Minimum wages in Maharashtra

The minimum wage the law sets in Maharashtra for each type of work, area and skill.

Shops and commercial establishments, Zone 1, Skilled

₹15,766at least, a month

basic ₹11,632 + dearness allowance ₹4,134

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Monthly pay (₹)

General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.

In force from 1 Jul 2026

Skilled rates: 3 of 9

Type of work	Area	Skill	Basic	VDA	Total a month
Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 1Skill Skilled	Zone 1	Skilled	₹11,632	₹4,134	₹15,766Basic ₹11,632VDA ₹4,134
Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 2Skill Skilled	Zone 2	Skilled	₹11,036	₹4,134	₹15,170Basic ₹11,036VDA ₹4,134
Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 3Skill Skilled	Zone 3	Skilled	₹10,440	₹4,134	₹14,574Basic ₹10,440VDA ₹4,134

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Skilled rates: 3 of 9

Type of work	Area	Skill	Basic	VDA	Total a month
Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 1Skill Skilled	Zone 1	Skilled	₹11,632	₹4,134	₹15,766Basic ₹11,632VDA ₹4,134
Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 2Skill Skilled	Zone 2	Skilled	₹11,036	₹4,134	₹15,170Basic ₹11,036VDA ₹4,134
Shops and commercial establishmentsArea Zone 3Skill Skilled	Zone 3	Skilled	₹10,440	₹4,134	₹14,574Basic ₹10,440VDA ₹4,134

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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.

VDA: Variable dearness allowance: the part of the minimum wage that goes up with prices, usually twice a year.

Minimum wage plus special allowance rates for scheduled employments, 1 July to 31 December 2026
Notification, Office of the Commissioner of Labour, Government of Maharashtra, No. क्र.प्रा.वि./कि.वे.अ/वि.भ.जुलै-डिसेंबर/२०२६(२)/कार्या-१०/७९९७, 5 Aug 2026
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