The Government of Karnataka has revised the minimum wages for various scheduled employments in the State with effect from 22 May 2026. The updated minimum wage rates for employees working in Shops and Commercial Establishments are as follows.
| Skill category | Zone-1Â | Zone-2 | Zone-3 | |||
| Per Day | Per Month | Per Day | Per Month | Per Day | Per Month | |
| Highly Skilled | 1316.36 | 34225.42 | 1196.69 | 31114.02 | 1087.90 | 28285.47 |
| Skilled | 1196.69 | 31114.02 | 1087.90 | 28285.47 | 989.00 | 25714.07 |
| Semi-Skilled | 1087.90 | 28285.47 | 989.00 | 25714.07 | 899.09 | 23376.43 |
| Unskilled | 989.00 | 25714.07 | 899.09 | 23376.43 | 817.36 | 21251.30 |
Zone Classifications in Karnataka Minimum Wages
- Zone-1: Areas falling under the jurisdiction of Greater Bangalore Authority.
- Zone-2: Other Municipal Corporations of the state and all District Headquarters.
- Zone-3: All other areas except those mentioned in Zone-1 and Zone-2.
Official Notification
Karnataka Minimum Wage Notification May 2026
Official Website
You can visit the Official Website for more details.
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