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Minimum Wages in Tripura

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What is the Minimum Wage of Tripura in 2025?

The State Government revised and made the minimum wages effective from 1st April 2024.

The State is classified under the dollowing zones, and the minimum wage rates of skilled, unskilled, and semi-skilled workers are discussed below.

  1. For Shops and Establishments
  2. For Private Security Guards
Minimum Wages for Shops and Establishments, made effective from 01.04.24:
EMPLOYMENT
CATEGORY
BASIC
(PER MONTH)
VDA
(PER MONTH)
TOTAL
(PER MONTH)
Unskilled Rs. 10,032.00 Rs. 641.29 Rs. 10,673.29
Semi-skilled Rs. 10,721.00 Rs. 685.33 Rs. 11,406.33
Skilled Rs. 11,797.00 Rs. 754.12 Rs. 12,551.12
Minimum Wages for Private Security Guards, made effective from 01.04.24:
EMPLOYMENT
CATEGORY
BASIC
(PER MONTH)
VDA
(PER MONTH)
TOTAL
(PER MONTH)
Unskilled Rs. 10,032.00 Rs. 641.29 Rs. 10,673.29
Semi-skilled Rs. 10,721.00 Rs. 685.33 Rs. 11,406.33
Skilled Rs. 11,797.00 Rs. 754.12 Rs. 12,551.12
Salary Structure for Minimum Wage Workers in Tripura

Our customizable templates help HR professionals in crafting comprehensive wage structures for workers of various categories or industry types (i.e., Skilled, Unskilled, and Semi-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 Tripura
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 7578
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 Tripura
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 8313
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 Tripura
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 9297
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 is the minimum wage structure for various industries in Tripura?

Tripura’s wages vary by sector and skill. In construction, unskilled workers earn ₹319/day, while in mechanical workshops, skilled workers earn ₹10,182/month. Agriculture and plantation workers are also covered under state-set wages.

How often are minimum wages revised in Tripura?

Tripura typically revises minimum wages every six months based on inflation and economic conditions. Larger revisions may happen annually or every two years depending on policy decisions.

Are plantation and agricultural workers covered under minimum wage laws in Tripura?

Yes, Tripura includes plantation and agriculture workers under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, ensuring fair pay aligned with their job category and skill level.

How does the government ensure compliance with minimum wage regulations in Tripura?

Tripura ensures compliance via labor inspections, computerized risk assessments, and mandatory online reporting of inspection findings. Violators face legal and financial consequences.

What penalties exist for employers who do not comply with minimum wage laws in Tripura?

Employers who violate wage laws can face fines or imprisonment. Workers can file complaints, and the state may initiate legal action for underpayment or late wage disbursal.

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