Minimum Wage in Haryana

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What are the Minimum Wages in Haryana?

The Government of Haryana has revised the minimum wages effective from January 1, 2025, in accordance with the Haryana Labour Department. The state’s minimum wage rates cover the following scheduled employment ranges:

Unskilled
Semi-skilled
Skilled
Highly skilled
Clerical and general staff
Drivers
Security Guards
Data Entry Operators
The wage structure gives a clear breakdown of the Basic daily and monthly wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) covering both the daily and monthly rates calculated for a period of 26 working days. Here’s a clear breakdown of Haryana’s minimum wages:

Minimum Wages in Haryana, effective from 01.01.25:

SCHEDULED EMPLOYMENT	BASIC AMOUNT (PER DAY)	BASIC AMOUNT (PER MONTH)	TOTAL (PER DAY)	TOTAL (PER MONTH)
Unskilled	Rs. 255.36	Rs. 11,017.76	Rs. 432.97	Rs. 11,257.12
Semi-skilled (Class A)	Rs. 268.13	Rs. 11,551.81	Rs. 454.61	Rs. 11,819.94
Semi-skilled (Class B)	Rs. 281.53	Rs. 12,129.38	Rs. 477.34	Rs. 12,410.91
Skilled (Class A)	Rs. 295.61	Rs. 12,735.86	Rs. 501.21	Rs. 13,031.47
Skilled (Class B)	Rs. 310.39	Rs. 13,372.67	Rs. 526.27	Rs. 13,683.06
Highly skilled	Rs. 325.91	Rs. 14,041.30	Rs. 552.59	Rs. 14,367.21
Clerical & General Staff (Below matriculation)	Rs. 268.13	Rs. 11,551.81	Rs. 454.61	Rs. 11,819.94
Clerical & General Staff (Matriculation but not Graduate)	Rs. 281.53	Rs. 12,129.38	Rs. 477.34	Rs. 12,410.91
Clerical & General Staff (Graduate or above)	Rs. 295.61	Rs. 12,735.86	Rs. 501.21	Rs. 13,031.47
Clerical & General Staff (Steno Typist)	Rs. 281.53	Rs. 12,129.38	Rs. 477.34	Rs. 12,410.91
Clerical & General Staff (Junior Scale Stenographer)	Rs. 295.61	Rs. 12,735.86	Rs. 501.21	Rs. 13,031.47
Clerical & General Staff (Senior Scale Stenographer)	Rs. 310.39	Rs. 13,372.67	Rs. 526.27	Rs. 13,683.06
Clerical & General Staff (Personal Assistant)	Rs. 325.91	Rs. 14,041.30	Rs. 552.59	Rs. 14,367.21
Clerical & General Staff (Private Secretary)	Rs. 342.21	Rs. 14,743.36	Rs. 580.05	Rs. 15,085.57
Data Entry Operator	Rs. 295.61	Rs. 12735.86	Rs. 501.21	Rs. 13,031.47
Driver (Light Vehicle)	Rs. 310.39	Rs. 13,372.67	Rs. 526.27	Rs. 13,683.06
Driver (Heavy Vehicle)	Rs. 325.91	Rs. 14,041.30	Rs. 552.59	Rs. 14,367.21
Security Guard (Without Weapon)	Rs. 268.13	Rs. 11,551.81	Rs. 454.61	Rs. 11,819.94
Security Guard (With Weapon)	Rs. 310.39	Rs. 13,372.67	Rs. 526.27	Rs. 13,683.06

Salary Structure For Minimum Wage Workers in Haryana

These curated templates help HR professionals craft comprehensive wage structures for various employee classes (i.e., Unskilled, Semi-skilled, and Skilled).

S. NO	COMPONENT	FORMULA	DESCRIPTION
01	Basic + DA	If Max (CTC 50%, MW 12)	If this is less than half of the CTC but falls below the minimum wage, it should be increased to the state's minimum wage and multiplied by 12.
02	HRA	Basic*50%	Half of (Basic+DA)
03	LTA	BASIC*5%	5% of Basic
04	SP	Gross Salary-Allowances	Subtraction of Allowances from the Gross Salary
05	Gross Salary	SUM ([Basic+DA];[HRA];[LTA];[SP])	Addition of (Basic Pay, HRA, LTA, and SP)
06	Monthly Bonus	0.083* Basic	8.35% of Basic
07	PF Employee	12% *Basic Salary	If Basic pay is greater than or equal to 15000, then the PF for employee is 1800. Else it is 0.12% of Basic Salary Earned
08	ESI Employee	0.75%* Gross Salary	If the Gross Salary is equal to or greater than 21000, then it should calculated as 0.075% of Gross Salary Earned
09	PF Employer	12% of Basic Salary	If Basic pay is greater than or equal to 15000, then the PF for employee is 1800, else 0.12% of Basic Salary Earned
10	ESI Employer	3.25% of Gross Salary	If the Gross Salary is equal to or greater than 21000, then it should calculated as a 0.325% of Gross Salary Earned
11	LWF	As per the state, LWF differs	For both the Employee & Employer LWF
12	PF Admin Charge	0.01*Basic Pay	If Admin charge of 10% is greater than or equal to 150, then PF Admin charge is 150, else it is 0.01 of basic received
13	PT	As per the state, PF differs	Conditional

Salary Structure for Unskilled Labour: Under Minimum Wage in Haryana

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	11257.12

Basic Salary Structure
	Components	Formula
Allowance	BASIC + DA	25000
	HRA	12500.00
	LTA	1250.00
	SP	11250.00
	Gross Salary	50000.00
Ad-hoc Allowance	Monthly Bonus	4150.00
Contribution	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	3
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	15
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	150
	Salary on Hand	46082
Note: Copy this BASIC + DA value to perform the Salary Structure Calculation
Calculated Basic + DA		25000

Salary Structure for Semi-skilled Labour: Under Minimum Wage in Haryana

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	11819.94

Basic Salary Structure
	Components	Formula
Allowance	BASIC + DA	25000
	HRA	12500.00
	LTA	1250.00
	SP	11250.00
	Gross Salary	50000.00
Ad-hoc Allowance	Monthly Bonus	4150.00
Contribution	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	3
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	15
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	150
	Salary on Hand	46082
Note: Copy this BASIC + DA value to perform the Salary Structure Calculation
Calculated Basic + DA		25000

Salary Structure for Skilled Labour: Under Minimum Wage in Haryana

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	13031.47

Basic Salary Structure
	Components	Formula
Allowance	BASIC + DA	25000
	HRA	12500.00
	LTA	1250.00
	SP	11250.00
	Gross Salary	50000.00
Ad-hoc Allowance	Monthly Bonus	4150.00
Contribution	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	3
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	15
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	150
	Salary on Hand	46082
Note: Copy this BASIC + DA value to perform the Salary Structure Calculation
Calculated Basic + DA		25000

Salary Structure for Highly Skilled Labour: Under Minimum Wage in Haryana

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	14267.21

Basic Salary Structure
	Components	Formula
Allowance	BASIC + DA	25000
	HRA	12500.00
	LTA	1250.00
	SP	11250.00
	Gross Salary	50000.00
Ad-hoc Allowance	Monthly Bonus	4150.00
Contribution	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	3
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	15
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	150
	Salary on Hand	46082
Note: Copy this BASIC + DA value to perform the Salary Structure Calculation
Calculated Basic + DA		25000

Source: https://storage.hrylabour.gov.in/uploads/labour_laws/

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Got questions?

What are the prescribed minimum wage rates for different worker categories in Haryana?

As of April 2025, rates in Haryana vary from ₹423.14 a day (₹11,001.76 a month) for unskilled laborers to ₹540.05 a day (₹14,041.30 a month) for highly skilled ones, with semi-skilled rates, and classifications A and B of skilled workers, in between.

How frequently are minimum wages updated in Haryana, and what factors influence these changes?

Haryana revises the minimum wages twice a year in January and July, based on the movement of the Consumer Price Index for the industrial workers. The revisions take into account adjusted inflation rates and wider socio-economic conditions impacting how much workers can purchase.

Are there distinct minimum wage rates for the agricultural sector in Haryana?

While Haryana doesn’t specify separate agricultural rates, the state’s general minimum wage structure applies across all sectors including agriculture, ensuring agricultural workers receive standard protections regardless of rural employment contexts.

How does the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) component affect wages in Haryana?

The VDA component (₹77.52 monthly for unskilled workers) adjusts Haryana’s minimum wages to counteract inflation effects. This dynamic element ensures workers maintain purchasing power despite fluctuating consumer prices throughout the year.

What recourse do employees have if they receive less than the minimum wage in Haryana?

Underpaid Haryana workers can file complaints with the labor department under the Minimum Wages Act, seek assistance from trade unions, or consult legal practitioners for representation against employers violating minimum wage regulations.