Minimum wages in Bihar
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level
- Unskilled₹11,336₹436 a day
- Semi-skilled₹11,752₹452 a day
- Skilled₹14,326₹551 a day
- Highly skilled₹17,472₹672 a day
₹11,336 = basic ₹11,128 + VDA (dearness allowance) ₹208
BasicVDAApplies to: All scheduled employments, including shops and establishments. Notification: Labour Resources Department notification dated 01.04.2026.
All rates, with daily rates and the basic and VDA split
| Category | Basic / month | VDA / month | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹11,128 | ₹208 | ₹436 | ₹11,336 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹11,544 | ₹208 | ₹452 | ₹11,752 |
| Skilled | ₹14,066 | ₹260 | ₹551 | ₹14,326 |
| Highly skilled | ₹17,160 | ₹312 | ₹672 | ₹17,472 |
- The order for 1 October 2026 had not been published as of 2 November 2026. When it is, it will apply from 1 October.
- Supervisory and clerical staff are paid at least the skilled rate.
- Monthly rate = daily rate × 26.
Sources: DCPSOL: Latest Minimum Wages for Shops and Establishments in Bihar (April 2026) · hono.ai: Bihar Minimum Wages 2026 · AscentHR: Revision of minimum wages – Bihar – 010426
Minimum wages in Bihar: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Bihar in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Bihar is ₹11,336 a month (₹436 a day); for a skilled worker it is ₹14,326 a month. These are the rates for all scheduled employments, including shops and establishments.
How often are minimum wages revised in Bihar?
Bihar revises its minimum wages twice a year (1 April and 1 October). The rates on this page are in force from 1 April 2026 until the next revision.
Does the minimum wage in Bihar include VDA?
Yes. The minimum wage is the basic rate plus the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), which is revised with the consumer price index. Employers must pay at least the total of the two.
What happens if an employer pays less than the minimum wage in Bihar?
Paying less than the minimum wage is an offence under the Code on Wages, 2019: a fine of up to ₹50,000, and for a repeat offence within five years, imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to ₹1,00,000, or both. The worker can also claim the shortfall. Overtime must be paid at least at twice the normal rate.
How can I make sure payroll in Bihar follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Bihar revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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