Minimum wages in Karnataka
The minimum wage the law sets in Karnataka for each type of work, area and skill.
Shops and commercial establishments, Zone 1: Greater Bengaluru Authority area, Skilled
₹29,316.27at least, a month
basic ₹28,285.47 + dearness allowance ₹1,030.80
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General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.
Rates by type of work
In force from 22 May 2026
Skilled rates: 3 of 12
| Type of work | Area | Skill | Basic | VDA | Total a month | Total a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 1: Greater Bengaluru Authority areaSkill Skilled | Zone 1: Greater Bengaluru Authority area | Skilled | ₹28,285.47 | ₹1,030.80 | ₹29,316.27Basic ₹28,285.47VDA ₹1,030.80Total a day ₹1,127.54 | ₹1,127.54 |
| Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 2: other municipal corporations and all district headquartersSkill Skilled | Zone 2: other municipal corporations and all district headquarters | Skilled | ₹25,714.07 | ₹1,030.80 | ₹26,744.87Basic ₹25,714.07VDA ₹1,030.80Total a day ₹1,028.64 | ₹1,028.64 |
| Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 3: all other areasSkill Skilled | Zone 3: all other areas | Skilled | ₹23,376.43 | ₹1,030.80 | ₹24,407.23Basic ₹23,376.43VDA ₹1,030.80Total a day ₹938.73 | ₹938.73 |
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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
Single notification of minimum wage rates for scheduled employments (Kannada gazette, with English notes)
Notification, Labour Department, Government of Karnataka, No. Gazette Extraordinary No. 389, Part IV-A; Kaa.Ee 411 LMW 2023, 22 May 2026
Summary sheet of the single notification: rates by zone and skill level, and the VDA working
Notification, Labour Department, Government of Karnataka, 22 May 2026
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