Minimum Wages in Telangana
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Access the latest statutory minimum wage rates in Telangana 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 Telangana.
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Shops and Establishment
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Unskilled | 16000.00 | - | ₹615.38 | ₹16000.00 |
| Semi Skilled | 17000.00 | - | ₹653.85 | ₹17000.00 |
| Skilled | 18500.00 | - | ₹711.54 | ₹18500.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 20000.00 | - | ₹769.23 | ₹20000.00 |
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Unskilled | 15000.00 | - | ₹576.92 | ₹15000.00 |
| Semi Skilled | 16000.00 | - | ₹615.38 | ₹16000.00 |
| Skilled | 17500.00 | - | ₹673.08 | ₹17500.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 19000.00 | - | ₹730.77 | ₹19000.00 |
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Unskilled | 14000.00 | - | ₹538.46 | ₹14000.00 |
| Semi Skilled | 15000.00 | - | ₹576.92 | ₹15000.00 |
| Skilled | 16500.00 | - | ₹634.62 | ₹16500.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 18000.00 | - | ₹692.31 | ₹18000.00 |
Shops and Establishment
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Unskilled | 16000.00 | - | ₹615.38 | ₹16000.00 |
| Semi Skilled | 17000.00 | - | ₹653.85 | ₹17000.00 |
| Skilled | 18500.00 | - | ₹711.54 | ₹18500.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 20000.00 | - | ₹769.23 | ₹20000.00 |
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Unskilled | 15000.00 | - | ₹576.92 | ₹15000.00 |
| Semi Skilled | 16000.00 | - | ₹615.38 | ₹16000.00 |
| Skilled | 17500.00 | - | ₹673.08 | ₹17500.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 19000.00 | - | ₹730.77 | ₹19000.00 |
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Unskilled | 14000.00 | - | ₹538.46 | ₹14000.00 |
| Semi Skilled | 15000.00 | - | ₹576.92 | ₹15000.00 |
| Skilled | 16500.00 | - | ₹634.62 | ₹16500.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 18000.00 | - | ₹692.31 | ₹18000.00 |
Shops and Establishment
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programme | 5557 | 9062.4 | ₹562.28461538462 | ₹14619.4 |
| Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser | 4722 | 9062.4 | ₹530.16923076923 | ₹13784.4 |
| Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman | 4102 | 9062.4 | ₹506.32307692308 | ₹13164.4 |
| Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier | 3700 | 9062.4 | ₹490.86153846154 | ₹12762.4 |
| Computer Operator | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Security Guard | 3700 | 9062.4 | ₹490.86153846154 | ₹12762.4 |
| Type Writing Instructor | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer | 5557 | 9062.4 | ₹562.28461538462 | ₹14619.4 |
| Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees | 4722 | 9062.4 | ₹530.16923076923 | ₹13784.4 |
| Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator | 4102 | 9062.4 | ₹506.32307692308 | ₹13164.4 |
| Weighman/ Kolgari | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard | 3700 | 9062.4 | ₹490.86153846154 | ₹12762.4 |
| Computer Operator | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Manager/Shop Incharge | 4722 | 9062.4 | ₹530.16923076923 | ₹13784.4 |
| Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Helper | 3700 | 9062.4 | ₹490.86153846154 | ₹12762.4 |
| Cutter Master | 4722 | 9062.4 | ₹530.16923076923 | ₹13784.4 |
| Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Helper/ Pressman | 3757 | 9062.4 | ₹493.05384615385 | ₹12819.4 |
| Manager/ Shop Incharge | 4722 | 9062.4 | ₹530.16923076923 | ₹13784.4 |
| Clerk/ Bill Writer | 4102 | 9062.4 | ₹506.32307692308 | ₹13164.4 |
| Washerman (Laundry) | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Helper/ Pressman | 3700 | 9062.4 | ₹490.86153846154 | ₹12762.4 |
| Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator | 4722 | 9062.4 | ₹530.16923076923 | ₹13784.4 |
| Goldsmith | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Photo Frame Worker | 3757 | 9062.4 | ₹493.05384615385 | ₹12819.4 |
| AC Plant Operator | 4102 | 9062.4 | ₹506.32307692308 | ₹13164.4 |
| Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services | 7500 | 9119.25 | ₹639.20192307692 | ₹16619.25 |
| Security Officer - Employment In Security Services | 7500 | 9119.25 | ₹639.20192307692 | ₹16619.25 |
| Field Officer - Employment In Security Services | 7500 | 9119.25 | ₹639.20192307692 | ₹16619.25 |
| Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 7000 | 9119.25 | ₹619.97115384615 | ₹16119.25 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 7000 | 9119.25 | ₹619.97115384615 | ₹16119.25 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services | 7000 | 9119.25 | ₹619.97115384615 | ₹16119.25 |
| Head Guard - Employment In Security Services | 7000 | 9119.25 | ₹619.97115384615 | ₹16119.25 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 6500 | 9119.25 | ₹600.74038461538 | ₹15619.25 |
| Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services | 6500 | 9119.25 | ₹600.74038461538 | ₹15619.25 |
| Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services | 5000 | 9119.25 | ₹543.04807692308 | ₹14119.25 |
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programme | 5357 | 9062.4 | ₹554.59230769231 | ₹14419.4 |
| Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths | 3757 | 9062.4 | ₹493.05384615385 | ₹12819.4 |
| Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| Computer Operator | 3757 | 9062.4 | ₹493.05384615385 | ₹12819.4 |
| Security Guard | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| Type Writing Instructor | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer | 5138 | 9062.4 | ₹546.16923076923 | ₹14200.4 |
| Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Weighman/ Kolgari | 3757 | 9062.4 | ₹493.05384615385 | ₹12819.4 |
| Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| Computer Operator | 3757 | 9062.4 | ₹493.05384615385 | ₹12819.4 |
| Manager/Shop Incharge | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Helper | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| Cutter Master | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Helper/ Pressman | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| Manager/ Shop Incharge | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Clerk/ Bill Writer | 3886 | 9062.4 | ₹498.01538461538 | ₹12948.4 |
| Washerman (Laundry) | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Helper/ Pressman | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator | 4520 | 9062.4 | ₹522.4 | ₹13582.4 |
| Goldsmith | 4302 | 9062.4 | ₹514.01538461538 | ₹13364.4 |
| Photo Frame Worker | 3370 | 9062.4 | ₹478.16923076923 | ₹12432.4 |
| AC Plant Operator | 4062 | 9062.4 | ₹504.78461538462 | ₹13124.4 |
| Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services | 6500 | 9119.25 | ₹600.74038461538 | ₹15619.25 |
| Security Officer - Employment In Security Services | 6500 | 9119.25 | ₹600.74038461538 | ₹15619.25 |
| Field Officer - Employment In Security Services | 6500 | 9119.25 | ₹600.74038461538 | ₹15619.25 |
| Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 6000 | 9119.25 | ₹581.50961538462 | ₹15119.25 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 6000 | 9119.25 | ₹581.50961538462 | ₹15119.25 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services | 6000 | 9119.25 | ₹581.50961538462 | ₹15119.25 |
| Head Guard - Employment In Security Services | 6000 | 9119.25 | ₹581.50961538462 | ₹15119.25 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 5500 | 9119.25 | ₹562.27884615385 | ₹14619.25 |
| Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services | 5500 | 9119.25 | ₹562.27884615385 | ₹14619.25 |
| Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services | 4250 | 9119.25 | ₹514.20192307692 | ₹13369.25 |
| Category / Skill Level | Basic (₹) | VDA / DA (₹) | Total (₹/day) | Total (₹/month) |
| Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services | 5000 | 9119.25 | ₹543.04807692308 | ₹14119.25 |
| Security Officer - Employment In Security Services | 5000 | 9119.25 | ₹543.04807692308 | ₹14119.25 |
| Field Officer - Employment In Security Services | 5000 | 9119.25 | ₹543.04807692308 | ₹14119.25 |
| Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 4500 | 9119.25 | ₹523.81730769231 | ₹13619.25 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 4500 | 9119.25 | ₹523.81730769231 | ₹13619.25 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services | 4500 | 9119.25 | ₹523.81730769231 | ₹13619.25 |
| Head Guard - Employment In Security Services | 4500 | 9119.25 | ₹523.81730769231 | ₹13619.25 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | 4250 | 9119.25 | ₹514.20192307692 | ₹13369.25 |
| Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services | 4250 | 9119.25 | ₹514.20192307692 | ₹13369.25 |
| Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services | 4000 | 9119.25 | ₹504.58653846154 | ₹13119.25 |
Code on Wages, 2019 — Compliance Checklist for Telangana
- 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 Telangana, 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 Telangana Labour Commissioner to prevent cumulative interest and penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions — Telangana Minimum Wages
What is the latest minimum wage in Telangana for Unskilled and Skilled workers in 2026?
Under the latest notification (For the period - 1st Jun, 2026), the statutory minimum wage in Telangana for Unskilled workers is approximately ₹16,000 per month (₹615.38/day), and for Skilled workers is approximately ₹18,500 per month (₹711.54/day). These rates include both Basic Pay and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).
Who is covered under minimum wage notifications in Telangana?
With the enactment of the Code on Wages, 2019, statutory minimum wage protections in Telangana 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 Telangana?
The Labour Department of Telangana 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 Telangana?
Paying wages below the statutory floor in Telangana 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.
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