Minimum wages in Uttar Pradesh
The minimum wage the law sets in Uttar Pradesh for each type of work, area and skill.
Category-I - Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad Districts, Skilled
₹16,868at least, a month
basic ₹15,876 + dearness allowance ₹992
Is this salary enough?
General information, not legal advice. Follow the official notification.
Rates by type of work
In force from 1 Apr 2026
Skilled rates: 1 of 9
| Type of work | Skill | Basic | VDA | Total a month | Total a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category-I - Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad DistrictsSkill Skilled | Skilled | ₹15,876 | ₹992 | ₹16,868Basic ₹15,876VDA ₹992Total a day ₹648.77 | ₹648.77 |
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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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