Minimum Wages in Nagaland

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What is the Minimum Wage of Nagaland in 2025?

The State Government of Nagaland last revised their minimum wage rates on 14th June 2019. Thus, the rates applicable for 2025, are as follows:

Minimum Wages, effective from 14.06.19:

EMPLOYMENTS CATEGORY	TOTAL (PER DAY)	TOTAL (PER MONTH)
Unskilled (Shop asst. helper, Weightman, Kolahari, Peon, Watchman, Any other category of unskilled nature)	Rs. 176.00	Rs. 5,280.00
Semi-skilled (Clerk, cashier, Asst. Salesman, Hairdresser, Bill collector, Godown keeper, Storekeeper, Asst. Manager, Any other category of semi-skilled nature)	Rs. 210.00	Rs. 6,300.00
Skilled (Air-conditioned plant operator, Laboratory technician, Radiographer, Radio mechanic, Photo artist, Electrician, Manager, Accountant, Typist, Salesman, Pharmacist, Compounder, Nurse, Asst Lab Technician, Grinder, Surfacer, Photographer, Bicycle fitter, Agent Purchaser, Receptionist, any other category)	Rs. 235.00	Rs. 7,050.00

Salary Structure For Minimum Wage Workers in Nagaland

Are you looking for customizable templates to simplify wage structures for your employees? You are at the right place!

These templates cater to all HR needs as they can be utilized for employees across various 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 Nagaland

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	5280

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 Nagaland

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	6300

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 Nagaland

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	7050

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-nagaland/

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Got questions?

What are the current minimum wage rates in Nagaland for different employment categories?

As of the current system, the minimum wage rates in Nagaland are: Rs. 176 (unskilled workers), Rs. 210 (semi-skilled workers), and Rs. 235 (skilled workers).

How does the Nagaland government determine and revise minimum wages?

Revisions take inflation and economic data in account, but they’re overdue since 2019 even though the law requires them to happen.

Are contractual and daily wage workers entitled to the same minimum wage in Nagaland?

Yes, all workers should receive equal minimum wages by law, including contractual and daily wagers.

How do tribal and rural workers benefit from minimum wage laws in Nagaland?

Minimum wage laws ensure fair pay and integrate customary practices to protect tribal and rural workers.

What legal actions can workers take if employers fail to pay the minimum wage in Nagaland?

Workers may file complaints with the Labour Department or undertake legal action as mentioned under the Minimum Wages Act.