Minimum Wages of Bihar
Minimum Wage Rates
Categories of Workers:Unskilled
Wages Per Day:424
Wages Per Month:11024
VDA Per Day:4
VDA Per Month:104
Total Per Month:11128
Total Per Day:428
Categories of Workers:Semi-Skilled
Wages Per Day:440
Wages Per Month:11440
VDA Per Day:4
VDA Per Month:104
Total Per Month:11544
Total Per Day:444
Categories of Workers:Skilled
Wages Per Day:536
Wages Per Month:13936
VDA Per Day:5
VDA Per Month:130
Total Per Month:14066
Total Per Day:541
Categories of Workers:654
Wages Per Day:17004
Wages Per Month:6
VDA Per Day:156
VDA Per Month:17160
Total Per Month:660
Total Per Day:541
Employment Categories & Additional Benefits
Description:It is to guarantee that workers in scheduled jobs are paid a fair minimum wage, avoid exploitation, and maintain a minimal standard of living.
Applicability:It covers Bihar scheduled jobs even it every employee, contract labourer and labourers. It relates to government buildings, local governments, mines, factories, and other scheduled industries. It does not include members of the armed forces
Over-Time Wages:Twice the minimum wage
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or 6 months imprisonment or both