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Minimum Wages in Jharkhand

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Latest minimum wage rates effective from 1 October 2025

Effective From

1 Oct 2025

Zone Coverage

3 Zones

General

Area A

CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled19,3961,40680020,8021 Oct 2025
Semi-Skilled12,76692652713,6921 Oct 2025
Skilled16,8221,22069418,0421 Oct 2025
Unskilled12,16888250213,0501 Oct 2025

Area B

CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled18,5121,34276419,8541 Oct 2025
Semi-Skilled12,16888250213,0501 Oct 2025
Skilled16,0421,16366217,2051 Oct 2025
Unskilled11,59684147812,4371 Oct 2025

Area C

CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled17,6281,27872718,9061 Oct 2025
Semi-Skilled11,59684147812,4371 Oct 2025
Skilled15,2881,10863116,3961 Oct 2025
Unskilled11,05080145611,8511 Oct 2025

Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on Jharkhand

  • 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.