The Government of Bihar has revised the minimum wages along with the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled workers, effective from 01 October 2026. The revised wage rates will remain applicable until 31 March 2027, with total daily wages varying between ₹443 and ₹682, depending on the skill category of the workers.
| Class of Employment | Basic Per Day | Basic Per Month | VDA Per Day | VDA Per Month | Total Per Day | Total Per Month |
| Unskilled | ₹ 436.00 | ₹ 11336.00 | ₹ 7.00 | ₹ 182.00 | ₹ 443.00 | ₹ 11518.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 452.00 | ₹ 11752.00 | ₹ 7.00 | ₹ 182.00 | ₹ 459.00 | ₹ 11934.00 |
| Skilled | ₹ 551.00 | ₹ 14326.00 | ₹ 9.00 | ₹ 234.00 | ₹ 560.00 | ₹ 14560.00 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 672.00 | ₹ 17472.00 | ₹ 10.00 | ₹ 260.00 | ₹ 682.00 | ₹ 17732.00 |
Key Highlights of Bihar Minimum Wage Revision (October 2026)
1. Effective Date: The revised minimum wage rates under the Code on Wages, 2019, are effective from 01 October 2026.
2. Provisional Rates: The revised wage rates have been calculated provisionally based on the average All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI). Ex-post facto approval will be obtained from the State Advisory Board following its constitution.
3. Monthly and Daily Wage Calculation: Monthly minimum wages are calculated by dividing the monthly wage by 26 to arrive at the daily wage rate. Similarly, daily wages are converted into monthly wages by multiplying the daily rate by 26.
4. Weekly Rest Day: The revised minimum wage rates include remuneration payable to employees for the weekly rest day falling within a period of seven days.
5. Overtime Wages: Employees working on weekly rest days or performing overtime work on any other day are entitled to overtime wages in accordance with Rules 6 and 7 of the Code on Wages (Bihar) Rules, 2026.
6. Equal Remuneration: Male and female workers are entitled to equal wages for performing the same work or work of a similar nature.
Official Notification
Bihar Minimum Wages Notification October 2026 (PDF)
Official Website
For more details, you may visit the Official Website of the Labour Resources Department, Bihar.
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