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Minimum Wages in Assam
Year:
Latest minimum wage rates effective from 1 January 2026
Effective From
1 Jan 2026
Zone Coverage
1 Zone
Assam Minimum Wages Jan 2026
Notification for Assam · Effective 1 Jan 2026
TheAssamMinimumWagesNotificationDec2024
Notification for Assam · Effective 1 Dec 2024
Highly Skilled Workers
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 19,326 | 0 | 743 | 19,326 | 1 Dec 2024 |
Semi Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Skilled | 12,025 | 0 | 463 | 12,025 | 1 Dec 2024 |
Skilled/clerical Workers
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 15,032 | 0 | 578 | 15,032 | 1 Dec 2024 |
Unskilled Workers
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 10,344 | 0 | 398 | 10,344 | 1 Dec 2024 |
Highly skilled Workers
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 13,500 | 6,209.98 | 758.076 | 19,709.98 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Semi Skilled/ unskilled
Supervisory
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 8,400 | 3,857.43 | 471.44 | 12,257.43 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Skilled Workers
/Clerical Workers
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Skilled | 10,500 | 4,822.74 | 589.336 | 15,322.74 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Unskilled workers
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 7,200 | 3,343.39 | 405.515 | 10,543.39 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on Assam
- Under the Code on Wages 2019, the definition of "wages" has been standardized. Basic + DA must constitute at least 50% of total remuneration.
- The state government revises minimum wages periodically based on consumer price index and cost of living.
- Employers must ensure compliance with both central and state-specific minimum wage notifications.