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Minimum Wages in Karnataka

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Latest minimum wage rates effective from 1 April 2025

Effective From

1 Apr 2025

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4 Zones

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Notification for Karnataka ยท Effective 1 Apr 2025

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General

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled-15,4234,11475119,5371 Apr 2025
Semi-Skilled-12,7474,11464916,8611 Apr 2025
Skilled-14,0214,11469818,1351 Apr 2025
Unskilled-11,5884,11460415,7021 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled-14,6894,11472318,8031 Apr 2025
Semi-Skilled-12,1404,11462516,2541 Apr 2025
Skilled-13,3544,11467217,4681 Apr 2025
Unskilled-11,0364,11458315,1501 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled-13,9894,11469618,1031 Apr 2025
Semi-Skilled-11,5624,11460315,6761 Apr 2025
Skilled-12,7184,11464716,8321 Apr 2025
Unskilled-10,5114,11456314,6251 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Highly Skilled-13,3234,11467117,4371 Apr 2025
Semi-Skilled-11,0114,11458215,1251 Apr 2025
Skilled-12,1124,11462416,2261 Apr 2025
Unskilled-10,0104,11454314,1241 Apr 2025
Driver

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Car Driver-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Crane Mounted Motorist-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Earth Mover Driver-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Jeep Driver-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Light Motor Vehicle Driver-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Multiaxle Vehicle Driver-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Road Construction Vehicle Driver-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Road Roller Driver-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Three Wheeler Vehicle Driver-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Tractor Driver-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Tumtum Vehicle Driver-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Car Driver-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Crane Mounted Motorist-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Earth Mover Driver-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Jeep Driver-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Light Motor Vehicle Driver-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Multiaxle Vehicle Driver-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Road Construction Vehicle Driver-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Road Roller Driver-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Three Wheeler Vehicle Driver-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Tractor Driver-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Tumtum Vehicle Driver-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Car Driver-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Crane Mounted Motorist-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Earth Mover Driver-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Jeep Driver-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Light Motor Vehicle Driver-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Multiaxle Vehicle Driver-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Road Construction Vehicle Driver-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Road Roller Driver-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Three Wheeler Vehicle Driver-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Tractor Driver-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Tumtum Vehicle Driver-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Car Driver-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Crane Mounted Motorist-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Earth Mover Driver-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Jeep Driver-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Light Motor Vehicle Driver-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Multiaxle Vehicle Driver-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Road Construction Vehicle Driver-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Road Roller Driver-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Three Wheeler Vehicle Driver-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Tractor Driver-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Tumtum Vehicle Driver-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Highly Skilled

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Other High Skilled-15,423.44,113.675119,5371 Apr 2025
Pharmacist & Chemist-15,423.44,113.675119,5371 Apr 2025
Technical Supervisor-15,423.44,113.675119,5371 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Other High Skilled-14,688.954,113.672318,802.551 Apr 2025
Pharmacist & Chemist-14,688.954,113.672318,802.551 Apr 2025
Technical Supervisor-14,688.954,113.672318,802.551 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Other High Skilled-13,989.484,113.669618,103.081 Apr 2025
Pharmacist & Chemist-13,989.484,113.669618,103.081 Apr 2025
Technical Supervisor-13,989.484,113.669618,103.081 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Other High Skilled-13,323.314,113.667117,436.911 Apr 2025
Pharmacist & Chemist-13,323.314,113.667117,436.911 Apr 2025
Technical Supervisor-13,323.314,113.667117,436.911 Apr 2025
Highly skilled workers

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Officer, Field Officer and For other highly skilled classes of work-17,385.632,818.877720,204.431 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Officer, Field Officer and For other highly skilled classes of work-16,557.742,818.874519,376.541 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Officer, Field Officer and For other highly skilled classes of work-15,769.282,818.871518,588.081 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Officer, Field Officer and For other highly skilled classes of work-15,018.362,818.868617,837.161 Apr 2025
Office Staff

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Any Other Equivalent Position-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Assistant Manager/ Assistant Personal Manager-15,423.44,113.675119,5371 Apr 2025
Attender-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Cashier-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Computer Operator-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Dalayath Mazdoor-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Data Entry Operator And Any Equivalent Position-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Helper-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Judgement Writer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Lift Operator-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Manager/ Personal Officer-16,4234,113.679020,536.61 Apr 2025
Marketing Manager-16,4234,113.679020,536.61 Apr 2025
Office Boy-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Office Supervisor Or Any Other Equalent Position-16,4234,113.679020,536.61 Apr 2025
Peon-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Receptionist-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Senior Accountant And Any Other Equivalent Position-15,423.44,113.675119,5371 Apr 2025
Senior Clerk-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Stenographer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Storekeeper-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Sweeper And Any Equivalent Position-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Telephone Operator-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Typist-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Watchman-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Any Other Equivalent Position-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Assistant Manager/ Assistant Personal Manager-14,688.954,113.672318,802.551 Apr 2025
Attender-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Cashier-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Computer Operator-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Dalayath Mazdoor-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Data Entry Operator And Any Equivalent Position-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Helper-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Judgement Writer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Lift Operator-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Manager/ Personal Officer-15,6884,113.676219,801.61 Apr 2025
Marketing Manager-15,6884,113.676219,801.61 Apr 2025
Office Boy-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Office Supervisor Or Any Other Equalent Position-15,6884,113.676219,801.61 Apr 2025
Peon-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Receptionist-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Senior Accountant And Any Other Equivalent Position-14,688.954,113.672318,802.551 Apr 2025
Senior Clerk-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Stenographer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Storekeeper-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Sweeper And Any Equivalent Position-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Telephone Operator-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Typist-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Watchman-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Any Other Equivalent Position-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Assistant Manager/ Assistant Personal Manager-13,989.484,113.669618,103.081 Apr 2025
Attender-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Cashier-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Computer Operator-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Dalayath Mazdoor-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Data Entry Operator And Any Equivalent Position-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Helper-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Judgement Writer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Lift Operator-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Manager/ Personal Officer-14,9894,113.673519,102.61 Apr 2025
Marketing Manager-14,9894,113.673519,102.61 Apr 2025
Office Boy-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Office Supervisor Or Any Other Equalent Position-14,9894,113.673519,102.61 Apr 2025
Peon-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Receptionist-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Senior Accountant And Any Other Equivalent Position-13,989.484,113.669618,103.081 Apr 2025
Senior Clerk-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Stenographer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Storekeeper-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Sweeper And Any Equivalent Position-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Telephone Operator-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Typist-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Watchman-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Any Other Equivalent Position-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Assistant Manager/ Assistant Personal Manager-13,323.314,113.667117,436.911 Apr 2025
Attender-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Cashier-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Computer Operator-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Dalayath Mazdoor-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Data Entry Operator And Any Equivalent Position-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Helper-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Judgement Writer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Lift Operator-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Manager/ Personal Officer-14,3234,113.670918,436.61 Apr 2025
Marketing Manager-14,3234,113.670918,436.61 Apr 2025
Office Boy-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Office Supervisor Or Any Other Equalent Position-14,3234,113.670918,436.61 Apr 2025
Peon-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Receptionist-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Senior Accountant And Any Other Equivalent Position-13,323.314,113.667117,436.911 Apr 2025
Senior Clerk-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Stenographer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Storekeeper-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Sweeper And Any Equivalent Position-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Telephone Operator-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Typist-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Watchman-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Office Staff and Drivers

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Manager Assistant Personal Manager, Senior Accountant and similar post,-17,385.632,818.877720,204.431 Apr 2025
Car Driver Jeep Driver Light Vehicle Drivers,Tum tum, three wheeler Vehicle drivers-15,742.262,818.871418,561.061 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver, Tax Driver Multi Achyle and Solid Vehicle Drivers, Earth Movers Drivers, Cane, Attached Vehicle Drivers, Tracker Drivers, Road Roar and Road Construction Works Vehicle Drivers-16,058.32,818.872618,877.11 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk, Booking Clerk, Computer Operator, Typist, Telephone,Operator, Data Entry Operator and equivalent posts-15,742.262,818.871418,561.061 Apr 2025
Manager, Personal Officer Marketing Manager/ Office Equivalent post-18,254.92,818.881121,073.71 Apr 2025
Senior clerk, cashier, judgment writer, cyanographer, sour keeper,Receptionist, (Receptionist) and equivalent post-16,058.32,818.872618,877.11 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Manager Assistant Personal Manager, Senior Accountant and similar post,-16,557.742,818.874519,376.541 Apr 2025
Car Driver Jeep Driver Light Vehicle Drivers,Tum tum, three wheeler Vehicle drivers-14,992.632,818.868517,811.431 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver, Tax Driver Multi Achyle and Solid Vehicle Drivers, Earth Movers Drivers, Cane, Attached Vehicle Drivers, Tracker Drivers, Road Roar and Road Construction Works Vehicle Drivers-15,293.622,818.869718,112.421 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk, Booking Clerk, Computer Operator, Typist, Telephone,Operator, Data Entry Operator and equivalent posts-14,992.632,818.868517,811.431 Apr 2025
Manager, Personal Officer Marketing Manager/ Office Equivalent post-17,385.62,818.877720,204.41 Apr 2025
Senior clerk, cashier, judgment writer, cyanographer, sour keeper,Receptionist, (Receptionist) and equivalent post-15,293.622,818.869718,112.421 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Manager Assistant Personal Manager, Senior Accountant and similar post,-15,769.282,818.871518,588.081 Apr 2025
Car Driver Jeep Driver Light Vehicle Drivers,Tum tum, three wheeler Vehicle drivers-14,278.72,818.865817,097.51 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver, Tax Driver Multi Achyle and Solid Vehicle Drivers, Earth Movers Drivers, Cane, Attached Vehicle Drivers, Tracker Drivers, Road Roar and Road Construction Works Vehicle Drivers-14,565.352,818.866917,384.151 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk, Booking Clerk, Computer Operator, Typist, Telephone,Operator, Data Entry Operator and equivalent posts-14,278.72,818.865817,097.51 Apr 2025
Manager, Personal Officer Marketing Manager/ Office Equivalent post-16,557.72,818.874519,376.51 Apr 2025
Senior clerk, cashier, judgment writer, cyanographer, sour keeper,Receptionist, (Receptionist) and equivalent post-14,565.352,818.866917,384.151 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Manager Assistant Personal Manager, Senior Accountant and similar post,-15,018.362,818.868617,837.161 Apr 2025
Car Driver Jeep Driver Light Vehicle Drivers,Tum tum, three wheeler Vehicle drivers-13,598.762,818.863116,417.561 Apr 2025
Heavy Vehicle Driver, Tax Driver Multi Achyle and Solid Vehicle Drivers, Earth Movers Drivers, Cane, Attached Vehicle Drivers, Tracker Drivers, Road Roar and Road Construction Works Vehicle Drivers-13,871.762,818.864216,690.561 Apr 2025
Junior Clerk, Booking Clerk, Computer Operator, Typist, Telephone,Operator, Data Entry Operator and equivalent posts-13,598.762,818.863116,417.561 Apr 2025
Manager, Personal Officer Marketing Manager/ Office Equivalent post-15,769.32,818.871518,588.11 Apr 2025
Senior clerk, cashier, judgment writer, cyanographer, sour keeper,Receptionist, (Receptionist) and equivalent post-13,871.762,818.864216,690.561 Apr 2025
Semi-Skilled

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Photo Artist-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Assistant Sales Man/Sales Girl-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Bill Clerk-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Bill Collector-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Fruit Juice Or Lassi Maker In The Shops-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Gas Supplier-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Godown Keeper-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Packer-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Painter-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Shop Assistant-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025
Stove Repairer-12,746.614,113.664816,860.211 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Photo Artist-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Assistant Sales Man/Sales Girl-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Bill Clerk-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Bill Collector-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Fruit Juice Or Lassi Maker In The Shops-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Gas Supplier-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Godown Keeper-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Packer-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Painter-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Shop Assistant-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025
Stove Repairer-12,139.634,113.662516,253.231 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Photo Artist-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Assistant Sales Man/Sales Girl-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Bill Clerk-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Bill Collector-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Fruit Juice Or Lassi Maker In The Shops-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Gas Supplier-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Godown Keeper-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Packer-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Painter-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Shop Assistant-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025
Stove Repairer-11,561.554,113.660315,675.151 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Assistant Photo Artist-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Assistant Sales Man/Sales Girl-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Bill Clerk-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Bill Collector-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Booking Clerk-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Fruit Juice Or Lassi Maker In The Shops-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Gas Supplier-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Godown Keeper-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Packer-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Painter-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Shop Assistant-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Stove Repairer-11,0114,113.658215,124.61 Apr 2025
Semi-skilled workers

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Guard without Arms, Head Guard , Security Searcher, Lift Operator and other Semi Skilled Work-15,742.262,818.871418,561.061 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Guard without Arms, Head Guard , Security Searcher, Lift Operator and other Semi Skilled Work-14,992.632,818.868517,811.431 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Guard without Arms, Head Guard , Security Searcher, Lift Operator and other Semi Skilled Work-14,278.72,818.865817,097.51 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Guard without Arms, Head Guard , Security Searcher, Lift Operator and other Semi Skilled Work-13,598.762,818.863116,417.561 Apr 2025
Skilled

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Air Condition Plant Operator-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Compounder-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Hair Dresser(In Hair Dressing Saloon)-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Instrument Shop Carpenter(Furniture Shop)-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Optical Mechanic/Repairer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Photo-Artist-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Photographer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Polisher(Furniture Shop)-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Radio Mechanic/Repairer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Refractionarian(Optical Shop)-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Salesmen/Sales Girl-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Skilled Labour In Lift Fixing Installing Establishment-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Technician/Mechanical-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Tv Mechanic/Repairer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Umbrella/Suitcase Maker-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025
Watch Mechanic/Repairer-14,021.274,113.669718,134.871 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Air Condition Plant Operator-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Compounder-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Hair Dresser(In Hair Dressing Saloon)-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Instrument Shop Carpenter(Furniture Shop)-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Optical Mechanic/Repairer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Photo-Artist-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Photographer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Polisher(Furniture Shop)-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Radio Mechanic/Repairer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Refractionarian(Optical Shop)-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Salesmen/Sales Girl-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Skilled Labour In Lift Fixing Installing Establishment-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Technician/Mechanical-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Tv Mechanic/Repairer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Umbrella/Suitcase Maker-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025
Watch Mechanic/Repairer-13,353.594,113.667217,467.191 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Air Condition Plant Operator-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Compounder-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Hair Dresser(In Hair Dressing Saloon)-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Instrument Shop Carpenter(Furniture Shop)-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Optical Mechanic/Repairer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Photo-Artist-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Photographer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Polisher(Furniture Shop)-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Radio Mechanic/Repairer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Refractionarian(Optical Shop)-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Salesmen/Sales Girl-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Skilled Labour In Lift Fixing Installing Establishment-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Technician/Mechanical-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Tv Mechanic/Repairer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Umbrella/Suitcase Maker-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025
Watch Mechanic/Repairer-12,717.714,113.664716,831.311 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Air Condition Plant Operator-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Compounder-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Hair Dresser(In Hair Dressing Saloon)-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Instrument Shop Carpenter(Furniture Shop)-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Optical Mechanic/Repairer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Photo-Artist-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Photographer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Polisher(Furniture Shop)-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Radio Mechanic/Repairer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Refractionarian(Optical Shop)-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Salesmen/Sales Girl-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Skilled Labour In Lift Fixing Installing Establishment-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Technician/Mechanical-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Tv Mechanic/Repairer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Umbrella/Suitcase Maker-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Watch Mechanic/Repairer-12,112.14,113.662416,225.71 Apr 2025
Skilled workers

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Supervisor, Security Inspector, Weapons. An assistant with For security officer, intelligence and fire puttering and other skilled work-16,058.32,818.872618,877.11 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Supervisor, Security Inspector, Weapons. An assistant with For security officer, intelligence and fire puttering and other skilled work-15,293.622,818.869718,112.421 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Supervisor, Security Inspector, Weapons. An assistant with For security officer, intelligence and fire puttering and other skilled work-14,565.352,818.866917,384.151 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Security Supervisor, Security Inspector, Weapons. An assistant with For security officer, intelligence and fire puttering and other skilled work-13,871.762,818.864216,690.561 Apr 2025
Unskilled

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
General Workers And Clerical Cadre-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Gunny Stitcher-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Messenger-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Weighing Man-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Drying, Storing, Washing, Ironing (In Laundry), Measuring, Loading And Unloading In Warehousing Godowns, Storerooms-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Grinding Establishment Services-11,587.834,113.660415,701.431 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
General Workers And Clerical Cadre-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Gunny Stitcher-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Messenger-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Weighing Man-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Drying, Storing, Washing, Ironing (In Laundry), Measuring, Loading And Unloading In Warehousing Godowns, Storerooms-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Grinding Establishment Services-11,036.034,113.658315,149.631 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
General Workers And Clerical Cadre-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Gunny Stitcher-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Messenger-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Weighing Man-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Drying, Storing, Washing, Ironing (In Laundry), Measuring, Loading And Unloading In Warehousing Godowns, Storerooms-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Grinding Establishment Services-10,510.54,113.656214,624.11 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
General Workers And Clerical Cadre-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Gunny Stitcher-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Messenger-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Weighing Man-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Drying, Storing, Washing, Ironing (In Laundry), Measuring, Loading And Unloading In Warehousing Godowns, Storerooms-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Workers Engaged In Grinding Establishment Services-10,0104,113.654314,123.61 Apr 2025
Unskilled workers

Zone I

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Peon, Office Boy, Attender, Helper / Assistant Dalayat, Majdur, Sweeper, Cleaner and other Un skilled worker-14,847.652,818.867917,666.451 Apr 2025

Zone II

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Peon, Office Boy, Attender, Helper / Assistant Dalayat, Majdur, Sweeper, Cleaner and other Un skilled worker-14,140.622,818.865216,959.421 Apr 2025

Zone III

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Peon, Office Boy, Attender, Helper / Assistant Dalayat, Majdur, Sweeper, Cleaner and other Un skilled worker-13,467.262,818.862616,286.061 Apr 2025

Zone IV

CategorySub CategoryBasic (Rs/month)VDA (Rs/month)Total (Rs/day)Total (Rs/month)Effective From
Peon, Office Boy, Attender, Helper / Assistant Dalayat, Majdur, Sweeper, Cleaner and other Un skilled worker-12,825.962,818.860215,644.761 Apr 2025

Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on Karnataka

  • 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.