Minimum wages in Chhattisgarh
The minimum wage the law sets in Chhattisgarh for each type of work, area and skill.
General, Zone A, Semi-Skilled
₹12,184.48at least, a month
basic ₹8,970 + dearness allowance ₹3,214.48
Is this salary enough?
General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.
Rates by type of work
In force from 1 Oct 2026
3 of 12 rates
| Type of work | Area | Skill | Basic | VDA | Total a month | Total a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeneralArea Zone ASkill Semi-Skilled | Zone A | Semi-Skilled | ₹8,970 | ₹3,214.48 | ₹12,184.48Basic ₹8,970VDA ₹3,214.48Total a day ₹468.60 | ₹468.60 |
| GeneralArea Zone ASkill Skilled | Zone A | Skilled | ₹9,750 | ₹3,214.48 | ₹12,964.48Basic ₹9,750VDA ₹3,214.48Total a day ₹498.60 | ₹498.60 |
| GeneralArea Zone ASkill Unskilled | Zone A | Unskilled | ₹8,320 | ₹3,214.48 | ₹11,534.48Basic ₹8,320VDA ₹3,214.48Total a day ₹443.60 | ₹443.60 |
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What to do
- Check each employee's monthly pay against the rate for their type of work, area and skill.
- When new rates start, pay them from that date, and pay any difference for earlier months as arrears.
- Keep the official notification with your wage records.
Terms used on this page
- VDA
- Variable dearness allowance: the part of the minimum wage that goes up with prices, usually twice a year.
Where these figures come from
Chhattisgarh-Minimum-Wages-Notification-April-2026
Notification, Government of Chhattisgarh, 24 Mar 2026
Chhattisgarh-Minimum-Wages-Notification-October-2025
Notification, Government of Chhattisgarh, 29 Sep 2025
Chhattisgarh-Minimum-Wages-Notification-October-2026
Notification, Government of Chhattisgarh, 8 Oct 2026
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