Minimum wages in Goa
Checked against the notification on 2 November 2026
Monthly minimum wage by skill level and zone
| Skill level | Zone A | Zone B |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹14,586₹561 a day | ₹14,456₹556 a day |
| Semi-skilled | ₹16,172₹622 a day | ₹16,042₹617 a day |
| Skilled | ₹17,602₹677 a day | ₹17,472₹672 a day |
₹14,456 = basic ₹10,582 + VDA (dearness allowance) ₹3,874
BasicVDAApplies to: Shops and commercial establishments (other than hotels and restaurants). Notification: Commissioner of Labour order No. CLE/PA/MWA-VDA/(10)/2016/1547 dated 29.04.2026.
All rates (including 2 other categories), with daily rates and the basic and VDA split
| Category | Zone | Basic / month | VDA / month | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Zone A | ₹10,712 | ₹3,874 | ₹561 | ₹14,586 |
| Unskilled | Zone B | ₹10,582 | ₹3,874 | ₹556 | ₹14,456 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone A | ₹12,298 | ₹3,874 | ₹622 | ₹16,172 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone B | ₹12,168 | ₹3,874 | ₹617 | ₹16,042 |
| Skilled | Zone A | ₹13,728 | ₹3,874 | ₹677 | ₹17,602 |
| Skilled | Zone B | ₹13,598 | ₹3,874 | ₹672 | ₹17,472 |
| Clerical | Zone A | ₹13,728 | ₹3,874 | ₹677 | ₹17,602 |
| Clerical | Zone B | ₹13,598 | ₹3,874 | ₹672 | ₹17,472 |
- The order for 1 October 2026 had not been published as of 2 November 2026. When it is, it will apply from 1 October.
- The dearness allowance is ₹149 a day from 1 April 2026. Monthly rate = daily rate × 26.
- Clerical staff are paid at the skilled rate.
Sources: Goa Commissioner Labour & Employment Order No. CLE/PA/MWA-VDA/(10)/2016/1547 dated 29/04/2 · AscentHR - Revision of minimum wages Goa 290426 · SGCMS - Minimum rate of wages Goa (April 2026)
Minimum wages in Goa: FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Goa in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Goa is ₹14,456 a month (₹556 a day) in the lowest-paid zone and up to ₹14,586 in the highest; for a skilled worker it is from ₹17,472 a month. These are the rates for shops and commercial establishments (other than hotels and restaurants).
How often are minimum wages revised in Goa?
Goa revises its minimum wages twice a year (1 April and 1 October). The rates on this page are in force from 1 April 2026 until the next revision.
Does the minimum wage in Goa 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 Goa?
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 Goa follows the latest minimum wages?
Check each employee's gross wages against the rate for their skill level and zone every time Goa revises its rates. Payroll software such as Zimyo can apply the new rates and flag anyone paid below them.
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