Minimum wages in Telangana
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level and zone
| Skill level | Zone I | Zone II | Zone III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹16,000₹615.38 a day | ₹15,000₹576.92 a day | ₹14,000₹538.46 a day |
| Semi-skilled | ₹17,000₹653.85 a day | ₹16,000₹615.38 a day | ₹15,000₹576.92 a day |
| Skilled | ₹18,500₹711.54 a day | ₹17,500₹673.08 a day | ₹16,500₹634.62 a day |
| Highly skilled | ₹20,000₹769.23 a day | ₹19,000₹730.77 a day | ₹18,000₹692.31 a day |
Applies to: All employments in Schedules I and II, including shops and commercial establishments. Notification: G.O.Ms.No.6 dated 30.05.2026 (under the Code on Wages, 2019).
All rates, with daily rates and the basic and VDA split
| Category | Zone | Basic / month | VDA / month | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Zone I | ₹16,000 | – | ₹615.38 | ₹16,000 |
| Unskilled | Zone II | ₹15,000 | – | ₹576.92 | ₹15,000 |
| Unskilled | Zone III | ₹14,000 | – | ₹538.46 | ₹14,000 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone I | ₹17,000 | – | ₹653.85 | ₹17,000 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone II | ₹16,000 | – | ₹615.38 | ₹16,000 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone III | ₹15,000 | – | ₹576.92 | ₹15,000 |
| Skilled | Zone I | ₹18,500 | – | ₹711.54 | ₹18,500 |
| Skilled | Zone II | ₹17,500 | – | ₹673.08 | ₹17,500 |
| Skilled | Zone III | ₹16,500 | – | ₹634.62 | ₹16,500 |
| Highly skilled | Zone I | ₹20,000 | – | ₹769.23 | ₹20,000 |
| Highly skilled | Zone II | ₹19,000 | – | ₹730.77 | ₹19,000 |
| Highly skilled | Zone III | ₹18,000 | – | ₹692.31 | ₹18,000 |
- Zone I: municipal corporations. Zone II: municipalities. Zone III: rural and other areas.
- These are the notified basic rates. No cost-of-living allowance under the new order had been notified as of 2 November 2026.
- Where an employee already earns more, a 10% increase on the existing wage applies. The rates are subject to pending High Court cases (no stay).
Sources: G.O.Ms.No.6, LET&F (Lab-I) Dept, Govt of Telangana, dated 30.05.2026 (full G.O. text with · SGCMS - Telangana Minimum Rate of Wages (May 2026), with G.O.Ms.No.6 PDF · TeamLease RegTech - Telangana revision of minimum wages across all employments effective J
Minimum wages in Telangana: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Telangana in 2026?
From 1 June 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Telangana is ₹14,000 a month (₹538.46 a day) in the lowest-paid zone and up to ₹16,000 in the highest; for a skilled worker it is from ₹16,500 a month. These are the rates for all employments in Schedules I and II, including shops and commercial establishments.
How often are minimum wages revised in Telangana?
Telangana revises its minimum wages basic rates fixed in June 2026; a cost-of-living allowance is to be notified every April and October. The rates on this page are in force from 1 June 2026 until the next revision.
What happens if an employer pays less than the minimum wage in Telangana?
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 Telangana follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Telangana revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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