The Government of Telangana has revised the minimum wages applicable to employees engaged in 67 Scheduled Employments across the State through G.O. Ms. No. 6 dated 30 May 2026. The revised wage rates came into effect from 1 June 2026 and are applicable to different categories of employees based on their skill classification and the zone of employment.
| Skill Category | Zone – I | Zone – II | Zone – III |
| Unskilled | ₹ 16,000 | ₹ 15,000 | ₹ 14,000 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 17,000 | ₹ 16,000 | ₹ 15,000 |
| Skilled | ₹ 18,500 | ₹ 17,500 | ₹ 16,500 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 20,000 | ₹ 19,000 | ₹ 18,000 |
Zone Classification
- Zone-I: Generally includes Municipal Corporations and major urban areas.
- Zone-II: Generally includes Municipalities and developing urban areas.
- Zone-III: Includes rural and other areas not covered under Zone-I and Zone-II.
Official Notification
Telangana Minimum Wages Notification June 2026 (PDF)
Official Website
Visit the official website of the Department of Labour, Telangana, for more details.
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