The Gujarat Government has recently updated the minimum wages in the state, with the revised rates set to take effect from October 1, 2023. Below, you’ll find comprehensive information regarding these updated minimum wage rates. Please read on for a thorough understanding of the changes.
Revised Minimum Wages in Gujarat From 01 October 2023
The Gujarat Government has recently updated the minimum wage rates, effective from October 1, 2023. These revised minimum wages are applicable to all employees in the Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, and Skilled categories across 46 Scheduled Employments throughout the state of Gujarat. The adjustments in rates have been made in alignment with the average cost of living index.
On September 30, 2023, an official notification by the Labour Commissioner was issued, specifying the revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at ₹21.00.
For the period between October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, the minimum wages in Gujarat will stand as follows:
| Class of Employment | Zone | Basic Per Day | VDA Per Day | Total Per Day | Total Per Month |
| Unskilled | I | ₹ 452.00 | ₹ 21.00 | ₹ 473.00 | ₹ 12298.00 |
| Unskilled | II | ₹ 441.00 | ₹ 21.00 | ₹ 462.00 | ₹ 12012.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | I | ₹ 462.00 | ₹ 21.00 | ₹ 483.00 | ₹ 12558.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | II | ₹ 452.00 | ₹ 21.00 | ₹ 473.00 | ₹ 12298.00 |
| Skilled | I | ₹ 474.00 | ₹ 21.00 | ₹ 495.00 | ₹ 12870.80 |
| Skilled | II | ₹ 462.00 | ₹ 21.00 | ₹ 483.00 | ₹ 12558.00 |
Explanation
Zone-I : Zone-I shall comprise the area in the State of Gujarat within the limits of the Municipal Corporation as constituted under the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 and the areas within the limits of the Municipality as constituted under the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963 and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of concerned Urban Development Authority and Nagar Palika.
Zone-II : Zone-II shall comprise all the areas in the State of Gujarat other than those included in Zone-I.
Salary Calculation
For the calculation of the Total Per Month / Monthly Salary, you have to multiply the Total Per Day by 26.
- Total Per Month / Monthly Salary = Total Per Day X 26
Official Notification
Gujarat Minimum Wages Notification October 2023 (PDF)
Official Website
For more details, you may visit the Official Website of Labour and Employment Department of Gujarat.
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