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Minimum Wages in Jammu & Kashmir
Year:
Latest minimum wage rates effective from 17 October 2022
Effective From
17 Oct 2022
Zone Coverage
1 Zone
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Official minimum wage notification for Jammu & Kashmir
General
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 14,352 | 0 | 552 | 14,352 |
| Semi-Skilled | 10,400 | 0 | 400 | 10,400 |
| Skilled | 12,558 | 0 | 483 | 12,558 |
| Unskilled | 8,086 | 0 | 311 | 8,086 |
Administrative/Ministerial/Accounts Staff
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 11,674 | 0 | - | 11,674 |
Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on Jammu & Kashmir
- 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.