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Minimum Wages in Odisha

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What is the Minimum Wage of Odisha in 2025?

The minimum wages in Odisha were revised by the State Government on April 1st, 2025, to reflect the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures. The daily wages have been raised by Rs. 10 across all the major employment categories.
Here are the newly effective minimum wage rates:

Minimum Wages, made effective from 18.07.24:
Employment Categories Total Pay (PER DAY) Total Pay (PER MONTH)
Unskilled Rs. 462 Rs. 12,012
Semi-skilled Rs. 512 Rs. 13,312
Skilled Rs. 562 Rs. 14,612
Highly skilled Rs. 612 Rs. 15,912
Salary Structure for Minimum Wage Workers in Odisha

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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 Odisha
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 12,012
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 2
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 Odisha
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 13,312
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 Odisha
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 14,612
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 Odisha
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 15,912
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
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Got questions?

What are the updated minimum wage rates in Odisha for 2025?

As of 2025, the minimum wage rates of Odisha are: Rs. 452 (for unskilled), Rs. 502 (for semi-skilled), and Rs. 552 (for skilled), and Rs. 602 (for highly skilled).

 

How frequently does the Odisha government revise minimum wages?

Wages are adjusted every half-year, with major overhauls completed every year or two.

 

Are there different wage rates for the mining and construction sectors in Odisha?

Yes, the mining and construction industries usually have higher pay due to dangerous conditions and other regulatory requirements.

 

How does the cost-of-living influence minimum wage adjustments in Odisha?

A formula called the Variable Dearness Allowance is used to adjust wages to inflation and living costs.

 

What penalties exist for non-compliance with wage regulations in Odisha?

Violators face fines up to ₹500, jail for six months, and legal claims for unpaid wages.

 

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