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Minimum Wages in West Bengal
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Latest minimum wage rates effective from 1 July 2026
Effective From
1 Jul 2026
Zone Coverage
2 Zones
The West Bengal Minimum Wages 2026
Notification for West Bengal · Effective 1 Jul 2026
Highly Skilled
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 14,054.04 | 0 | 540.54 | 14,054 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 12,990.12 | 0 | 499.62 | 12,990 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Semi-Skilled
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 11,614.98 | 0 | 446.73 | 11,615 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 10,733.06 | 0 | 412.81 | 10,733 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Semi-Skilled - Security Service
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 11,611.08 | 0 | 446.58 | 11,611 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 10,732.02 | 0 | 412.77 | 10,732 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Skilled
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 12,776.92 | 0 | 491.42 | 12,777 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 11,807.12 | 0 | 454.12 | 11,807 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Skilled - Security Service
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 12,773.02 | 0 | 491.27 | 12,773 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 11,806.08 | 0 | 454.08 | 11,806 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Unskilled
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 10,558.08 | 0 | 406.08 | 10,558 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 9,759.88 | 0 | 375.38 | 9,760 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Unskilled - Security Service
Zone A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 10,565.88 | 0 | 406.38 | 10,566 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Zone B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 9,758.06 | 0 | 375.31 | 9,758 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on West Bengal
- 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.