The minimum wage rates for 31 scheduled employments have been revised. These revised rates are effective from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, as per the official notification issued by the Additional Labour Commissioner, West Bengal, dated 9 January 2026.
| Sl. No. | Scheduled Employments | Categories of Employees | Minimum Rates of Wages | |||
| Zone A | Zone B | |||||
| Per Month | Per Day | Per Month | Per Day | |||
| 1 | ANY ESTABLISHMENT IN WHICH MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 2(K) OF THE FACTORIES ACT IS CARRIED OUT AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY OF THE OTHER SCHEDULED EMPLOYMENTS | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 2 | AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING REPAIRING WORKSHOPS & GARAGES | Unskilled: Helper, Washman, Attendant, Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Man | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Electrical Semi-Technician, Tele-caller, Receptionist | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Painter, Body Maker, Mechanic, Sales Executive, Electrician, Driver, Accessories Fitter, Technician, Assistant Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Billing Clerk | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Administrator, Accountant and Customer Care Executive | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 3 | BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING & VENDING ESTABLISHMENTS | Unskilled: Store Keeper, Peon, Cleaner, Security Guard, Sweeper | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Light Inspector | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Operator | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| 4 | BISCUIT MANUFACTURING | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Helper | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Assistant Mechanic, Market Seller | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Baker, Mechanic, Minder, Mixing Man, Electrician | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Checker, Production Manager | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 5 | BOTTLING AND PACKAGING INDUSTRY | Unskilled: Helper, General Worker, Night Guard, Peon, Security Guard, Sweeper | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Assistant Operator | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Operator, Assistant Manager | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Chemist, Microbiologist and Production Manager | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 6 | CLINICAL ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING PATHOLOGICAL LABORATORIES AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES | Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Ward Boy, Ward Assistant, Ayah, Attendant Durwan, Peon, Security Guard, Housekeeping Assistant, Office Bearer, Canteen Boy, Sweeper | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Lab Assistant, Blood Collector, Male Nursing Attendant, Male Medical Attendant, Trained Ayah, Receptionist, Assistant Cook, Typist | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Nurse, O.T. Assistant, Technician, X-Ray Technician, C.T. Scan Technician, MRI Technician, Laboratory Technician, Dental Technician, Medical Record Keeper, Supervisor, Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Cook | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Senior Nurse, Pathologist, Matron, Dietician, Biochemist, Radiologist | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 7 | CONFECTIONERY AND SWEETS MANUFACTURING | Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Service Man, Peon, Security Guard, Sweeper | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Assistant Mistry, Assistant Karigar, Assistant Cook, Assistant Haluikar. | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Sweet-maker, Mistry, Karigar, Cook, Haluikar, Clerk, Cashier | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Manager | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 8 | CONSUMER CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETIES / MARKETING SOCIETIES | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Durwan | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Duftry | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Clerk, Typist, Accountant, Computer Operator, Office Assistant. | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Manager, Senior Accountant, Supervisor | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 9 | COURIER SERVICE | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Man, Loader | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Assistant Operator, Assistant Customer Care Staff, Assistant System Delivery Man. | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Clerk, Computer Operator, Accountant, Office Assistant, Field Representative, Executive-Business Development, Executive-Operation, Executive-Customer Care, Supervisor, Driver | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Senior Executive, Senior Supervisor | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 10 | EMPLOYMENT IN ENGINEERING UNITS EMPLOYING LESS THAN 50 PERSONS | Unskilled | ₹ 10,383 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,758 | ₹ 375 |
| 11 | ESTABLISHMENTS AS DEFINED UNDER THE SHOPS & ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963 | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Duftry, Assistant Accountant | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Clerk, Typist, Office Assistant, Office Maintenance and Inventory Management Staff, Data Entry Operator, Accountant | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Head Assistant, Senior Accountant, Computer Operator, Research And Development Staff/Executive, Market Research Staff/Executive, Godown-in-Charge, Office Supervisor, Sales Representative/Sales Promotion Employees | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 12 | FLOOR AND WALL TILES MANUFACTURING | Unskilled: Loading and Unloading Worker, Helper, Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Man | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-skilled: Assistant of Tile Maker | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Tile Maker | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Chemist, Designer | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 13 | GARMENTS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY | Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Sweeper, Durwan, Security Guard, General Worker. | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Machine Operator, Computer Operator | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Lock-Stitch Operator | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Checker, Supervisor | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 14 | GLASS INDUSTRY | Unskilled: Annealing Chamber (Coolies), Furnace Coolies, Carrier (Jaliwala) Coolies, General Coolies, Packer, Mason Helper, Batch Coolies (Batch Room Workers), Sweeper, Canteen Boys, Sacha Mazdoor, Chimney Grinder, Lorry Mazdoor | ₹ 10,383 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,758 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Bubbler, Bubbler Holder, Lineman, Airman, Fireman, Helpers, Molters, Blacksmith, Grinder, Polisher, Cook, Sorter, Rulsawala (Neck Maker) | ₹ 11,422 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,732 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Lorry Driver, Fireman Flower (Ord), Helper to Blower, Machine man (Cutter), Machine man (Helper), Cutting off fine Polishing, Machine Operator, Fitter Mechanic, Electrician, Turner, Lather man, Welder | ₹ 12,565 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,806 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Blower, Foreman, Shift-In-Charge | ₹ 13,821 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,988 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 15 | HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS INCLUDING BOARDING HOUSES, EATING HOUSES, CANTEENS, CLUBS AND GUEST HOUSES | Unskilled: Waiter, Washman, Peon, Utility Worker, Helper, Cleaner, Sweeper, Canteen Boy | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Helper of Technician Service, Waiter Grade-I, Steward, Assistant Supervisor | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Cook, Chief Cashier, Accountant, Bar Tender, Assistant Manager | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Manager, Chief Executive | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 16 | ICE CREAM AND CANDY MANUFACTURING | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 17 | ICE FACTORY | Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Cup-filling Worker, Candy Pouching Worker | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Operator, Machine Operator | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| 18 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 19 | JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 20 | LAUNDRIES, LAUNDRY SERVICES, CLEANING & DYEING PLANTS & SHOPS | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 21 | LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTORY | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security man, Checking Man, Packing Man, Production Worker | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Helper of Karigar, Stitcher, Switcher, Laturer | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Karigar, Flooring Lineman, Store-in-Charge | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Designer, Lead Karigar | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 22 | LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 23 | MALLS, MULTIPLEXES, DEPARTMENTAL STORES AND MEGA STORES | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Housekeeping Staff, Washer Man | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Counter Sales Personnel, Assistant Store Keeper, Launderer, Junior/ Assistant Clerk | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Engineering Assistant/Supervisor, Clerk, Office Assistant, Accountant, Cashier | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Office Supervisor / Administrator, Senior Clerk, Checker, Production Manager | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 24 | MANUFACTURE OF RUBBER PRODUCTS | Unskilled | ₹ 10,383 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,758 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi Skilled / Durwan | ₹ 11,422 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,732 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled / Clerk | ₹ 12,565 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,806 | ₹ 454 | ||
| 25 | NON-BANKING PRIVATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | Unskilled: Office Boy, Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Duftry | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Clerk, Executive OIC, Junior Executive, Accountant, Computer Operator | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Manager, Senior Executive | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 26 | PRIVATE HOSPITALS & RESEARCH CENTRES NOT CARRIED ON BY GOVT. OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES | Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Ward Boy, Ward Assistant, Ayah, Attendant, Durwan, Peon, Security Guard, House Keeping Assistant, Office Bearer, Canteen Boy, Sweeper | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Lab Assistant, Blood Collector, Male Nursing Attendant, Male Medical Assistant, Trained Ayah, Receptionist, Assistant Cook, Typist, Plumber, MGPS | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Nurse, O.T. Assistant, Technician, X-Ray Technician, C.T. Scan Technician, MRI Technician, Laboratory Technician, Dental Technician, Medical Record Keeper, Supervisor, Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Cook, Pharmacist | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Senior Nurse, Pathologist, Matron, Dietician, Biochemist, Radiologist, Administrative Executive, Sales and Marketing Executive | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 27 | REFRACTORY INDUSTRY | Unskilled: General Mazdoor/Coolie/Kamin, Loader, Unloader, Porter, Assistant Gardener, Tarman, Stegman, Canteen Boy, Car cleaner, Peon, Durwan, Security Guard | ₹ 10,383 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,758 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Crusher Mazdoor, Line Mazdoor, Grinder, Trolley man, Stamper, Checker, Setter, Semi-skilled Mason, Boiler man, Carpenter, Mixing Attendant, Pump Khalashi | ₹ 11,422 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,732 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Turner, Fitter, Electrician, Moulder, Fireman, Lathe man, Pipe-plant Polisher, Kiln Setter, Tindal Press Operator, Mixing man-cum- Operator, Welder, Gas Cutter, Blacksmith, Pattern Maker, Mill Attendant, Poker man, Junior Clerk, Typist, Compounder, Nurse, Driver, Stock Keeper, Laboratory Assistant | ₹ 12,565 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,806 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Head Mason, Head Carpenter, Head Fitter, Tindal, Shift Moulder, Head Welder, Head Turner, Moulder Supervisor, Mechanical Fitter, Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, Accountant, Supervisor, Security Officer, Foreman, Chemist | ₹ 13,821 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,988 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 28 | ROLLING OF IRON RODS, PLATES, ANGLES ETC. & ROLLING MILLS | Unskilled | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| 29 | SALOONS AND BEAUTY PARLOUR | Unskilled: Helper, Cleaner, Sweeper, Assistant, Housekeeping Staff, Security Guard | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Front Office Employee | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Hair Cutter, Hair Stylist, Skin Specialist, Therapist, Beautician | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Hairdresser, Spa Specialist, Dietician | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
| 30 | SECURITY SERVICES | Unskilled: Security Guard, Watchman, Durwan | ₹ 10,383 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,758 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Ex-Service man Security Guard, Unskilled Supervisor | ₹ 11,422 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,732 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Field Supervisor, Ex-Service man, Field Supervisor, Marketing Personnel, Guard with Fire Arms, Gunman, Marketing Personnel, Clerk, Accountant, Cashier | ₹ 12,565 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,806 | ₹ 454 | ||
| 31 | WOOD WORKS AND FURNITURE INDUSTRY | Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Bearer, Van Puller | ₹ 10,386 | ₹ 399 | ₹ 9,760 | ₹ 375 |
| Semi-Skilled: Assistant Carpenter, Assistant Fitter, Assistant Mistry | ₹ 11,426 | ₹ 439 | ₹ 10,733 | ₹ 413 | ||
| Skilled: Carpenter, Fitting Mistry, Varnishing and Polishing Mistry | ₹ 12,569 | ₹ 483 | ₹ 11,807 | ₹ 454 | ||
| Highly Skilled: Designer | ₹ 13,825 | ₹ 532 | ₹ 12,990 | ₹ 500 | ||
Implementing Areas
Zone A : Areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, Thermal Power Plant areas, including Township Areas.
Zone B : Rest of West Bengal.
Salary / Rates Calculation
To calculate the daily wage rate, divide the monthly wage by 26. The result should be rounded off to the nearest rupee.
Daily Wage = Monthly Wage ÷ 26
To calculate the weekly wage for 6 working days, multiply the daily wage by 6.
Weekly Wage (6 Days) = Daily Wage × 6
Official Notification
West Bengal Minimum Wages Notification January 2026 [PDF]
Official Website
You may visit the official website of Labour Commissionerate, West Bengal, for more details.
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