tinsmith	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Vulacaniser	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Vulacaniser	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Sprayman	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Sprayman	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Moulder	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Moulder	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Painter	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Painter	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Trailer	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Trailer	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Glass Cutter	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Glass Cutter	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Wireman	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Wireman	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Assistant Pump operator (Petrol Pumps)	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Assistant Pump operator (Petrol Pumps)	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Cushion maker	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Cushion maker	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Compounder	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Compounder	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Dhobi/Washerman	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Dhobi/Washerman	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Ironer/Laundryman	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Ironer/Laundryman	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Polisher (Carpenter)	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Polisher (Carpenter)	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Baker	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Baker	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Pressman	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Pressman	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Glazer	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Glazer	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Helper (Hair Dresser)	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Helper (Hair Dresser)	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Mali Gardener	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Mali Gardener	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Lift Attendant	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Lift Attendant	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Mill hand	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Mill hand	468	149	617	16042
Semi-skilled	Zone A	Frame Maker	473	149	622	16172
Semi-skilled	Zone B	Frame Maker	468	149	617	16042
Skilled	Zone A	Pharmacist/Chemist	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Pharmacist/Chemist	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Driver	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Driver	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Supervisor	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Supervisor	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Shoemaker/Slippermaker	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Shoemaker/Slippermaker	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Watch Repairer	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Watch Repairer	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Cutter/Tailor/Sewing	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Cutter/Tailor/Sewing	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Turner	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Turner	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Fitter	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Fitter	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Utensil maker (Brass and Copper)	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Utensil maker (Brass and Copper)	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Machinist	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Machinist	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Electrician	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Electrician	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Welder	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Welder	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Handicraftsman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Handicraftsman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Metal engraver	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Metal engraver	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Optician	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Optician	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Glass Polisher (Optician)	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Glass Polisher (Optician)	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Sales Reperesentative/Travelling Salesman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Sales Reperesentative/Travelling Salesman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Wireman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Wireman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Foreman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Foreman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Photographer/Retoucher	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Photographer/Retoucher	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Block Maker	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Block Maker	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Hair Dresser	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Hair Dresser	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Mill Operator	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Mill Operator	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Carpenter	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Carpenter	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Tinsmith	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Tinsmith	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Vulcaniser	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Vulcaniser	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Mechanic	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Mechanic	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Blacksmith	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Blacksmith	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Moulder	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Moulder	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Painter	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Painter	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Weighman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Weighman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Metal Sprayman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Metal Sprayman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Glass Cutter	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Glass Cutter	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Pastryman	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Pastryman	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Compounder (with Diploma)	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Compounder (with Diploma)	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Computer Operator	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Computer Operator	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Pump Operator (Petrol Pumps)	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Pump Operator (Petrol Pumps)	523	149	672	17472
Skilled	Zone A	Any other category, doing work of similar nature	528	149	677	17602
Skilled	Zone B	Any other category, doing work of similar nature	523	149	672	17472

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📌 Classification of Zones in Goa

Under the Goa statutory minimum wages notification, commercial establishments and employment categories are divided into two geographical zones:

• Zone A: All areas falling under the jurisdiction of Municipal Councils, Corporation of the City of Panaji, major commercial hubs, industrial estates, coastal tourist belts, and designated urban centres.
• Zone B: All other areas within the State of Goa not covered under Zone A (including rural panchayat jurisdictions and interior non-municipal localities).

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📊 Summary of Wage Rates by Employment Category (Effective 1st Apr, 2026)

The total wage payable to an employee comprises the Basic Wage plus the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) of ₹149/day:

Category	Zone	Basic (₹/Day)	VDA (₹/Day)	Total Daily Wage (₹)	Total Monthly Wage (26 Days) (₹)
Unskilled	Zone A	₹412.00	₹149.00	₹561.00	₹14,586.00
Unskilled	Zone B	₹407.00	₹149.00	₹556.00	₹14,456.00
Semi-Skilled	Zone A	₹473.00	₹149.00	₹622.00	₹16,172.00
Semi-Skilled	Zone B	₹468.00	₹149.00	₹617.00	₹16,042.00
Skilled	Zone A	₹528.00	₹149.00	₹677.00	₹17,602.00
Skilled	Zone B	₹523.00	₹149.00	₹672.00	₹17,472.00
Clerical	Zone A	₹528.00	₹149.00	₹677.00	₹17,602.00
Clerical	Zone B	₹523.00	₹149.00	₹672.00	₹17,472.00

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💡 Key Highlights & Statutory Compliance Guidelines

1. Daily & Monthly Calculation: Daily rates are calculated by dividing the monthly rate by 26 days. Conversely, monthly wages for a full-time regular employee are determined by multiplying the total daily rate by 26 working days.
2. Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA): In the notification effective from 1st April 2026, the VDA component has been revised to ₹149.00 per day for all scheduled employment categories in Goa.
3. Equal Remuneration: Male and female workers performing similar duties or identical work must receive identical remuneration without discrimination.
4. Statutory Contributions: Minimum basic plus VDA figures form the foundational basis for calculating statutory benefits including Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' State Insurance (ESIC), and applicable statutory bonus.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the latest minimum wage in Goa for shops & establishments?

Effective 1st April, 2026, the monthly minimum wage for Unskilled workers is ₹14,586 (Zone A) / ₹14,456 (Zone B), for Semi-Skilled is ₹16,172 (Zone A) / ₹16,042 (Zone B), and for Skilled & Clerical staff is ₹17,602 (Zone A) / ₹17,472 (Zone B).

How is VDA calculated in Goa?

The Government of Goa notifies adjustments to the Cost of Living Allowance / Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) bi-annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for the industrial workers of Goa. For April 2026, the notified VDA is ₹149.00 per day.

Are historical wage revisions available for previous years?

Yes. Using the Select Period dropdown above, employers, HR teams, and legal professionals can toggle between previous notifications dating back to 2016 to verify compliance audits and payroll records.