Centre hikes minimum wage rates for workers up to ₹1,035 per day

Union government raises minimum wage rates to ₹1,035/day to help workers cope with rising living costs, effective October 1, 2024.

The Union government on Thursday (September 27, 2024) announced a hike in minimum wage rates for workers up to ₹1,035 a day by revising variable dearness allowance.

This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living, a Labour Ministry statement said.

After revision, minimum wage rates in the area 'A' for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading & unloading for unskilled work will be ₹783 a day (₹20,358 per month).

For semi-skilled workers, the minimum wage rate will be ₹868 a day (₹22,568 per month), and for skilled, clerical and watch & wards without arms at ₹954 a day (₹24,804 per month).

The minimum wage rate for highly skilled and watch & ward with arms will be ₹1,035 a day (₹26,910 per month).

The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, 2024. Last revision was done in April 2024.

The minimum wage rates are categorized based on skill levels-unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled-as well as by geographical area - A, B, and C.