The Minimum Wages in Punjab have been revised, effective from 01 March 2025 to 31 August 2025. An official notification regarding these changes was released on 16 April 2025 by the Labour Commissioner, Punjab.
Minimum Wages For Shops and Establishments in Punjab
| Category of Employment | Total Per Month | Total Per Day | Total Per Hour |
| Unskilled | ₹ 11,389.64 | ₹ 438.06 | ₹ 54.75 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹ 12,169.64 | ₹ 468.06 | ₹ 58.50 |
| Skilled | ₹ 13,066.64 | ₹ 502.56 | ₹ 62.82 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹ 14,098.64 | ₹ 542.25 | ₹ 67.78 |
Minimum Wages For Staff Categories from A to D in Punjab
Minimum Wages to staff categories from A to D as mentioned in the table below shall be applicable only to Scheduled Employments under the Government of Punjab, the Local Authority and the Boards, Corporations or any agency (By whatever name is called) under the control of the Govt. of Punjab in respect of the Staff Employed through outsourcing or employed casually or on daily wages.
| Category of Employment | Total Per Month | Total Per Day | Total Per Hour |
| Staff Category – A | ₹ 16,559.64 | ₹ 636.90 | ₹ 79.61 |
| Staff Category – B | ₹ 14,889.64 | ₹ 572.67 | ₹ 71.58 |
| Staff Category – C | ₹ 13,889.64 | ₹ 514.98 | ₹ 64.37 |
| Staff Category – D | ₹ 12,189.64 | ₹ 468.83 | ₹ 58.60 |
Official Notification
Punjab Minimum Wages Notification March 2025 (PDF)
Punjab Minimum Wages Notification September 2024 (PDF)
Official Website
Visit the official website of the Department of Labour, Punjab, for more details.
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