The Maharashtra government has revised the minimum wages for employees working under Shops and Establishments, effective from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The Deputy Labour Commissioner, Mumbai, has officially announced this update through a notification.
If you are working in Maharashtra, it’s essential to stay informed about these changes to ensure you receive fair wages.
Updated Minimum Wages for Shops & Establishments in Maharashtra (January 2025 – June 2025)
On February 20, 2025, the Labour Commissioner’s Office issued a notification regarding the increase in Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). As per the latest revision:
- The VDA has been increased from ₹ 3,250.00 per month to ₹ 3,614.00 per month, reflecting a hike of ₹ 364.00 per month.
This revision directly impacts the wages of employees under the Shops and Establishments category across Maharashtra.
For a detailed breakdown of the revised minimum wages, refer to the full article.
| Zone | Class of Employment | Basic Per Month | VDA Per Month | Total Per Month | Total Per Day |
| Zone I | Skilled | ₹ 11,632.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 15,246.00 | ₹ 586.38 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 10,856.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 14,470.00 | ₹ 556.54 | |
| Unskilled | ₹ 10,021.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,635.00 | ₹ 524.42 | |
| Zone II | Skilled | ₹ 11,036.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 14,650.00 | ₹ 563.46 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 10,260.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,874.00 | ₹ 533.62 | |
| Unskilled | ₹ 9,425.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,039.00 | ₹ 501.50 | |
| Zone III | Skilled | ₹ 10,440.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 14,054.00 | ₹ 540.54 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 9,664.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 13,278.00 | ₹ 510.69 | |
| Unskilled | ₹ 8,828.00 | ₹ 3,614.00 | ₹ 12,442.00 | ₹ 478.54 |
Salary/Rates Calculation
For the calculation of Per Day Salary (Daily Rates), you have to divide the Total Per Month by 26.
- Per Day Salary (Daily Rates) = Total Per Month ÷ 26
Official Notification
Maharashtra Revised Minimum Wages Notification January 2025 [PDF]
Note: To check the revised minimum wages for other scheduled employment categories in Maharashtra, please refer to the official notification.
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