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Minimum Wages in Andhra Pradesh

Access the latest statutory minimum wage rates in Andhra Pradesh for 2026, governed by the Code on Wages, 2019. Review detailed skill-wise (Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled) and zone-wise salary structures, including Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) updates, to ensure 100% HR and payroll compliance across commercial establishments, factories, and IT/ITES sectors in Andhra Pradesh.

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Shops and Establishment

Zone I

39 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer 5557.00 8947.20 - ₹14504.20
Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths 3886.00 8947.20 - ₹12833.20
Computer Operator 3886.00 8947.20 - ₹12833.20
Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman 4102.00 8947.20 - ₹13049.20
Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier 3700.00 8947.20 - ₹12647.20
Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser 4722.00 8947.20 - ₹13669.20
Photo Frame Worker 3757.00 8947.20 - ₹12704.20
Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator 4722.00 8947.20 - ₹13669.20
Goldsmith 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
A/c.Plant Operator 4102.00 8947.20 - ₹13049.20
Washerman (Laundry) 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Manager/ Shop Incharge 4722.00 8947.20 - ₹13669.20
Helper/ Pressman 3700.00 8947.20 - ₹12647.20
Clerk/ Bill Writer 4102.00 8947.20 - ₹13049.20
Manager/Shop Incharge 4722.00 8947.20 - ₹13669.20
Helper 3700.00 8947.20 - ₹12647.20
Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Weighman/ Kolgari 3886.00 8947.20 - ₹12833.20
Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard 3700.00 8947.20 - ₹12647.20
Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer 5557.00 8947.20 - ₹14504.20
Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator 4102.00 8947.20 - ₹13049.20
Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees 4722.00 8947.20 - ₹13669.20
Helper/ Pressman 3757.00 8947.20 - ₹12704.20
Cutter Master 4722.00 8947.20 - ₹13669.20
Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Type Writing Instructor 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Security Guard 3700.00 8947.20 - ₹12647.20
Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services 7500.00 8997.75 - ₹16497.75
Security Officer - Employment In Security Services 7500.00 8997.75 - ₹16497.75
Field Officer - Employment In Security Services 7500.00 8997.75 - ₹16497.75
Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 7000.00 8997.75 - ₹15997.75
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 7000.00 8997.75 - ₹15997.75
Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services 7000.00 8997.75 - ₹15997.75
Head Guard - Employment In Security Services 7000.00 8997.75 - ₹15997.75
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 6500.00 8997.75 - ₹15497.75
Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services 6500.00 8997.75 - ₹15497.75
Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services 5000.00 8997.75 - ₹13997.75

Zone II

38 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer 5357.00 8947.20 - ₹14304.20
Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths 3757.00 8947.20 - ₹12704.20
Computer Operator 3757.00 8947.20 - ₹12704.20
Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman 3886.00 8947.20 - ₹12833.20
Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier 3370.00 8947.20 - ₹12317.20
Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Photo Frame Worker 3370.00 8947.20 - ₹12317.20
Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Goldsmith 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
A/c.Plant Operator 4062.00 8947.20 - ₹13009.20
Washerman (Laundry) 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Manager/ Shop Incharge 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Helper/ Pressman 3370.00 8947.20 - ₹12317.20
Clerk/ Bill Writer 3886.00 8947.20 - ₹12833.20
Manager/Shop Incharge 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Helper 3370.00 8947.20 - ₹12317.20
Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Weighman/ Kolgari 3757.00 8947.20 - ₹12704.20
Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard 3370.00 8947.20 - ₹12317.20
Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer 5138.00 8947.20 - ₹14085.20
Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator 3886.00 8947.20 - ₹12833.20
Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees 4520.00 8947.20 - ₹13467.20
Cutter Master 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Type Writing Instructor 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Security Guard 3370.00 8947.20 - ₹12317.20
Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman 4302.00 8947.20 - ₹13249.20
Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services 6500.00 8997.75 - ₹15497.75
Security Officer - Employment In Security Services 6500.00 8997.75 - ₹15497.75
Field Officer - Employment In Security Services 6500.00 8997.75 - ₹15497.75
Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 6000.00 8997.75 - ₹14997.75
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 6000.00 8997.75 - ₹14997.75
Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services 6000.00 8997.75 - ₹14997.75
Head Guard - Employment In Security Services 6000.00 8997.75 - ₹14997.75
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 5500.00 8997.75 - ₹14497.75
Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services 5500.00 8997.75 - ₹14497.75
Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services 4250.00 8997.75 - ₹13247.75

Zone III

10 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services 5000.00 8997.75 - ₹13997.75
Security Officer - Employment In Security Services 5000.00 8997.75 - ₹13997.75
Field Officer - Employment In Security Services 5000.00 8997.75 - ₹13997.75
Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 4500.00 8997.75 - ₹13497.75
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 4500.00 8997.75 - ₹13497.75
Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services 4500.00 8997.75 - ₹13497.75
Head Guard - Employment In Security Services 4500.00 8997.75 - ₹13497.75
Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services 4250.00 8997.75 - ₹13247.75
Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services 4250.00 8997.75 - ₹13247.75
Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services 4000.00 8997.75 - ₹12997.75

Code on Wages, 2019 — Compliance Checklist for Andhra Pradesh

  • 50% Basic Salary Mandate: Under the Code on Wages, Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance must constitute at least 50% of the total Cost to Company (CTC). Check your salary structures against these minimum wage floors.
  • Universal Coverage: Statutory wage floors apply to all personnel in Andhra Pradesh, including contract labor, part-time staff, and administrative workers.
  • Timely VDA Updates: Ensure your payroll software or HR team updates VDA rates immediately upon official release by the Andhra Pradesh Labour Commissioner to prevent cumulative interest and penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions — Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages

What is the latest minimum wage in Andhra Pradesh for Unskilled and Skilled workers in 2026?

Under the latest notification (For the period - 1st Apr, 2026), the statutory minimum wage in Andhra Pradesh for Unskilled workers is approximately as per statutory notifications, and for Skilled workers is approximately as per statutory notifications. These rates include both Basic Pay and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).

Who is covered under minimum wage notifications in Andhra Pradesh?

With the enactment of the Code on Wages, 2019, statutory minimum wage protections in Andhra Pradesh extend universally to all employees across organized and unorganized sectors, including shops, commercial establishments, IT/ITES companies, manufacturing units, and contractors, irrespective of wage ceilings.

How is VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) revised in Andhra Pradesh?

The Labour Department of Andhra Pradesh periodically reviews and revises Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) based on fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). Employers must adjust payroll and CTC structures automatically upon release of official VDA notifications.

What are the legal consequences of paying below minimum wages in Andhra Pradesh?

Paying wages below the statutory floor in Andhra Pradesh violates Section 54 of the Code on Wages, 2019. Employers face financial penalties up to ₹50,000 for initial violations, and repeat offences within five years can lead to imprisonment for up to 3 months and fines up to ₹1,00,000, along with liability to pay up to 10 times the deficient wage amount as compensation to employees.