As per the latest Cost of Living Index (CPI) Notification No. G/3186486/2026, issued by the Commissioner of Labour, Andhra Pradesh, on 23 March 2026, the average CPI applicable as on 1 April 2026 is 1,923 points for Shops and Establishments and Security Services, reflecting an increase of 37 points.
Calculation of Revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) – April 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Average Consumer Price Index Number (Jan 2025 – Jun 2025) | 1886 Points |
| Average Consumer Price Index Number (Jul 2025 – Dec 2025) | 1923 Points |
| Increased Average CPI | 1923 – 1886 = 37 Points |
| Shops and Establishments | |
| Rate of VDA | ₹ 6.40 per point |
| Increased Payable VDA | ₹ 6.40 × 37 = ₹ 236.80 |
| Last Payable VDA per Month (from Oct 2025 – Mar 2026) | ₹ 8,710.40 |
| Total Payable VDA per Month (from Apr 2026 – Sep 2026) | ₹ 8,710.40 + ₹ 236.80 = ₹ 8,947.20 |
| Security Services | |
| Rate of VDA | ₹ 6.75 per point |
| Increased Payable VDA | ₹ 6.75 × 37 = ₹ 249.75 |
| Last Payable VDA per Month (from Oct 2025 – Mar 2026) | ₹ 8,748.00 |
| Total Payable VDA per Month (from Apr 2026 – Sep 2026) | ₹ 8,748.00 + ₹ 249.75 = ₹ 8,997.75 |
Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages for Shops and Establishments and Security Services (April 2026 to September 2026)
The minimum wages for Shops and Establishments and Security Services in Andhra Pradesh for the period from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 are as follows:
| Category of Employee | Zone | Category | Basic Per Month | VDA Per Month | Total Per Month |
| Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 5,557.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 14,504.20 |
| Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 5,357.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 14,304.20 |
| Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vendor in Milk Booths | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vendor in Milk Booths | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 3,757.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,704.20 |
| Computer Operator | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Computer Operator | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 3,757.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,704.20 |
| Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 4,102.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,049.20 |
| Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 3,700.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,647.20 |
| Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 4,722.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,669.20 |
| Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Photo Frame Worker | Zone I | Others | ₹ 3,757.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,704.20 |
| Photo Frame Worker | Zone II | Others | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator | Zone I | Others | ₹ 4,722.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,669.20 |
| Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator | Zone II | Others | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Goldsmith | Zone I | Others | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Goldsmith | Zone II | Others | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| A/c.Plant Operator | Zone I | Others | ₹ 4,102.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,049.20 |
| A/c.Plant Operator | Zone II | Others | ₹ 4,062.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,009.20 |
| Washerman (Laundry) | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Washerman (Laundry) | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Manager/ Shop Incharge | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 4,722.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,669.20 |
| Manager/ Shop Incharge | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 3,700.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,647.20 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Clerk/ Bill Writer | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 4,102.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,049.20 |
| Clerk/ Bill Writer | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Manager/Shop Incharge | Zone I | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | ₹ 4,722.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,669.20 |
| Manager/Shop Incharge | Zone II | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Helper | Zone I | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | ₹ 3,700.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,647.20 |
| Helper | Zone II | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician | Zone I | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician | Zone II | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Weighman/ Kolgari | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Weighman/ Kolgari | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,757.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,704.20 |
| Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,700.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,647.20 |
| Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 5,557.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 14,504.20 |
| Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 5,138.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 14,085.20 |
| Computer Operator | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Computer Operator | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,757.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,704.20 |
| Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 4,102.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,049.20 |
| Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 3,886.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,833.20 |
| Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 4,722.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,669.20 |
| Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone I | Tailoring Establishments | ₹ 3,757.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,704.20 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone II | Tailoring Establishments | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Cutter Master | Zone I | Tailoring Establishments | ₹ 4,722.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,669.20 |
| Cutter Master | Zone II | Tailoring Establishments | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/Stitcher | Zone I | Tailoring Establishments | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/Stitcher | Zone II | Tailoring Establishments | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Type Writing Instructor | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Type Writing Instructor | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Security Guard | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 3,700.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,647.20 |
| Security Guard | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 3,370.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 12,317.20 |
| Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman | Zone I | Shops | ₹ 4,520.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,467.20 |
| Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman | Zone II | Shops | ₹ 4,302.00 | ₹ 8,947.20 | ₹ 13,249.20 |
| Security Supervisor – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Highly Skilled | ₹ 7,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 16,497.75 |
| Security Supervisor – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Highly Skilled | ₹ 6,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,497.75 |
| Security Supervisor – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Highly Skilled | ₹ 5,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,997.75 |
| Security Officer – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Highly Skilled | ₹ 7,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 16,497.75 |
| Security Officer – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Highly Skilled | ₹ 6,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,497.75 |
| Security Officer – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Highly Skilled | ₹ 5,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,997.75 |
| Field Officer – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Highly Skilled | ₹ 7,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 16,497.75 |
| Field Officer – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Highly Skilled | ₹ 6,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,497.75 |
| Field Officer – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Highly Skilled | ₹ 5,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,997.75 |
| Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | ₹ 7,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,997.75 |
| Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | ₹ 6,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 14,997.75 |
| Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | ₹ 4,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,497.75 |
| Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | ₹ 7,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,997.75 |
| Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | ₹ 6,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 14,997.75 |
| Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | ₹ 4,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,497.75 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | ₹ 7,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,997.75 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | ₹ 6,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 14,997.75 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | ₹ 4,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,497.75 |
| Head Guard – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | ₹ 7,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,997.75 |
| Head Guard – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | ₹ 6,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 14,997.75 |
| Head Guard – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | ₹ 4,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,497.75 |
| Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Semi-skilled | ₹ 6,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,497.75 |
| Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Semi-skilled | ₹ 5,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 14,497.75 |
| Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Semi-skilled | ₹ 4,250.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,247.75 |
| Security Guards with Arms – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Semi-skilled | ₹ 6,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 15,497.75 |
| Security Guards with Arms – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Semi-skilled | ₹ 5,500.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 14,497.75 |
| Security Guards with Arms – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Semi-skilled | ₹ 4,250.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,247.75 |
| Security Guards without Arms – Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Un-skilled | ₹ 5,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,997.75 |
| Security Guards without Arms – Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Un-skilled | ₹ 4,250.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 13,247.75 |
| Security Guards without Arms – Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Un-skilled | ₹ 4,000.00 | ₹ 8,997.75 | ₹ 12,997.75 |
Salary Calculation
To calculate the 1-day salary (daily rate), divide the total monthly wage by 26, since monthly wages are generally calculated based on 26 working days (excluding 4 weekly holidays).
1 Day Salary (Daily Rate) = Total Monthly Wage ÷ 26
Official Notification
Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages CPI Notification April 2026 (PDF)
Official Website
You may check the official website of Andhra Pradesh e-Gazette for more details.
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