What is the Minimum Wage of Himachal Pradesh in 2025?
The Government of Himachal Pradesh made the new wage rates effective from April 1st, 2025, across the following sectors:
- Construction
- Public Transport
- Shops and establishments
- Chemical and Chemical Products
- Engineering Industries
- Private Educational Institutions
- Toll Tax Barrier Workers
- Temples and Religious Places
The wage structures are formulated based on skill categories and employment types, ensuring fair compensation aligned with the living costs. The newly effective minimum wages of various industrial units are as follows:
Minimum Wages for Construction or Maintenance of Roads or Building Operations, Stone Breaking and Stone Crushing:
| Employment Categories | Revised Wages (Per day) | Revised Wages (Per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled Workers (Bhishti, Cleaner, Chowkidar, Workshop rock cutting labor, Coolie, Cleaner, Road roller, Watchmen, Tea boy, Khalasi etc.) | Rs. 375.00 | Rs. 11,250.00 |
| Semi-Skilled Workers (Carpenter Grade-II, Mason Grade-II, Sewer Man, Black Smith Grade-II, Sanitary Fitter Grade-II, Painter, Melter Mate, Spray man Roads, Crane man, Badhani, Upholster, Fitter Attendant, Black Smith, Boatman, Cane man, Distempered Grade-I, Fitter Grade-II, Flour Polisher, Stone Dresser, Mali, Well Sinker, White Washer, Workshop Mechanic Grade-II, Turner Grade-II, Pipe Fitter, Turner Grade-II, Brick Moulder, Assistant Fitter, Assistant Fireman, Assistant Welder, Assistant turner, Battery Charger, Dresser, Hammer Man, Cook, Vulcanizer, Nozzle Man, Tunnel Man, Alloy Trolley Operator, Mechanical Attendant, Tunnel Man, Oil Cleaner, Navgani, Mate, Head Watchman, Assistant Leveler, Khalasi, Stone Dresser, Pump Attendant, Auto Electrician Grade-II, Gardner, Gauge reader, Assistant Lab Attendant, Auto electrician, Motor Mate, Enquiry Attendant, Telephone Attendant) | Rs. 398.00 | Rs. 11,950.00 |
| Skilled Workers (Carpenter Grade-I, Mason Grade-I, Black Smith, Sanitary Fitter Grade-I, Upholster Grade-I, Assistant. Pump Operator, Pump Operator, Pump Driver, Chargeman Grade-II, Water Supply Fitter, Carpenter Grade-II, Compressor Operator, Compressor Driver, Darji or Tailor Grade-I, Darji or Tailor Grade-II, Crasher Driver, Stone Dresser for ornamental work, Plumber Grade-I, Pipe Fitter Grade-I, Auto Driver, Assistant. Mechanic, Mixer Driver, Mixer Operator, Structural Fitter Grade-II, Workshop Fitter, Generator Operator, Generator Driver, Plant Shop Fitter, diesel Engine Fitter, Trolley Line Fitter, Crushing Plant Fitter, Plant Fitter, Jack Hammer Fitter, Electrical fitter, Bunch Fitter, Shaper, Auto Fitter, Pipeline Fitter, Refrigerator Plant Fitter, Tractor Operator, Shaft Minor, Kohring Operator, Dozer Operator, Rolain Operator, Scrapper Operator, Loader operator, Crane Operator, Euclid operator, Wagon Drill Operator, Boarding Operator, SLD crane Operator, Plant Operator, Ice Plant Operator or Welder, Gas Cutter, turner, Black Smith, Tin Smith, Traction Battery Charger, Line Man, Telephone Operator, Khalssi , Jamadar, Winder, Blaster Driller, Winch Fitter, Compounder, Painter, Miller, Climber, Moulder, Levelers, Saw Mill Cutter, Cable Jointer, Foreman Grade-II, Khalasi having experience of (8 years and above), Tracer Operator, E.M.E.,Driver, Compressor, Rocker Showell Operator, Snow Cutter Operator, Loco Operator, Driller Mason for Glazed Type work, Work Mistry, Motor Mate, Tractor Driver, Telephone mechanic, D.G. Set Operator, Workshop Foreman Grade-II. | Rs. 435.00 | Rs. 13,062.00 |
| Highly Skilled (Carpenter for furniture only, Workshop Mechanic Grade I, Chargeman Grade-I, Workshop Foreman Grade-I, Turner Grade I, Mechanic All Round Operator, Mason, Mistry and Carpenter Mistry, Structural Fitter Grade-I, Surveyor, Draftsman, Assistant Foreman, Machinist, Compounder, Road Roller Driver, Bulldozer Driver, Wireman, Auto Electrician, Electrician, Chemical Analyzer) | Rs. 518.00 | Rs. 15,530.00 |
| Clerical and Non-Technical Supervisory Staff (Bituman Tyre Inspector, Road Inspector, Work Inspector, Storekeeper, Store Munshi, Supervisor, Meter Reader, Ledger Booking Clerk, Bill Clerk, Irrigation Booking Clerk, Patwari, Complaint Attendant, Ferro Printer, Driver (Jeep, Car, Tractor), Clerk, Mechanical Inspector, Assistant Storekeeper, Accounts Clerk, Stenographer) | Rs. 435.00 | Rs. 13,062.00 |
Minimum Wages for Public Motor Transport:
| Employment Categories | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled (General staff, Peon, Chowkidar, Store helper, Sweeper, Porter, Workshop staff, Workshop mazdoor) | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 |
| Semi-skilled (Assistant electrician, assistant mechanic, assistant fitter, assistant black smith, assistant carpenter, assistant welder, assistant turner, assistant boaring barman, assistant mechanist, assistant cushion maker, assistant vulcanizer, assistant painter, assistant upholster, assistant Tyreman, assistant spray man, assistant electrician, assistant mechanic, assistant retarder, Workshop mazdoor having ITI certificate or having 2 years of probation, assistant molders) | Rs. 425.00 | Rs. 12,750.00 |
| Skilled (Mechanic, Fitter, Blacksmith, Carpenter, Welder, Boring wireman, Machinist, Cushion Maker, Tinsmith, Vulcanizer, Painter, Upholster, Tyreman, Spray Painter, Electrician Mechanic, Ret reader, Moulder, Turner, Workshop Mazdoor having ITI certificate or having 2 years of probation period who has no ITI Diploma. The ITI certificate holders who are working in the same trade. | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly skilled workshop staff (Head mechanic, carbonator, head electrician, garage supervisor) | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
| General Staff (Group A) (Out Agent, Out Agency Clerk, Typist, Steno typist, Store daybook Writer, Clerk, Assistant Cashier, Booking Clerk, Ledger Keeper, Petrol Pump Attendant) | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13920.00 |
| General Staff (Group B) (Chief Inspector, Receptionist, Inspector, Checker, Stenographer A Grade, Station Supervisor, Assistant Storekeeper A Grade, Accountant, Cashier, Tyre Inspector) | Rs. 525.00 | Rs. 15,750.00 |
| General Staff (Group C) (Head Assistant, Head Clerk, Auditor, Head Cashier) | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
| Running Staff (Driver) | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
| Running Staff (Conductor) | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Running Staff (Cleaner-cum-conductor) | Rs. 425.00 | Rs. 12,750.00 |
| Running Staff (Part-time booking clerk) | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 |
Minimum Wages for Shops and Commercial Establishment:
| Employment Categories | Benefits | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled (Helper, Shop Assistant, Palledar, Chowkidar, Peon, Sweeper, Masalchi, Gateman, Waterman, Cleaner, Packer, Mazdoor, Lander, Unlander, Messenger, Clock Room Attendant, Porter, Bhishti, Beldar, Fireman, Pandi, Poster man, any other worker doing unskilled job) | With benefits | Rs. 371.00 | Rs. 11,130.00 |
| Semi-skilled (Head porter, Pantryman, Coffee-Teamaker, Chapati man, Assistant Baker, Gate Keeper (Cinema), Assistant. Lineman , Assistant Operator, Binder Assistant, Bill Collector, Converser, Cook, Assistant Halwai, Book Binder, Sticher, Ruling-cutting, Auctioneers, Mali, Sewer man, Hotel Guide, Assistant Mistry, Assistant Fitter, Assistant Turner, Assistant Welder, Assistant Electrician, Assistant Salesman, Assistant Barbar, Dhobi, Pressman, Boilerman, Film Rewinder, Waiter, Bearer, Assistant Radio Mechanic, Painter, White Washer, Pakora and Chanamaker, Clerk (Non-matric), Assistant Storekeeper, Distributor and Assistant Machine man, Enquiry Attendant, Telephone Attendant, ITI Certificate Holder) | With benefits | Rs. 413.00 | Rs. 12,390.00 |
| Skilled (Blacksmith, Tinsmith, Watchmaker, Radio Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Driver, Assistant Tailor, Cutter (Tailoring), General mechanic, Halwai, Cook, Confectioner, Baker, Steward, Butler, Fitter, Draughtsman, Telephone Operator, Compounder, Goldsmith., Shoemaker, Shawl-Carpet Weaving, Compositor, Cinema Operator, Salesmen, Drycleaner, Dyer, Barber, Regular machine man, machinist, Welder, Moulder, Cashier, Clerk, Munim, receptionist, Waiter, Bearer, Storekeeper, headwaiter, Head bearer (Western Style Hotels), Lineman, ITI certificate holder who are working in the same trade) | With benefits | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly Skilled (Storekeeper, Clerks (Graduates), Accountant, Head Cashier, Head Cook, Head Butler, Head Baker, Head Confectioner, Head mechanic, Electrician, Foremen, Supervisor, Tailor, Cutter) | With benefits | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
Minimum Wages for Chemical and Chemical Products:
| Employment Categories | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 |
| Semi-skilled (Assistant Electrician, Assistant Fitter, Assistant Turner, Assistant Welder, Assistant Moulder, Assistant Plant Operator, Assistant Blacksmith, Assistant Copra man, Re-irrigation, Assistant Jamadar, Eastman, East cultivator, Switch Board Attendant, Wireman, Postal man, Fireman, Oilman, Pumpman Grade-I, Machine Levelor, Selector, Cutter-cum-Market seller, Empular, Hageman, ITI Certificate Holder) | Rs. 425.00 | Rs. 12,750.00 |
| Skilled ( Saltman, Electrician, Fitter, Copperman, Turner, Moulder, Blacksmith, Plant operator, Mason, Carpenter, Assistant Foreman Head Jamadar, Boiler Attendant Grade-II, Workshop Foreman, Electrician Foreman, Engine Driver, Draughtsman, Assistant Chemist, Machine man, Cashier/Clerk (Matriculate), Salesman, Receptionist, Typist, Storekeeper I.T.I. certificate holder who are working in the same trade) | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly Skilled (Boiler Attendant (First-Class) Overseer, Head Foreman) | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
Minimum Wages for Engineering Industries:
| Employment Categories | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 |
| Semi-skilled (Taper Grade-III, Turner Grade-III, Driller Grade-III, Romer Grade-III, Shareman Grade-III, Machine man, Machinist/Operator Grade-III/ Bragar Grade-III, Head Spinning Winder/ Liner Grade-III, Press Operator Grade-III, Spray Painter Grade-III, Transfer Fixer Grade-III, Assembler Grade-III, Cobbler, Rubber Rosin Cutter, Tailor Grade-III, Material Checker, Fitter Frame, Numbering man, Frame Sender, Electroplater Grade-III, Mopper Grade-III, Grinder Grade-III, Pickler, Polish man, Buerman, Head Mechanic, Operator Grade-III, Thread/Roller Operator Grade-III, Book-screw Machine Operator Grade-III, Feeder Grade-III, Dye Maker Grade-III, Welder Grade-III, Tin Smith Grade III, Pipe Reader, Hammer man Grade-III, Electric Lineman Grade-III, Voucher Inspector Grade-III, Lister Diesel Engine Driver Grade-III, Oilman) | Rs. 425.00 | Rs. 12,750.00 |
| Skilled (Taper Grade-II, Turner Grade-II, Driller Grade-II, Shaper Grade-II, Shaper man Grade-II, Slaughterman Grade-II, Mechanist/ Operator/Brager Grade-I1, Liner Grade-II, Spray Painter Grade-II, Transfer Mixer Grade-II, Press Operator Grade-II, Assembler Grade-II, Tailor Grade-II, Electroplater Grade-II, Moper Grade-II, Grinder Grade-II, Head Machine Operator-II, Thread and Roller Machine Operator Grade-II, Book screw Machine Operator Grade-II, Gold Draw Machine Operator Grade-II, Fitter Grade-II, Carpenter/Pattern Maker Grade-II, Dye Maker Grade-II, Saister Grade-II, Welder Grade-II, Tinsmith Grade-II, Hammerman Grade-II, Blacksmith Grade-II, Tool Setter Grade-II, Electrical Lineman Grade-II, Electrician Grade-II, Armature Winder and Coil winder Grade-II, Cable Jointer Grade II, Voucher Inspector Grade-II, Lister Diesel Engine Driver Grade-II, Moulder Grade-II, Supervisor, ITI Certificate Holder who are working in the same trade) | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly skilled (Turner Grade-I, Grinding Machine Operator Grade-I, Shaper man Grade-I, Slaughter man Grade-I, Miller Grade-I. Electroplater Grade-I, Gold Draw Machine Operator Grade-I, Fitter Grade-I, Carpenter/Pattern Maker Grade-I, Dye maker Grade-I, Engraver Grade-I, Blacksmith Grade-I, Dye Setter Grade-I, Tool Setter Grade-I, Electrician Grade-I) | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
| Clerical Staff (Cashier, Clerk, Salesman, Typist, Storekeeper) | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
Minimum Wage for Private Educational Institutes:
| Employment Categories | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled workers | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 |
| Semi-skilled workers | Rs. 423.00 | Rs. 12,690.00 |
| Skilled workers | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly skilled workers | Rs. 483.00 | Rs. 14,490.00 |
Minimum Wages for Workers in Toll Tax Barriers:
| Employment Categories | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled workers (Peon, office boy, Masalchai) | Rs. 400.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 |
| Semi-skilled workers (Helper Cook, Cash Collector, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant Store Munshi, Security Guard and Complaint Attendant) | Rs. 413.00 | Rs. 12,390.00 |
| Skilled workers (Electrician, Storekeeper, Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator and Cashier) | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly skilled workers (Supervisor, superintendent, stenographer, and accountant) | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
Minimum Wages for Temples and Religious Places:
| Employment Categories | Benefits | Revised Wage (Per day) | Revised Wage (Per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled (Peon, masalchi, office boy, and beldar) | With benefits | Rs. 371.00 | Rs. 11,130.00 |
| Semi-skilled (Chapati man, Sweeper, Room boy, Junior Guest Attendant, Temple Attendant, Bhog Room Attendant, Hall Attendant, Sewadar, Security Guard, Mali, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant Store Munshi and Complaint attendant) | With benefits | Rs. 413.00 | Rs. 12,390.00 |
| Skilled (Senior Guest Attendant, Receptionist, Pujari, Pandit, Cook, Maulvi, Granthi, Padri, Storekeeper, Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator and Cashier) | With benefits | Rs. 464.00 | Rs. 13,920.00 |
| Highly skilled (Supervisor, superintendent, ragi, bajantri, bhajan singer, stenographer, accountant) | With benefits | Rs. 553.00 | Rs. 16,590.00 |
Salary Structure For Minimum Wage Workers in Himachal Pradesh
Every HR professional face challenge while designing comprehensive wage structures. We have designed templates to simplify your lives.
Here are customized templates for workers of various types, i.e., Skilled, Semi-skilled, and Unskilled workers.
| 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 Himachal Pradesh
| CTC | 600000 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Wages | 12000 |
| 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 Himachal Pradesh
| CTC | 600000 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Wages | 12750 |
| 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 Himachal Pradesh
| CTC | 600000 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Wages | 13920 |
| 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 Himachal Pradesh
| CTC | 600000 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Wages | 16590 |
| 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://labourlawreporter.com/minimum-wages-himachal-pradesh/
