Minimum wages in West Bengal
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level and zone
| Skill level | Zone A | Zone B |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹10,558₹406 a day | ₹9,760₹375 a day |
| Semi-skilled | ₹11,615₹447 a day | ₹10,733₹413 a day |
| Skilled | ₹12,777₹491 a day | ₹11,807₹454 a day |
| Highly skilled | ₹14,054₹541 a day | ₹12,990₹500 a day |
Applies to: Shops and establishments (and security services). Notification: Labour Commissionerate circular No. 30/Stat/14/RW/24/2023/LCS/JLC dated 22.06.2026.
All rates (including 6 other categories), with daily rates
| Category | Zone | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Zone A | ₹406 | ₹10,558 |
| Unskilled | Zone B | ₹375 | ₹9,760 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone A | ₹447 | ₹11,615 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone B | ₹413 | ₹10,733 |
| Skilled | Zone A | ₹491 | ₹12,777 |
| Skilled | Zone B | ₹454 | ₹11,807 |
| Highly skilled | Zone A | ₹541 | ₹14,054 |
| Highly skilled | Zone B | ₹500 | ₹12,990 |
| Unskilled - Security Services | Zone A | ₹406 | ₹10,556 |
| Unskilled - Security Services | Zone B | ₹375 | ₹9,758 |
| Semi-skilled - Security Services | Zone A | ₹447 | ₹11,611 |
| Semi-skilled - Security Services | Zone B | ₹413 | ₹10,732 |
| Skilled - Security Services | Zone A | ₹491 | ₹12,773 |
| Skilled - Security Services | Zone B | ₹454 | ₹11,806 |
- Zone A: municipal corporations, municipalities, notified areas and development authority areas. Zone B: the rest of the state.
- Rates are consolidated (minimum wage plus dearness allowance). Daily rate = monthly rate ÷ 26, rounded to the rupee.
- From July 2026 only Zone A rose; Zone B rates are unchanged.
Sources: Govt of West Bengal Labour Commissionerate Circular No. 30/Stat/14/RW/24/2023/LCS/JLC date · SGCMS - Minimum Rate of Wages, West Bengal (July 2026) · Ascent HR - Revision of minimum wages - West Bengal - 220626
Minimum wages in West Bengal: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in West Bengal in 2026?
From 1 July 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in West Bengal is ₹9,760 a month (₹375 a day) in the lowest-paid zone and up to ₹10,558 in the highest; for a skilled worker it is from ₹11,807 a month. These are the rates for shops and establishments (and security services).
How often are minimum wages revised in West Bengal?
West Bengal revises its minimum wages twice a year (1 January and 1 July). The rates on this page are in force from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026.
What happens if an employer pays less than the minimum wage in West Bengal?
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 West Bengal follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time West Bengal revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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