Minimum Wages of Andhra Pradesh
The Commissioner of Labour, Andhra Pradesh, has issued Notification No. G/3186486/2026 dated 23 March 2026 regarding the Cost of Living Allowance (VDA) payable to employees covered under various scheduled employments in the State. The notification was published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary on 25 March 2026 and the revised VDA rates are applicable with effect from 1 April 2026. The revision has been made under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and applies to employees working in scheduled employments across Andhra Pradesh. Employers should review the latest VDA rates and ensure that wages paid to employees are in accordance with the applicable minimum wage notifications and revised Cost of Living Allowance effective from 1 April 2026. This page provides the latest Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages and VDA details, notification information, effective date, and official gazette for easy reference by employers, HR professionals, consultants, compliance teams, contractors, and employees.
Minimum Wage Rates
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer
Basic Per Month:5557.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:14504.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer
Basic Per Month:5357.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:14304.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths
Basic Per Month:3886.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths
Basic Per Month:3757.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12704.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Computer Operator
Basic Per Month:3886.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Computer Operator
Basic Per Month:3757.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12704.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman
Basic Per Month:4102.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13049.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman
Basic Per Month:3886.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier
Basic Per Month:3700.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12647.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser
Basic Per Month:4722.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13669.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Others
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Photo Frame Worker
Basic Per Month:3757.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12407.20
Category:Others
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Photo Frame Worker
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Others
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator
Basic Per Month:4722.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13669.20
Category:Others
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Others
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Goldsmith
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Others
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Goldsmith
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Washerman (Laundry)
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Washerman (Laundry)
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Manager/ Shop Incharge
Basic Per Month:4722.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13669.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Manager/ Shop Incharge
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Helper/ Pressman
Basic Per Month:3700.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12647.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Helper/ Pressman
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Clerk/ Bill Writer
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13049.20
Category:Laundries/ Dry Cleaners
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Clerk/ Bill Writer
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Manager/Shop Incharge
Basic Per Month:4722.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13669.20
Category:Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Manager/Shop Incharge
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Helper
Basic Per Month:3700.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12647.20
Category:Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Helper
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Weighman/ Kolgari
Basic Per Month:3886.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Weighman/ Kolgari
Basic Per Month:3757.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12704.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard
Basic Per Month:3700.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12647.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer
Basic Per Month:5557.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:14504.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer
Basic Per Month:5138.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:14085.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Computer Operator
Basic Per Month:3886.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Computer Operator
Basic Per Month:3757.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12704.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator
Basic Per Month:4102.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13049.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator
Basic Per Month:3886.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12833.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees
Basic Per Month:4722.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13669.20
Category:Commercial Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Tailoring Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Helper/ Pressman
Basic Per Month:3757.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12704.20
Category:Tailoring Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Helper/ Pressman
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Tailoring Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Cutter Master
Basic Per Month:4722.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13669.20
Category:Tailoring Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Cutter Master
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Tailoring Establishments
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Tailoring Establishments
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Type Writing Instructor
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Type Writing Instructor
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Security Guard
Basic Per Month:3700.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12647.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Security Guard
Basic Per Month:3370.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:12317.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone I
Designation:Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman
Basic Per Month:4520.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13467.20
Category:Shops
Zone:Zone II
Designation:Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman
Basic Per Month:4302.00
VDA PER MONTH:8947.20
TOTAL PER WAGE:13249.20
Employment Categories & Additional Benefits
Unskilled:Workers who have at least one year experience in the trade, able to do repetitive work or simple jobs using simple tools or machines
Semi-skilled:Workers who have at least one year experience in the trade, able to do repetitive work or simple jobs using simple tools or machines
Skilled:Workers who perform tasks requiring specialized skills, training or technical ability; they are more independent in their work (beyond just repeating simple tasks)
Highly Skilled:Workers with advanced technical knowledge, supervisory or managerial roles, or highly specialized competence (engineers, senior supervisors, etc.)
Zone-1:Workers with advanced technical knowledge, supervisory or managerial roles, or highly specialized competence (engineers, senior supervisors, etc.)
Zone-2:Workers with advanced technical knowledge, supervisory or managerial roles, or highly specialized competence (engineers, senior supervisors, etc.)
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or up to 6 months imprisonment or both.
Compensation:Up to ten times the difference between the prescribed minimum wage and the wage actually paid.