Chandigarh minimum wages: current rates and revision history
The minimum wage rates in force in Chandigarh by skill category, how they have been revised over time and the official notification behind them.
In force from 01 Apr 2026 (Basic + VDA)
UnskilledRs. 14,737 per month (Rs. 567 per day)
Semi-skilled IIRs. 14,887 per month (Rs. 573 per day)
Semi-skilledRs. 14,987 per month (Rs. 576 per day)
Skilled IIRs. 15,187 per month (Rs. 584 per day)
SkilledRs. 15,412 per month (Rs. 593 per day)
Highly skilledRs. 15,812 per month (Rs. 608 per day)
Clerical class III (non-matriculate)Rs. 15,012 per month (Rs. 577 per day)
Clerical class II (matriculate, not graduate)Rs. 15,162 per month (Rs. 583 per day)
Clerical class I (graduate and above)Rs. 15,522 per month (Rs. 597 per day)
Effective 1 April 2026 (half-year to 30 September 2026)
- Zone structure
- Uniform
- Revision cadence
- Half-yearly
- Authority
- Labour Department, Chandigarh
Semi-skilled means Semi-skilled I and Skilled means Skilled I. Per-day figures are the monthly wage divided by 26.
Official source
https://chdlabour.gov.in/Rate history - 2 cycles
01 Apr 2026
Unskilled 14,737 · Semi 14,987 · Skilled 15,412 · Highly skilled 15,812
Effective 1 April 2026 (half-year to 30 September 2026)
01 Oct 2025 - In force
Unskilled 14,562 · Semi - · Skilled 15,237 · Highly skilled 15,637
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Summaries are for guidance only and are not a substitute for the official notification or professional advice.