Minimum wages in Odisha
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level
- Unskilled₹12,428₹478 a day
- Semi-skilled₹13,728₹528 a day
- Skilled₹15,028₹578 a day
- Highly skilled₹16,328₹628 a day
Applies to: All scheduled employments (one statewide rate). Notification: Labour Commissioner notification No. 8393/LC dated 08.10.2026.
All rates, with daily rates
| Category | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹478 | ₹12,428 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹528 | ₹13,728 |
| Skilled | ₹578 | ₹15,028 |
| Highly skilled | ₹628 | ₹16,328 |
- The notification fixes daily rates, including dearness allowance. Monthly figures here are the daily rate × 26, for reference.
- The dearness allowance rose by ₹6 a day from 1 October 2026.
Sources: Notification No. 8393/LC dated 08.10.2026, Office of the Labour Commissioner, Odisha (scan · SGCMS - Minimum Rate of Wages, Odisha (October 2026) · TeamLease RegTech - Govt of Odisha notified revised minimum wages through VDA
Minimum wages in Odisha: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Odisha in 2026?
From 1 October 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Odisha is ₹12,428 a month (₹478 a day); for a skilled worker it is ₹15,028 a month. These are the rates for all scheduled employments (one statewide rate).
How often are minimum wages revised in Odisha?
Odisha revises its minimum wages twice a year (1 April and 1 October). The rates on this page are in force from 1 October 2026 until the next revision.
What happens if an employer pays less than the minimum wage in Odisha?
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 Odisha follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Odisha revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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