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Minimum Wages in Tamil Nadu

Access the latest statutory minimum wage rates in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.

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Shops and Establishment

Zone A

106 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Manager 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Sales Manager 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Field Officer 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Development Officer 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Officer in Charge 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Asst Manager 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Accountant 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Supervisor 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Sales Executive 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Purchaser 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Store Keeper 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Agent 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Sales Promotion Employees 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Cashier 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Clerk 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Typist-cum-clerk 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Typist 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Stenographer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Salesman 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Sales Representative 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Auction Bidder 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Tradesman 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Bill writer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Bill Collector 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Booking Clerk 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Bill clerk 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Godown Keeper 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Asst Salesman 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Godown in-charge 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Accounts Assistant 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Receptionist 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Lineman 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Tally clerk 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Weighman 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Security guard 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Driver 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Peon 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Watchman 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Shop Assistant 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Helper 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Packer 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Attender 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Delivery boy 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Messenger 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Lift Operator 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Shop boy 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Water boy 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Sweeper 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Gardner 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Scavenger 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Pharmacist 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Chemist 7390.00 7353.00 ₹567.04 ₹14743.00
Compounder 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Hair Dresser 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Hair Cutter 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Beautician 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Photographer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Photo Artist 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Assistant Photo Artist 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Assistant Photographer 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Watch Mechanic 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Radio Mechanic/Repairer 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Audio and Video Mechanic/Repairer 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Bicycle Fitter 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Optical Mechanic/Grinder/Purchaser 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Refractory Mechanic 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Engraver 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Block maker 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Assistant Engraver 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Painter/Artist 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Electrician/Wireman/ Electrical Repairer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Assistant Wireman 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Mike Operator 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Radiographer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
X-Ray Photographer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Laboratory Technician/Analyst 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Chief Accountant 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Office Superintendent 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Secretary 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Auditor 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Personal Assistant 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Junior Development Officer 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Legal Assistant 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Room Boy 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Canvassar 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Mason 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Plumber 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Painter 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Electrician 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Carpenter 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Polisher 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Rattan Worker 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Technician in Musical Instruments Shop 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in Umbrella shop 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Polisher in Auto-Mobile Dealers shop 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Suitcase/All kinds of Bags and Purse makers (other than leather) 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Operator in Petrol Bunks 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Photo Frame Worker and Cutter 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Skilled labour in Lift Installing Establishments 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Air-condition Plant Operator 6880.00 7353.00 ₹547.42 ₹14233.00
Fruit Juice and Lassi makers in shops 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Engraver in Steel and Aluminium Vessels Shops 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Firewood Cutter in Fire-Wood Shop 6767.00 7353.00 ₹543.08 ₹14120.00
Tyre grinder in tyre resoling, retreading and tube vulcanizing shops 6829.00 7353.00 ₹545.46 ₹14182.00
Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing, measuring loading and unloading in pandagasalai, warehouse, godown, store room and hill produce merchant shops 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
General workers in all shops and commercial establishments other than in Administration and Clerical Cadre and who are not covered in any of the above categories. 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00

Zone B

106 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Manager 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Sales Manager 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Field Officer 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Development Officer 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Officer in Charge 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Asst Manager 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Accountant 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Supervisor 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Sales Executive 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Purchaser 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Store Keeper 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Agent 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Sales Promotion Employees 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Cashier 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Clerk 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Typist-cum-clerk 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Typist 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Stenographer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Salesman 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Sales Representative 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Auction Bidder 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Tradesman 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Bill writer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Bill Collector 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Booking Clerk 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Bill clerk 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Godown Keeper 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Asst Salesman 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Godown in-charge 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Accounts Assistant 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Receptionist 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Lineman 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Tally clerk 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Weighman 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Security guard 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Driver 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Peon 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Watchman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Shop Assistant 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Helper 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Packer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Attender 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Delivery boy 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Messenger 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Lift Operator 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Shop boy 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Water boy 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Sweeper 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Gardner 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Scavenger 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Pharmacist 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Chemist 7328.00 7353.00 ₹564.65 ₹14681.00
Compounder 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Hair Dresser 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Hair Cutter 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Beautician 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Photographer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Photo Artist 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Assistant Photo Artist 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Assistant Photographer 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Watch Mechanic 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Radio Mechanic/Repairer 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Audio and Video Mechanic/Repairer 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Bicycle Fitter 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Optical Mechanic/Grinder/Purchaser 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Refractory Mechanic 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Engraver 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Block maker 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Assistant Engraver 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Painter/Artist 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Electrician/Wireman/ Electrical Repairer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Assistant Wireman 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Mike Operator 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Radiographer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
X-Ray Photographer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Laboratory Technician/Analyst 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Chief Accountant 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Office Superintendent 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Secretary 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Auditor 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Personal Assistant 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Junior Development Officer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Legal Assistant 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Room Boy 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Canvassar 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Mason 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Plumber 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Painter 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Electrician 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Carpenter 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Polisher 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Rattan Worker 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Technician in Musical Instruments Shop 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in Umbrella shop 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Polisher in Auto-Mobile Dealers shop 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Suitcase/All kinds of Bags and Purse makers (other than leather) 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Operator in Petrol Bunks 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Photo Frame Worker and Cutter 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Skilled labour in Lift Installing Establishments 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Air-condition Plant Operator 6815.00 7353.00 ₹544.92 ₹14168.00
Fruit Juice and Lassi makers in shops 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Engraver in steel and aluminium vessels shops 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Firewood Cutter in Fire-Wood Shop 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Tyre grinder in tyre resoling, retreading and tube vulcanizing shops 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing, measuring loading and unloading in pandagasalai, warehouse, godown, store room and hill produce merchant shops 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
General workers in all shops and commercial establishments other than in Administration and Clerical Cadre and who are not covered in any of the above categories. 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00

Zone C

106 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Manager 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Sales Manager 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Field Officer 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Development Officer 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Officer in Charge 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Asst Manager 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Accountant 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Supervisor 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Sales Executive 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Purchaser 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Store Keeper 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Agent 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Sales Promotion Employees 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Cashier 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Clerk 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Typist-cum-clerk 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Typist 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Stenographer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Salesman 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Sales Representative 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Auction Bidder 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Tradesman 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Bill writer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Bill Collector 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Booking Clerk 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Bill clerk 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Godown Keeper 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Asst Salesman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Godown in-charge 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Accounts Assistant 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Receptionist 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Lineman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Tally clerk 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Weighman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Security guard 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Driver 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Peon 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Watchman 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Shop Assistant 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Helper 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Packer 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Attender 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Delivery boy 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Messenger 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Lift Operator 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Shop boy 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Water boy 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Sweeper 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Gardner 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Scavenger 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Pharmacist 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Chemist 7264.00 7353.00 ₹562.19 ₹14617.00
Compounder 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Hair Dresser 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Hair Cutter 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Beautician 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Photographer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Photo Artist 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Assistant Photo Artist 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Assistant Photographer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Watch Mechanic 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Radio Mechanic/Repairer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Audio and Video Mechanic/Repairer 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Bicycle Fitter 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Optical Mechanic/Grinder/Purchaser 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Refractory Mechanic 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Engraver 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Block maker 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Assistant Engraver 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Painter/Artist 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Electrician/Wireman/ Electrical Repairer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Assistant Wireman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Mike Operator 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Radiographer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
X-Ray Photographer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Laboratory Technician/Analyst 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Chief Accountant 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Office Superintendent 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Secretary 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Auditor 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Personal Assistant 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Junior Development Officer 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Legal Assistant 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Room Boy 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Canvassar 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Mason 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Plumber 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Painter 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Electrician 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Carpenter 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Polisher 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Rattan Worker 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Technician in Musical Instruments Shop 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in Umbrella shop 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Polisher in Auto-Mobile Dealers shop 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Suitcase/All kinds of Bags and Purse makers (other than leather) 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Operator in Petrol Bunks 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
Photo Frame Worker and Cutter 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Skilled labour in Lift Installing Establishments 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Air-condition Plant Operator 6753.00 7353.00 ₹542.54 ₹14106.00
Fruit Juice and Lassi makers in shops 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Engraver in steel and aluminium vessels shops 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Firewood Cutter in Fire-Wood Shop 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Tyre grinder in tyre resoling, retreading and tube vulcanizing shops 6680.00 7353.00 ₹539.73 ₹14033.00
Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing, measuring loading and unloading in pandagasalai, warehouse, godown, store room and hill produce merchant shops 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00
General workers in all shops and commercial establishments other than in Administration and Clerical Cadre and who are not covered in any of the above categories. 6541.00 7353.00 ₹534.38 ₹13894.00

Zone D

106 Categories
Category / Skill Level Basic (₹) VDA / DA (₹) Total (₹/day) Total (₹/month)
Manager 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Sales Manager 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Field Officer 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Development Officer 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Officer in Charge 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Asst Manager 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Accountant 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Supervisor 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Sales Executive 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Purchaser 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Store Keeper 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Agent 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Sales Promotion Employees 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Cashier 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Clerk 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Typist-cum-clerk 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Typist 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Stenographer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Salesman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Sales Representative 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Auction Bidder 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Tradesman 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Bill writer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Bill Collector 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Booking Clerk 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Bill clerk 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Godown Keeper 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Asst Salesman 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Godown in-charge 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Accounts Assistant 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Receptionist 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Lineman 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Tally clerk 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Weighman 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Security guard 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Driver 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Peon 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Watchman 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Shop Assistant 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Helper 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Packer 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Attender 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Delivery boy 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Messenger 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Lift Operator 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Shop boy 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Water boy 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Sweeper 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Gardner 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Scavenger 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Pharmacist 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Chemist 7214.00 7353.00 ₹560.27 ₹14567.00
Compounder 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Hair Dresser 6675.00 7353.00 ₹539.54 ₹14028.00
Hair Cutter 6675.00 7353.00 ₹539.54 ₹14028.00
Beautician 6675.00 7353.00 ₹539.54 ₹14028.00
Photographer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Photo Artist 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Assistant Photo Artist 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Assistant Photographer 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Watch Mechanic 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Radio Mechanic/Repairer 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Audio and Video Mechanic/Repairer 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Bicycle Fitter 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Optical Mechanic/Grinder/Purchaser 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Refractory Mechanic 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Engraver 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Block maker 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Assistant Engraver 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Painter/Artist 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Electrician/Wireman/ Electrical Repairer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Assistant Wireman 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Mike Operator 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Radiographer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
X-Ray Photographer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Laboratory Technician/Analyst 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Chief Accountant 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Office Superintendent 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Secretary 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Auditor 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Personal Assistant 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Junior Development Officer 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Legal Assistant 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Room Boy 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Canvassar 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Mason 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Plumber 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Painter 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Electrician 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Carpenter 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Polisher 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Rattan Worker 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Technician in Musical Instruments Shop 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Umbrella Fitting, Stitching and Cutting in Umbrella shop 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Polisher in Auto-Mobile Dealers shop 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Suitcase/All kinds of Bags and Purse makers (other than leather) 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Operator in Petrol Bunks 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
Photo Frame Worker and Cutter 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Skilled labour in Lift Installing Establishments 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Air-condition Plant Operator 6691.00 7353.00 ₹540.15 ₹14044.00
Fruit Juice and Lassi makers in shops 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Engraver in steel and aluminium vessels shops 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Firewood Cutter in Fire-Wood Shop 6553.00 7353.00 ₹534.85 ₹13906.00
Tyre grinder in tyre resoling, retreading and tube vulcanizing shops 6619.00 7353.00 ₹537.38 ₹13972.00
Workers engaged in drying, storing, washing, measuring loading and unloading in pandagasalai, warehouse, godown, store room and hill produce merchant shops 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00
General workers in all shops and commercial establishments other than in Administration and Clerical Cadre and who are not covered in any of the above categories. 6470.00 7353.00 ₹531.65 ₹13823.00

Code on Wages, 2019 — Compliance Checklist for Tamil Nadu

  • 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 Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu Labour Commissioner to prevent cumulative interest and penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tamil Nadu Minimum Wages

What is the latest minimum wage in Tamil Nadu for Unskilled and Skilled workers in 2026?

Under the latest notification (For the period - 1st Apr, 2026), the statutory minimum wage in Tamil Nadu for Unskilled workers is approximately as per statutory notifications, and for Skilled workers is approximately ₹14,233 per month (₹547.42/day). These rates include both Basic Pay and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).

Who is covered under minimum wage notifications in Tamil Nadu?

With the enactment of the Code on Wages, 2019, statutory minimum wage protections in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?

The Labour Department of Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?

Paying wages below the statutory floor in Tamil Nadu 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.