Minimum Wages of Jammu & Kashmir
Minimum Wage Rates
Category of Employement:Unskilled
Wages Per Day:311
Wages Per Month:8086
Category of Employement:Semi-Skilled
Wages Per Day:400
Wages Per Month:10400
Category of Employement:Skilled
Wages Per Day:483
Wages Per Month:12558
Category of Employement:Highly Skilled
Wages Per Day:552
Wages Per Month:14352
Category of Employement:Administrative/Ministerial
Wages Per Day:449
Wages Per Month:11674
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 all Jammu and Kashmir 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 wages
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or 6 months imprisonment or both