The Labour Department of Haryana has recently updated the minimum wage rates for the state, which came into effect on 01 January 2024. This revision was officially announced by the Labour Commissioner of Haryana through a notification issued on 22 February 2024. Detailed information regarding the changes in wage rates in Haryana starting from 01 January 2024, is provided in the complete article.
Revised Minimum Wages in Haryana for 50 Scheduled Employments From 01 January 2024
Based on the Consumer Price Index Numbers, minimum wages undergo adjustment twice a year, typically in January and July.
As of the end of June 2023, the average worker’s Consumer Price Index was recorded at 3183.00. However, by December 2023, it had risen to 3293.10, indicating an increase of 110.10 index points over the span of 6 months.
Following the provisions outlined in section 5(2) of the minimum wage guidelines (as per the notification dated 21 October 2015), this translates to a 3.46% increase in the basic salary for workers across various categories and recognized professions.
Consequently, effective from 01 January 2024, the revised minimum wages for the 50 Scheduled Employments in Haryana are as follows:
| Class of Employment | Post / Qualification | Basic Per Month (w.e.f. 21-10-2015) | Total Per Month (w.e.f. 01-07-2023) | VDA Per Month (w.e.f. 01-01-2024) | Total Per Month (w.e.f. 01-01-2024) | Total Per Day |
| Unskilled | NA | ₹ 7600.00 | ₹ 10661.28 | ₹ 262.96 | ₹ 10924.24 | ₹ 420.16 |
| Semi-Skilled Class A | NA | ₹ 7980.00 | ₹ 11194.30 | ₹ 276.11 | ₹ 11470.41 | ₹ 441.17 |
| Semi-Skilled Class B | NA | ₹ 8379.00 | ₹ 11754.00 | ₹ 289.91 | ₹ 12043.91 | ₹ 463.23 |
| Skilled Class A | NA | ₹ 8797.95 | ₹ 12341.71 | ₹ 304.41 | ₹ 12646.12 | ₹ 486.39 |
| Skilled Class B | NA | ₹ 9237.85 | ₹ 12958.81 | ₹ 319.63 | ₹ 13278.44 | ₹ 510.71 |
| Highly Skilled | NA | ₹ 9699.74 | ₹ 13606.75 | ₹ 335.61 | ₹ 13942.36 | ₹ 536.24 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Below Matriculation | ₹ 7980.00 | ₹ 11194.30 | ₹ 276.11 | ₹ 11470.41 | ₹ 411.17 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Matriculation But Not Graduate | ₹ 8379.00 | ₹ 11754.00 | ₹ 289.91 | ₹ 12043.91 | ₹ 463.23 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Graduate or Above | ₹ 8797.95 | ₹ 12341.71 | ₹ 304.41 | ₹ 12646.12 | ₹ 486.39 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Steno Typist | ₹ 8379.00 | ₹ 11754.00 | ₹ 289.91 | ₹ 12043.91 | ₹ 463.23 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Junior Scale Stenographer | ₹ 8797.95 | ₹ 12341.71 | ₹ 304.41 | ₹ 12646.12 | ₹ 486.39 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Senior Scale Stenographer | ₹ 9237.85 | ₹ 12958.81 | ₹ 319.63 | ₹ 13278.44 | ₹ 510.71 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Personal Assistant | ₹ 9699.74 | ₹ 13606.75 | ₹ 335.61 | ₹ 13942.36 | ₹ 536.24 |
| Clerical & General Staff | Private Secretary | ₹ 10184.73 | ₹ 14287.09 | ₹ 352.39 | ₹ 14639.48 | ₹ 563.06 |
| Data Entry Operator | NA | ₹ 8797.95 | ₹ 12341.71 | ₹ 304.41 | ₹ 12646.12 | ₹ 486.39 |
| Driver | Light Vehicle | ₹ 9237.85 | ₹ 12958.81 | ₹ 319.63 | ₹ 13278.44 | ₹ 510.71 |
| Driver | Heavy Vehicle | ₹ 9699.74 | ₹ 13606.75 | ₹ 335.61 | ₹ 13942.36 | ₹ 536.24 |
| Security Guard | Without Weapon | ₹ 7980.00 | ₹ 11194.30 | ₹ 276.11 | ₹ 11470.41 | ₹ 441.17 |
| Security Guard | With Weapon | ₹ 9237.85 | ₹ 12958.81 | ₹ 319.63 | ₹ 13278.44 | ₹ 510.71 |
Revised Minimum Wages in Haryana for Brick Kiln Industry From 01 January 2024
Similarly, the brick kiln industry has experienced a 3.46% increase in the basic pay across various worker categories.
As a result, effective from 01 January 2024, the revised minimum wage rates for different categories of workers in the brick kiln sector of Haryana are detailed below:
| Class of Employment | Per 1000 Bricks | Per 1000 Tiles |
| Pathera | ₹ 622.40 | ₹ 700.21 |
| Bharai Wala (Loading of bricks into Kiln) | (a) ₹ 280.04 per 1000 bricks loaded in the Kiln provided the distance from the field to the kiln is upto 400 meters. Beyond this distance, an additional wage of ₹ 24.83 per 1000 bricks for every additional 100 meters or part thereof shall be paid. These rates will be applicable to the Donkey / Khachar loader only. | |
| (b) ₹ 230.23 loading by the tempo, or any other Mechanical Driven vehicles is upto 1000 meters. Beyond this distance an additional wage of ₹ 24.83 for 1000 bricks for every additional 500 meters or part thereof shall be paid. | ||
| Keriwala | ₹ 49.74 per 1000 Bricks | |
| Nikasiwala | ₹ 205.35 per 1000 Bricks | |
| Chunaiwala | ₹ 12646.12 per month | |
| Mistri / Coal Man / Jalaiwala | ₹ 12646.12 per month | |
Salary/Rates Calculation
For the calculation of the Total Per Day, you have to divide the Total Per Month by 26.
- Total Per Day = Total Per Month ÷ 26
Official Notification
Official Website
For more details, you may visit the Official Website of the Labour Department, Haryana.
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