West Bengal minimum wages
Effective 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, Zone A. 31 scheduled employments, 2 zones, biannual (Jan/Jul).
Read the full explanationWest Bengal minimum wages: current rates and revision history
The minimum wage rates in force in West Bengal by skill category, how they have been revised over time and the official notification behind them.
In force from 01 Jul 2026 (Basic + VDA)
UnskilledRs. 10,558 per month
Circular Nos. 25-31/Stat/14/RW/24/2023/LCS/JLC dated 22 June 2026
- Zone structure
- Zone A/B
- Revision cadence
- Half-yearly (1 Jan / 1 Jul)
- Authority
- Labour Commissionerate, West Bengal
Effective 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2026. Unskilled S&CE Zone A Rs. 10,558/month (Rs. 406/day), Zone B Rs. 9,760 (Rs. 375/day).
Official source
https://wblc.gov.in/Rate history - 3 cycles
01 Jul 2026 - In force
Unskilled 10,558 · Semi - · Skilled - · Highly skilled -
Circular Nos. 25-31/Stat/14/RW/24/2023/LCS/JLC dated 22 June 2026
01 Jan 2026 - Superseded
Unskilled 10,386 · Semi - · Skilled - · Highly skilled -
Notified 9 Jan 2026
01 Jul 2025 - Superseded
Unskilled 10,329 · Semi 11,363 · Skilled 12,499 · Highly skilled 13,748
Latest Minimum Wages notifications for West Bengal
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Summaries are for guidance only and are not a substitute for the official notification or professional advice.