Minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level
- Unskilled₹12,575₹484 a day
- Semi-skilled₹13,571₹522 a day
- Skilled₹15,294₹588 a day
- Highly skilled₹16,919₹651 a day
₹12,575 = basic ₹9,575 + VDA (dearness allowance) ₹3,000
BasicVDAApplies to: 67 scheduled employments, including shops and commercial establishments. Notification: Labour Commissioner notification No. 1-1/11/Anve./Panch/2024/22284 dated 30.09.2026.
All rates, with daily rates and the basic and VDA split
| Category | Basic / month | VDA / month | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹9,575 | ₹3,000 | ₹484 | ₹12,575 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,571 | ₹3,000 | ₹522 | ₹13,571 |
| Skilled | ₹12,294 | ₹3,000 | ₹588 | ₹15,294 |
| Highly skilled | ₹13,919 | ₹3,000 | ₹651 | ₹16,919 |
- The dearness allowance rose by ₹150 a month from 1 October 2026 (to ₹3,000).
- Textiles, apparel and footwear have separate, lower rates (unskilled ₹10,950 a month).
Sources: MP Labour Commissioner, Indore: Minimum wages and VDA rates effective 01.10.2026 to 31.03. · SGCMS: Minimum Rate of Wages – Madhya Pradesh – October 2026 · DCPSOL: Madhya Pradesh minimum wages VDA notification October 2026
Minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Madhya Pradesh in 2026?
From 1 October 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Madhya Pradesh is ₹12,575 a month (₹484 a day); for a skilled worker it is ₹15,294 a month. These are the rates for 67 scheduled employments, including shops and commercial establishments.
How often are minimum wages revised in Madhya Pradesh?
Madhya Pradesh revises its minimum wages twice a year (1 April and 1 October). The rates on this page are in force from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Does the minimum wage in Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Madhya Pradesh revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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