Minimum Wages in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been revised, effective from 01 July 2026. These revised minimum rates of wages will be applicable to all 6 Schedules of Employments as well as Government Departments / Offices / Industrial Establishments in A & N Islands from 01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026.
| Category of Employees | Minimum Wage Per Day | Minimum Wage Per Month |
| Unskilled | ₹ 660.00 | ₹ 17,160.00 |
| Semi-Skilled / Unskilled Supervisory | ₹ 741.00 | ₹ 19,266.00 |
| Skilled / Clerical | ₹ 864.00 | ₹ 22,464.00 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 947.00 | ₹ 24,622.00 |
Note :
- The new minimum wage rates are intended to include a weekly rest day. The daily minimum wage amount should be multiplied by 26 days to calculate the monthly wage.
- No gender discrimination – Where men and women employees perform similar work, wages should not differ based on gender under the new rates.
- Existing employees earning higher wages – Wherever an employee is already earning higher pay than the revised minimum wage applicable for their category of work, their existing higher wage rate is to continue being paid.
6 Schedules of Employments
- Shops, Commercial Establishments, Residential Hotels, Lodging Houses, Restaurants, Eating Houses, Theaters and Places of Public Amusements or Entertainment.
- Wood Based Industries.
- Educational Institutes / Schools/ Nurseries / Kinder Gartens / Tutorials / Coaching Institutes in the Private Sector other than the CBSE Affiliated Institutions.
- Agriculture.
- Construction or Maintenance of Roads or in the Building Operations or Stone Breaking or Stone Crushing.
- Loading and Unloading.
Official Notification
Andaman And Nicobar Islands Revised Minimum Wages Notification July 2026 (PDF)
Official Website
Visit the official website of the Department of Labour, Employment & Training, A&N Administration for more details.
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