Minimum Wage in Lakshadweep

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What is the Minimum Wage of Lakshadweep in 2025?

The minimum wages for the union territory of Lakshadweep was last revised on 1st November 2019.

The minimum wage rates applicable for skilled, unskilled, and semi-skilled labor in 2025 are as follows:

Minimum wages, made effective from 01.11.23:

EMPLOYMENTS CATEGORY	BASIC AMOUNT (PER DAY)	VDA (PER DAY)	TOTAL (PER DAY)
Unskilled	Rs. 293.00	Rs. 124.80	Rs. 417.80
Semi-skilled	Rs. 324.00	Rs. 124.80	Rs. 448.80
Skilled	Rs. 381.00	Rs. 124.80	Rs. 505.80
Highly skilled	Rs. 392.00	Rs. 124.80	Rs. 516.80

Salary Structure For Minimum Wage Workers in Lakshadweep

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 Lakshadweep

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	12510

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 Lakshadweep

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	13440

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 Lakshadweep

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	15150

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 Lakshadweep

CTC	600000
Minimum Wages	15480

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	46047
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 for workers in Lakshadweep across various industries?

The minimum wage rates of Lakshadweep currently are Rs. 417 for unskilled, Rs. 448 for semi-skilled, Rs. 505 for skilled, and Rs. 516 for highly skilled workers.

How does the island economy affect minimum wages in Lakshadweep?

Lakshadweep’s isolated island economy significantly impacts wages through higher transportation costs, limited local production, seasonal tourism patterns, and specialized maritime skillsets required across most employment sectors.

Are there special wage provisions for fishing and tourism sector workers in Lakshadweep?

While specific provisions aren’t detailed, Lakshadweep’s economy centers on fishing and tourism, likely resulting in practical wage differences reflecting specialized maritime skills and the extreme seasonality of island employment.

How can workers in Lakshadweep ensure they receive fair wages?

Workers may report violations to local labor authorities or contact a union for assistance. The small population of Lakshadweep along with its close-knit communities provide unique social accountability mechanisms to enable fair wage enforcement.

How can workers in Lakshadweep ensure they receive fair wages?

What penalties exist for non-compliance with wage laws in Lakshadweep?

Non-compliant Lakshadweep employers face fines and imprisonment similar to national standards. The territory’s limited employment opportunities and interconnected island communities likely enhance compliance through social enforcement mechanisms.