Minimum Wages in West Bengal have been increased w.e.f. 01 January 2022 by the State Government. If you are an employee working in any Private Organisation in West Bengal then you should know about the Minimum Wages.
Let us know, what are the Minimum Wages of employees working in different categories.
Latest Minimum Wages in West Bengal From 01 January 2022
Ms. Sharmila Khatua, Additional Labour Commissioner, West Bengal issued the Notification on 31 January 2022 of increased Minimum Wages in West Bengal. According to this, Minimum Wages have been increased and are applicable for employment which is defined under Shops & Establishment Act, 1963. Minimum Wages w.e.f. 01 January 2022 will be as follows.
| Class of Employment | Zone | Total Per Day | Total Per Month |
| Unskilled | A | Rs. 342.00 | Rs. 8904.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | A | Rs. 377.00 | Rs. 9795.00 |
| Skilled | A | Rs. 414.00 | Rs. 10775.00 |
| Highly Skilled | A | Rs. 456.00 | Rs. 11852.00 |
| Unskilled | B | Rs. 308.00 | Rs. 8005.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | B | Rs. 339.00 | Rs. 8803.00 |
| Skilled | B | Rs. 372.00 | Rs. 9685.00 |
| Highly Skilled | B | Rs. 410.00 | Rs. 10655.00 |
Salary/Rates Calculation :
For the calculation of 1 day’s salary (Daily Rates), you have to divide the Total Per Month by 26.
- 1 Day Salary (Daily Rates) =Total Per Month / 26
For the calculation of 6 days’ salary (Weekly Rates), you have to multiply the Total Per Day by 6.
- 6 Days Salary (Weekly Rates) = Total Per Day X 6
Official Notification
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