Punjab minimum wages: current rates and revision history
The minimum wage rates in force in Punjab by skill category, how they have been revised over time and the official notification behind them.
In force from 01 May 2026 (Basic + VDA)
UnskilledRs. 11,726 per month
Semi-skilledRs. 12,506 per month
SkilledRs. 13,403 per month
Highly skilledRs. 14,435 per month
- Zone structure
- Uniform
- Revision cadence
- Half-yearly
- Authority
- Labour Department, Punjab
Staff categories A-D Rs. 12,526-16,896.
Official source
https://pblabour.gov.in/Rate history - 2 cycles
01 May 2026 - In force
Unskilled 11,726 · Semi 12,506 · Skilled 13,403 · Highly skilled 14,435
01 Sept 2025 - In force
Unskilled 11,726 · Semi 12,506 · Skilled 13,403 · Highly skilled 14,435
Minimum Wages in other states
Andaman and Nicobar IslandsAndhra PradeshArunachal PradeshAssamBiharCentral SphereChandigarhChhattisgarhDadra and Nagar HaveliDaman and DiuDelhiGoaGujaratHaryanaHimachal PradeshJammu and KashmirJharkhandKarnatakaKeralaMadhya PradeshMaharashtraManipurMeghalayaMizoramNagalandOdishaPuducherryRajasthanSikkimTamil NaduTelanganaTripuraUttar PradeshUttarakhandWest Bengal
Summaries are for guidance only and are not a substitute for the official notification or professional advice.