Minimum wages in Uttar Pradesh
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level and zone
| Skill level | Category I: Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad | Category II: districts with a Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) | Category III: all other districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,884₹533.98 a day | ₹13,190₹507.3 a day | ₹12,530₹481.93 a day |
| Semi-skilled | ₹15,271₹587.36 a day | ₹14,507₹557.98 a day | ₹13,782₹530.09 a day |
| Skilled | ₹17,106₹657.94 a day | ₹16,251₹625.03 a day | ₹15,438₹593.79 a day |
₹12,530 = basic ₹11,629 + VDA (dearness allowance) ₹901
BasicVDAApplies to: 74 scheduled employments, in three categories of district. Notification: Office Memorandum No. I/1498869/2026-2041256 dated 21.10.2026 (dearness allowance), on basic rates notified on 17.04.2026.
All rates, with daily rates and the basic and VDA split
| Category | Zone | Basic / month | VDA / month | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Category I: Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad | ₹12,885 | ₹998.59 | ₹533.98 | ₹13,884 |
| Semi-skilled | Category I: Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad | ₹14,173 | ₹1,098.41 | ₹587.36 | ₹15,271 |
| Skilled | Category I: Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad | ₹15,876 | ₹1,230.39 | ₹657.94 | ₹17,106 |
| Unskilled | Category II: districts with a Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) | ₹12,241 | ₹948.68 | ₹507.3 | ₹13,190 |
| Semi-skilled | Category II: districts with a Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) | ₹13,464 | ₹1,043.46 | ₹557.98 | ₹14,507 |
| Skilled | Category II: districts with a Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) | ₹15,082 | ₹1,168.86 | ₹625.03 | ₹16,251 |
| Unskilled | Category III: all other districts | ₹11,629 | ₹901.25 | ₹481.93 | ₹12,530 |
| Semi-skilled | Category III: all other districts | ₹12,791 | ₹991.3 | ₹530.09 | ₹13,782 |
| Skilled | Category III: all other districts | ₹14,328 | ₹1,110.42 | ₹593.79 | ₹15,438 |
- Category I: Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad. Category II: districts with a Municipal Corporation. Category III: other districts.
- Daily rate = monthly rate ÷ 26. There is no highly skilled category in this schedule.
- Part-time workers (under 6 hours a day) get at least 1/8 of the daily rate per hour.
Sources: UP Labour Dept Office Memo No. I/1498869/2026-2041256 dt 21-10-2026 (PDF, copy hosted by F · TeamLease RegTech: Govt of Uttar Pradesh issued a notification regarding revision of VDA ( · Futurex Solutions: Uttar Pradesh minimum wages VDA rates October 2026
Minimum wages in Uttar Pradesh: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh in 2026?
From 1 October 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Uttar Pradesh is ₹12,530 a month (₹481.93 a day) in the lowest-paid zone and up to ₹13,884 in the highest; for a skilled worker it is from ₹15,438 a month. These are the rates for 74 scheduled employments, in three categories of district.
How often are minimum wages revised in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar 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 Uttar 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 Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Uttar Pradesh revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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