Minimum wages in 2026, by state.
Monthly rates. Open a state for every skill level and the daily rate.
| State | Unskilled per month | Semi-skilled | Skilled | In force from | Last change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | ₹13,018 | ₹13,451 | ₹13,883 | 1 Apr 2026 | VDA up to ₹518; new engineering rates |
| Uttar Pradesh by district category | ₹12,356– | ₹13,590– | ₹15,224– | 1 Apr 2026 | Split into three district categories |
| Delhi | ₹18,456 | ₹20,371 | ₹22,411 | 1 Apr 2025 | None since April 2025 |
There is no single national minimum wage. Each state fixes its own rates, and the Code on Wages, 2019 lets the Centre set a floor wage that no state may go below.
Updated from each state's own notifications. How we check
Questions
What is the minimum wage in 2026?
It depends on the state, the kind of work and the skill level. For unskilled work in the employments shown here, monthly rates run from ₹12,356 (Uttar Pradesh) to ₹18,456 (Delhi).
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