Jammu and Kashmir minimum wages: current rates and revision history
The minimum wage rates in force in Jammu and Kashmir by skill category, how they have been revised over time and the official notification behind them.
In force from 17 Oct 2022 (Basic + VDA)
UnskilledRs. 8,086 per month
SkilledRs. 12,558 per month
Highly skilledRs. 14,352 per month
- Zone structure
- Uniform
- Revision cadence
- Irregular
- Authority
- Labour & Employment Department, J&K
STATE SCHEDULE DORMANT since 17 Oct 2022. In Feb 2026 the J&K government told the Assembly that central CLC VDA revisions (eff. 1 Oct 2024, valid to Oct 2027) apply and the Code on Wages is in force. Ministerial Rs. 11,674.
Official source
https://jklabour.jk.gov.in/Minimum Wages in other states
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Summaries are for guidance only and are not a substitute for the official notification or professional advice.