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Minimum Wages in Telangana
Year:
Latest minimum wage rates effective from 1 October 2025
Effective From
1 Oct 2025
Zone Coverage
3 Zones
TheTelanganaMinimumWagesCPINotificationOct2025
Official minimum wage notification for Telangana ยท Effective 1 Oct 2025
AC Plant Operator
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 4,102 | 9,062.4 | 506.32 | 13,164.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 4,062 | 9,062.4 | 504.78 | 13,124.4 |
Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 4,722 | 9,062.4 | 530.16 | 13,784.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled | 6,500 | 9,119.25 | 600.74 | 15,619.25 |
| Skilled | 7,000 | 9,119.25 | 619.97 | 16,119.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled | 5,500 | 9,119.25 | 562.27 | 14,619.25 |
| Skilled | 6,000 | 9,119.25 | 581.5 | 15,119.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled | 4,250 | 9,119.25 | 514.2 | 13,369.25 |
| Skilled | 4,500 | 9,119.25 | 523.81 | 13,619.25 |
Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring Establishments | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring Establishments | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,722 | 9,062.4 | 530.16 | 13,784.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,700 | 9,062.4 | 490.86 | 12,762.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
Clerk/ Bill Writer
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4,102 | 9,062.4 | 506.32 | 13,164.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,102 | 9,062.4 | 506.32 | 13,164.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 4,102 | 9,062.4 | 506.32 | 13,164.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
Computer Operator
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
| Shops | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,757 | 9,062.4 | 493.05 | 12,819.4 |
| Shops | 3,757 | 9,062.4 | 493.05 | 12,819.4 |
Cutter Master
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring Establishments | 4,722 | 9,062.4 | 530.16 | 13,784.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring Establishments | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Field Officer - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 7,500 | 9,119.25 | 639.2 | 16,619.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 6,500 | 9,119.25 | 600.74 | 15,619.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 5,000 | 9,119.25 | 543.04 | 14,119.25 |
Goldsmith
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Head Guard - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 7,000 | 9,119.25 | 619.97 | 16,119.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 6,000 | 9,119.25 | 581.5 | 15,119.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 4,500 | 9,119.25 | 523.81 | 13,619.25 |
Helper
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 3,700 | 9,062.4 | 490.86 | 12,762.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
Helper/ Pressman
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 3,700 | 9,062.4 | 490.86 | 12,762.4 |
| Tailoring Establishments | 3,757 | 9,062.4 | 493.05 | 12,819.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
| Tailoring Establishments | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 7,000 | 9,119.25 | 619.97 | 16,119.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 6,000 | 9,119.25 | 581.5 | 15,119.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 4,500 | 9,119.25 | 523.81 | 13,619.25 |
Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,757 | 9,062.4 | 493.05 | 12,819.4 |
Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 5,557 | 9,062.4 | 562.28 | 14,619.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 5,138 | 9,062.4 | 546.16 | 14,200.4 |
Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programme
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 5,557 | 9,062.4 | 562.28 | 14,619.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 5,357 | 9,062.4 | 554.59 | 14,419.4 |
Manager/ Shop Incharge
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4,722 | 9,062.4 | 530.16 | 13,784.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Manager/Shop Incharge
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4,722 | 9,062.4 | 530.16 | 13,784.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,700 | 9,062.4 | 490.86 | 12,762.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 4,722 | 9,062.4 | 530.16 | 13,784.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Photo Frame Worker
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 3,757 | 9,062.4 | 493.05 | 12,819.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Security Guard
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,700 | 9,062.4 | 490.86 | 12,762.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 3,370 | 9,062.4 | 478.16 | 12,432.4 |
Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled | 6,500 | 9,119.25 | 600.74 | 15,619.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled | 5,500 | 9,119.25 | 562.27 | 14,619.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled | 4,250 | 9,119.25 | 514.2 | 13,369.25 |
Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-skilled | 5,000 | 9,119.25 | 543.04 | 14,119.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-skilled | 4,250 | 9,119.25 | 514.2 | 13,369.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Un-skilled | 4,000 | 9,119.25 | 504.58 | 13,119.25 |
Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 7,000 | 9,119.25 | 619.97 | 16,119.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 6,000 | 9,119.25 | 581.5 | 15,119.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled | 4,500 | 9,119.25 | 523.81 | 13,619.25 |
Security Officer - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 7,500 | 9,119.25 | 639.2 | 16,619.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 6,500 | 9,119.25 | 600.74 | 15,619.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 5,000 | 9,119.25 | 543.04 | 14,119.25 |
Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 7,500 | 9,119.25 | 639.2 | 16,619.25 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 6,500 | 9,119.25 | 600.74 | 15,619.25 |
Zone III
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 5,000 | 9,119.25 | 543.04 | 14,119.25 |
Type Writing Instructor
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Washerman (Laundry)
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4,520 | 9,062.4 | 522.4 | 13,582.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4,302 | 9,062.4 | 514.01 | 13,364.4 |
Weighman/ Kolgari
Zone I
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,886 | 9,062.4 | 498.01 | 12,948.4 |
Zone II
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Establishments | 3,757 | 9,062.4 | 493.05 | 12,819.4 |
Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on Telangana
- 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.