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Minimum Wages in Uttar Pradesh

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What is the Minimum Wage of Uttar Pradesh in 2025?

The State Government of Uttar Pradesh last revised the minimum wage rates in the state on 1st April 2024. The current applicable rates for 2025 are:

Minimum Wages in Uttar Pradesh – Applicable to all Industrial establishments:
SCHEDULED
EMPLOYMENT
BASIC AMOUNT
(PER MONTH)
VDA
(PER MONTH)
TOTAL
(PER DAY)
TOTAL
(PER MONTH)
Unskilled Rs. 5,750.00 Rs. 4,898.00 Rs. 409.54 Rs. 10,648.00
Semi-skilled Rs. 6,325.00 Rs. 5,388.00 Rs. 450.50 Rs. 11,713.00
Skilled Rs. 7,085.00 Rs. 6,035.00 Rs. 504.62 Rs. 13,120.00
Salary Structure For Minimum Wage Workers in Uttar Pradesh

If you are an HR professional aiming to develop a comprehensive wage structure for your minimum wage workers, you are at the right place!

Our customized templates will assist you in creating compensation plans, catering to the needs of various classes of workers, 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 Uttar Pradesh
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 10648
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 6
Deduction Employee PF 1800
Employee ESI 0
LWF Employee 12
PF Admin Charge 150
PT 200
Salary on Hand 46032
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 Uttar Pradesh
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 11713
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 6
Deduction Employee PF 1800
Employee ESI 0
LWF Employee 12
PF Admin Charge 150
PT 200
Salary on Hand 46032
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 Uttar Pradesh
CTC 600000
Minimum Wages 13120
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 6
Deduction Employee PF 1800
Employee ESI 0
LWF Employee 12
PF Admin Charge 150
PT 200
Salary on Hand 46032
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 current minimum wage rates in Uttar Pradesh for different worker categories?

As of 2025, the monthly minimum wage rates in Uttar Pradesh are Rs. 10,701 for unskilled, Rs. 11,772 for semi-skilled, and Rs. 13,186 for skilled workers.

How often does the Uttar Pradesh government update minimum wages?

Minimum wages are usually revised in Uttar Pradesh every six months according to inflation. Major structural updates may take place once a year or every other year.

Are there special wage provisions for workers in the industrial sector in Uttar Pradesh?

No separate provisions exist. However, industries like leather and textiles may offer higher wages based on demand and worker skills within the general minimum wage framework.

How does the high population density impact wage regulations in Uttar Pradesh?

High population density drives up living costs, prompting higher wage floors—especially in urban hubs like Noida and Lucknow—to ensure basic living standards.

What legal rights do employees have if they receive below-minimum wages in Uttar Pradesh?

Employees can report violations to the Labour Department or file legal claims. Employers may face fines up to ₹50,000 or license suspension for repeat offenses.

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