Minimum Wage in Maharashtra

Navigate every labor law, wage regulation, and statutory requirement across all 28 states and 8 union territories—without the legal headaches.

What is the Minimum Wage of Maharashtra in 2025?

The Government of Maharashtra has revised the minimum wages and made the new rates effective from January 1, 2025, to July 30, 2025. The wage rates are classified under zones based on employment categories, and industry types.

Zone 1 – Areas falling within the limits of ‘A’ and ‘B’ class Municipal Corporations.
Zone 2 – Areas falling within the limits of all ‘C’ and ‘D’ class Municipal Corporations.
Zone 3 – Areas in the state which are not included in the other two zones.

To define the classes,

Group A –Developed areas, namely Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR).
Group B – Areas where some development has taken place.
Group C – Areas less developed than Group B.
Group D – Lesser-developed areas of the State not covered under Group A / Group B / Group C.
Group D+ – The least developed areas not covered under Group A / Group B / Group C / Group D.

Below tables summarize the minimum wages of the major industries zone-wise:

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Advocate and Attorney sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 16,620	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 19,392
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 15,150	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 17,922
	Unskilled	Rs. 14,095	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 16,867
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 15,780	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 18,552
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 14,310	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 17,082
	Unskilled	Rs. 13,255	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 16,027

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Automobile Repairing Industries:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 8,540	Rs. 14,040
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,100	Rs. 8,540	Rs. 13,640
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,800	Rs. 8,540	Rs. 13,340
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 5,200	Rs. 8,540	Rs. 13,740
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 4,800	Rs. 8,540	Rs. 13,340
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 8,540	Rs. 12,940

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Bakeries:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 5,538	Rs. 15,638
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 9,200	Rs. 5,538	Rs. 14,738
	Unskilled	Rs. 8,250	Rs. 5,538	Rs. 13,788
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 9,750	Rs. 5,538	Rs. 15,288
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,800	Rs. 5,538	Rs. 14,338
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,900	Rs. 5,538	Rs. 13,438

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Cotton Ginning and Pressing Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 5,928	Rs. 14,428
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 5,928	Rs. 13,928
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 5,928	Rs. 13,428
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 8,200	Rs. 5,928	Rs. 12,660
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,750	Rs. 5,928	Rs. 12,160
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,250	Rs. 5,928	Rs. 13,178

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Cloth Dyeing and Printing Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,316
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,616
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,116
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,016
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 14,316
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 13,816

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Cashew Processing Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,316
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,616
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,116
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,016
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 14,316
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 13,816

Minimum Wages for Cardboard Boxes Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,316
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,616
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,116
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,016
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 14,316
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 13,816

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Chemical Fertilizers Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 322	Rs. 14,322
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 13,225	Rs. 322	Rs. 13,547
	Unskilled	Rs. 12,490	Rs. 322	Rs. 12,812
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 322	Rs. 14,322
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 13,225	Rs. 322	Rs. 13,547
	Unskilled	Rs. 12,490	Rs. 322	Rs. 12,812

Minimum Wages for Canteen and Clubs in Maharashtra

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 12,972
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 12,472
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 11,972

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Cement and Cement Based Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 3,710	Rs. 7,126	Rs. 10,836
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 3,610	Rs. 7,126	Rs. 10,736
	Unskilled	Rs. 3,510	Rs. 7,126	Rs. 10,636

Minimum Wages for Construction of Roads and Buildings Sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 18,060	Rs. 420	Rs. 18,480
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 16,595	Rs. 420	Rs. 17,015
	Unskilled	Rs. 15,475	Rs. 420	Rs. 15,895
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 17,460	Rs. 420	Rs. 17,880
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 15,985	Rs. 420	Rs. 16,405
	Unskilled	Rs. 14,865	Rs. 420	Rs. 15,285
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 16,85	Rs. 420	Rs. 17,270
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 15,475	Rs. 420	Rs. 15,895
	Unskilled	Rs. 14,260	Rs. 420	Rs. 14,680

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Cycle Mechanics Workshop:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone 1	Skilled	Rs. 13,260	Rs. 350	Rs. 13,610
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 12,980	Rs. 350	Rs. 13,330
	Unskilled	Rs. 12,980	Rs. 350	Rs. 13,330
Zone 2	Skilled	Rs. 13,260	Rs. 350	Rs. 13,610
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 12,980	Rs. 350	Rs. 13,330
	Unskilled	Rs. 12,980	Rs. 350	Rs. 13,330

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Dairy Sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 12,972
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 12,472
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 11,972
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 12,672
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 12,172
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 5,472	Rs. 11,672

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Dispensary Sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 14,772
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 10,500	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 13,272
	Unskilled	Rs. 9,500	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 12,272
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 11,500	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 14,272
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 12,772

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Drugs and Pharmaceutical Sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 16,772
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 12,500	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 15,272
	Unskilled	Rs. 11,500	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 14,272
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 13,500	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 16,272
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 16,316
	Unskilled	Rs. 11,000	Rs. 2,772	Rs. 13,772

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Eatable Tobacco Sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,616
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 15,116
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,616	Rs. 14,316

Minimum Wages for for Engineering Sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 16,450	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 18,186
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 15,025	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 16,761
	Unskilled	Rs. 14,010	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 15,746
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 16,045	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 17,781
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 14,620	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 16,356
	Unskilled	Rs. 13,605	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 15,341
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 15,225	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 16,961
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 13,805	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 15,541
	Unskilled	Rs. 12,795	Rs. 1,736	Rs. 14,531

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Factories under Factory Act (Residuary):

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 12,605	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 15,355
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 11,445	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 14,195
	Unskilled	Rs. 10,350	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 13,100
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 11,770	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 14,520
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 10,800	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 13,550
	Unskilled	Rs. 9,705	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 12,455
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 11,255	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 14,005
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 10,160	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 12,910
	Unskilled	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 2,750	Rs. 11,750

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Film Production sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 5,700	Rs. 8,634	Rs. 14,334
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,200	Rs. 8,634	Rs. 13,834
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,700	Rs. 8,634	Rs. 13,334
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 8,634	Rs. 14,134
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 8,634	Rs. 13,634
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 8,634	Rs. 13,134

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Forest and Forestry sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,530	Rs. 13,530
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,600	Rs. 7,530	Rs. 13,130
	Unskilled	Rs. 5,200	Rs. 7,530	Rs. 12,730
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 5,550	Rs. 7,530	Rs. 13,030
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,100	Rs. 7,530	Rs. 12,630
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,700	Rs. 7,530	Rs. 12,230

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Glass Bulb sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,800	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 15,024
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,100	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,324
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,600	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,824
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,600	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,824
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,900	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,124
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,400	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,624
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,424
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,224

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Glass Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,924
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,224
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,624
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,924
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,424
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,424
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,224

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Handloom sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 11,922
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 11,422
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 10,922
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 12,922
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 12,422
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 11,922
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 13,422
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 12,922
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 4,922	Rs. 12,422

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Hospitals sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 14,209
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,700	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 13,709
	Unskilled	Rs. 5,300	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 13,309
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 14,009
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 13,509
	Unskilled	Rs. 5,100	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 13,109
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 5,800	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 13,809
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,300	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 13,309
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,900	Rs. 8,009	Rs. 12,909

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Hotels and Restaurants sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,924
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,224
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,624
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,924
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,424
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,424
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,224

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Ice and Cold drinks sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,193	Rs. 13,193
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,500	Rs. 7,193	Rs. 12,693
	Unskilled	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 7,193	Rs. 12,193
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 5,700	Rs. 7,193	Rs. 12,893
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,200	Rs. 7,193	Rs. 12,393
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,700	Rs. 7,193	Rs. 11,893

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Laundry sector:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,924
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,224
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,624
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,924
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,424
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,424
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,224

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Liquor Industries:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 9,910	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 15,572
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 9,670	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 15,332
	Unskilled	Rs. 9,430	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 15,092
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 9,190	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 14,852
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,950	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 14,612
	Unskilled	Rs. 8,710	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 14,372
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 8,470	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 14,132
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,225	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 13,887
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,990	Rs. 5,662	Rs. 13,652

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Oil Mills:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 10,350	Rs. 5,572	Rs. 15,922
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 9,400	Rs. 5,572	Rs. 14,972
	Unskilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 5,572	Rs. 14,072
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 9,800	Rs. 5,572	Rs. 15,372
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,850	Rs. 5,572	Rs. 14,422
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,950	Rs. 5,572	Rs. 13,522

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Paper and Paper board manufactory:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 6,100	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 13,972
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,600	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 13,472
	Unskilled	Rs. 5,100	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 12,972
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 5,900	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 13,772
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,400	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 13,272
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,900	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 12,772
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 5,700	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 13,572
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 5,200	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 13,072
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,700	Rs. 7,872	Rs. 12,572

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Plastic Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 5,300	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 12,062
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 4,800	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 11,562
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,300	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 11,062
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 5,150	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 11,912
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 4,650	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 11,412
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,150	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 10,912
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 11,762
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 11,262
	Unskilled	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 6,762	Rs. 10,762

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Power Loom Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 10,100	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 16,596
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 9,500	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 15,996
	Unskilled	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 15,496
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 9,500	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 15,996
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 15,496
	Unskilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 14,996
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 14,996
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 14,496
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 6,496	Rs. 13,996

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Readymade Garments Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 8,600	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 16,082
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,900	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 15,382
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 14,882
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 8,400	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 15,882
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 15,182
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 14,682
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 7,800	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 15,282
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,100	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 14,582
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,600	Rs. 7,482	Rs. 14,082

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Rubber Industry:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 7,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,924
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,224
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 7,400	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,624
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,924
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,424
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 7,200	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 14,424
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 6,500	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,724
	Unskilled	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 7,224	Rs. 13,224

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Shops and Commercial Establishments:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 11,632	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 14,882
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 10,856	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 14,106
	Unskilled	Rs. 10,021	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 13,271
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 11,036	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 14,286
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 10,260	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 13,510
	Unskilled	Rs. 9,425	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 12,675
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 10,440	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 13,690
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 9,664	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 12,914
	Unskilled	Rs. 8,828	Rs. 3,250	Rs. 12,078

Minimum Wages in Maharashtra for Tanneries and Leather Manufactory:

ZONE	EMPLOYEE CATEGORIES	BASIC RATE	VDA	TOTAL MINIMUM WAGE
Zone I	Skilled	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 14,778
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 14,278
	Unskilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 13,778
Zone II	Skilled	Rs. 8,500	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 14,278
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 13,778
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 13,278
Zone III	Skilled	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 13,778
	Semi-skilled	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 13,278
	Unskilled	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 5,778	Rs. 12,778

Salary Structure for Minimum Wage Workers in Maharashtra

Are you an HR looking to create salary structure for your minimum wage workers?

We’ve got your back.

Check out these templates for specific salary structures for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled employees.

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 Maharashtra

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	13271

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	12
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	36
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	200
	Salary on Hand	46002
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 Maharashtra

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	14106

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	12
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	36
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	200
	Salary on Hand	46002
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 Maharashtra

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	14882

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	12
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	36
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	200
	Salary on Hand	46002
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 Maharashtra

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	13690

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	12
Deduction	Employee PF	1800
	Employee ESI	0
	LWF Employee	36
	PF Admin Charge	150
	PT	200
	Salary on Hand	46002
Note: Copy this BASIC + DA value to perform the Salary Structure Calculation
Calculated Basic + DA		25000

Source: https://blog.pcsmgmt.com/wp-content/uploads

Explore the minimum wages across India

Andaman Nicobar

Chandigarh

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Got questions?

What are the current minimum wage rates in Maharashtra for various job categories?

Maharashtra’s current minimum wage rates vary by zone and skill levels: Zone I (municipal corporations) ranges from Rs. 13,089 to Rs. 23,664 monthly, Zone II (municipal councils) ranges from Rs. 12,455 to Rs. 22,794, and Zone III (rural areas) ranges from Rs. 11,750 to Rs. 21,929, with higher rates for skilled and highly skilled workers.

Does Mumbai have a different minimum wage rate compared to other cities in Maharashtra?

Yes, Mumbai has higher wages than the rest of the regions. For instance, unskilled workers earn Rs. 13,089 monthly, that’s way higher than the rest of the regions of the state.

How does Maharashtra’s industrial sector influence minimum wage policies?

PMaharashtra’s diverse industrial landscape shapes wage policies through sector-specific rates reflecting different skill requirements. The state’s strong manufacturing base and economic significance drive regular revisions maintaining competitive compensation across industries.

How does Maharashtra’s industrial sector influence minimum wage policies?

Maharashtra’s diverse industrial landscape shapes wage policies through sector-specific rates reflecting different skill requirements. The state’s strong manufacturing base and economic significance drive regular revisions maintaining competitive compensation across industries.

Are contractual workers entitled to the same minimum wages in Maharashtra?

Yes, contractual workers in Maharashtra are entitled to the same minimum wages protections as regular employees under the Minimum Wages Act. This guarantees equitable remuneration, regardless of employment classification or contractual agreements.

What legal actions can be taken against employers not following minimum wage laws in Maharashtra?

Employers violating Maharashtra’s minimum wage laws face penalties under Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, including fines and prosecution. Workers can file complaints through labor courts seeking compensation for underpayment.