The Government of Meghalaya has revised the minimum wages for all 29 scheduled employments, with the revised rates coming into effect from 1st April 2025. The official notification announcing this revision was issued on 21st July 2025. The notification can be accessed and downloaded using the link provided below.
It is essential for both employers and employees to understand the revised minimum wage structure to ensure compliance with the applicable labour laws in the state.
The revised minimum wages set by the Government of Meghalaya are intended to enhance the welfare and standard of living of workers across various sectors.
| Category of Employment | Minimum Wage Per Day | Minimum Wage Per Month |
| Unskilled | ₹ 541.00 | ₹ 14066.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 583.00 | ₹ 15158.00 |
| Skilled | ₹ 624.00 | ₹ 16224.00 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 665.00 | ₹ 17290.00 |
Explanation
Unskilled : Means work which involves simple operation, little or no skill or experience in the job.
Semi-Skilled : Means work which involves some degree of skill and competence acquired through experience on the job which is capable of being performed under the supervision and guidance of skilled employees and includes unskilled supervisory works.
Skilled : Means work which involves skill or competence acquired through experience on the job or through training as apprentice in a technical or vocational institute and the performance of which calls for initiative and judgement.
Highly Skilled: Means expert in the work requiring great skills.
List of 29 Schedule Employments
The 29 scheduled employments covered under the revised minimum wages are as follows:
- Agriculture
- Construction and maintenance of Buildings including Public Health Engineering, etc.,
- Stone Crushing and Breaking Operations
- Construction, Generation and Distribution of Powers, Water Supply, Land Development Excavation and Reclamation
- Sericulture & Weaving
- Fruit Preservation
- Soil Conservation
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
- Forest
- Local Authority
- Public Motor Transport
- Saw Mill
- Plywood Industry
- Motor Workshops
- Furniture Industry
- Bakery
- Shops and Establishment
- Printing Press
- Sales, Distribution and Handling of Petroleum Products
- Steel Fabrication and Concrete Products Induding Brick Making
- Tailoring
- Wax and Candle industry
- Hotels and Restaurants
- Mines and Minerals
- Safai Karamcharis
- Employment in Registered Factories Not Elsewhere Classified
- Employment under Government Authority (Casual Contingency Employee)
- Domestic Workers
- Security Guard
Salary/Rates Calculation
To calculate the Monthly salary, you must multiply the Minimum Wage Per Day by 26.
- Monthly Salary = Minimum Wage Per Day X 26
Download Official Notification
Meghalaya Minimum Wages Notification April 2025 (PDF)
Official Website
You may visit the official website of the Labour Commissionerate, Meghalaya, for more details.
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