Minimum wages in Tamil Nadu
The minimum wage the law sets in Tamil Nadu for each type of work, area and skill.
Lowest: Attender, Zone D, General Category
₹13,823at least, a month
basic ₹6,470 + dearness allowance ₹7,353
Is this salary enough?
General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.
Rates by type of work
In force from 1 Apr 2026
The 3 lowest of 424 rates
| Type of work | Area | Skill | Basic | VDA | Total a month | Total a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttenderArea Zone DSkill General Category | Zone D | General Category | ₹6,470 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,823Basic ₹6,470VDA ₹7,353Total a day ₹531.65 | ₹531.65 |
| Bicycle FitterService shops (Watch/Radio/Bicycle)Area Zone DSkill Special Categories | Zone D | Special Categories | ₹6,470 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,823Basic ₹6,470VDA ₹7,353Total a day ₹531.65 | ₹531.65 |
| CanvassarBoarding and LodgesArea Zone DSkill Special Categories | Zone D | Special Categories | ₹6,470 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,823Basic ₹6,470VDA ₹7,353Total a day ₹531.65 | ₹531.65 |
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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
General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.
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