Minimum wages in Himachal Pradesh
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level and zone
| Skill level | No benefit provided | Food, tea & accommodation provided |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,750₹425 a day | ₹11,820₹394 a day |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,470₹449 a day | ₹13,170₹439 a day |
| Skilled | ₹14,790₹493 a day | ₹13,620₹454 a day |
| Highly skilled | ₹15,390₹513 a day | ₹14,250₹475 a day |
Applies to: Shops and commercial establishments (with and without food and lodging provided). Notification: Notification No. Shram(A)4-1/2024 dated 24.06.2025.
All rates, with daily rates
| Category | Zone | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | No benefit provided | ₹425 | ₹12,750 |
| Unskilled | Food, tea & accommodation provided | ₹394 | ₹11,820 |
| Semi-skilled | No benefit provided | ₹449 | ₹13,470 |
| Semi-skilled | Food, tea & accommodation provided | ₹439 | ₹13,170 |
| Skilled | No benefit provided | ₹493 | ₹14,790 |
| Skilled | Food, tea & accommodation provided | ₹454 | ₹13,620 |
| Highly skilled | No benefit provided | ₹513 | ₹15,390 |
| Highly skilled | Food, tea & accommodation provided | ₹475 | ₹14,250 |
- Rates in Scheduled Tribal Areas are 25% higher.
- No revision for April 2026 had been notified as of 2 November 2026, so the April 2025 rates remain in force.
- The ₹450 a day figure seen online is the rate for government daily-wage staff, not the minimum wage.
Sources: HP Department of Labour and Employment - Minimum Wages page · Notification No. Shram(A)4-1/2024 dated 24.06.2025 (93-page PDF, English and Hindi) · HRengage - Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh 2026 (checked 6 Sep 2026)
Minimum wages in Himachal Pradesh: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Himachal Pradesh in 2026?
From 1 April 2025, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Himachal Pradesh is ₹11,820 a month (₹394 a day) in the lowest-paid zone and up to ₹12,750 in the highest; for a skilled worker it is from ₹13,620 a month. These are the rates for shops and commercial establishments (with and without food and lodging provided).
How often are minimum wages revised in Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh revises its minimum wages once a year, from 1 April. The rates on this page are in force from 1 April 2025 until the next revision.
What happens if an employer pays less than the minimum wage in Himachal Pradesh?
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 Himachal Pradesh follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Himachal Pradesh revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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