Minimum Wages of Uttar Pradesh
The Labour Section-02 of the Government of Uttar Pradesh has issued an office memorandum No. I/1498869/2026-2041256, dated 21 October 2026 (Lucknow), signed by Kunal Silku, Special Secretary, and under notification No. 374/36-2-2026-2041256 dated 17 April 2026, which fixed minimum wages for 74 scheduled employments. It declares the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) payable on the average all-India CPI (2001=100) of 431 for January to June 2026, over the base of 400. The VDA is payable from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 and is added to the basic minimum wage in force from 1 April 2026.
Minimum Wage Rates
Class of Employment:Unskilled
CATEGORY:Ghaziabad & Gautam Buddha Nagar (Category-I)
Basic Per Month:12885.00
VDA Per Month:998.59
Total Per Day:533.98
Total Per Month:13883.59
Class of Employment:Semi-Skilled
CATEGORY:Ghaziabad & Gautam Buddha Nagar (Category-I)
Basic Per Month:14173.00
VDA Per Month:1098.41
Total Per Day:587.36
Total Per Month:15271.41
Class of Employment:Skilled
CATEGORY:Ghaziabad & Gautam Buddha Nagar (Category-I)
Basic Per Month:15876.00
VDA Per Month:1230.39
Total Per Day:657.94
Total Per Month:17106.39
Class of Employment:Unskilled
CATEGORY:Districts Having Nagar Nigam (Category-II)
Basic Per Month:12241.00
VDA Per Month:948.68
Total Per Day:507.30
Total Per Month:13189.68
Class of Employment:Semi-Skilled
CATEGORY:Districts Having Nagar Nigam (Category-II)
Basic Per Month:13464.00
VDA Per Month:1043.46
Total Per Day:557.98
Total Per Month:14507.46
Class of Employment:Skilled
CATEGORY:Districts Having Nagar Nigam (Category-II)
Basic Per Month:15082.00
VDA Per Month:1168.86
Total Per Day:625.03
Total Per Month:16250.86
Class of Employment:Unskilled
CATEGORY:Remaining Districts Other Than Category-I & II) (Category-III)
Basic Per Month:11629.00
VDA Per Month:901.25
Total Per Day:481.93
Total Per Month:12530.42
Class of Employment:Semi-Skilled
CATEGORY:Remaining Districts Other Than Category-I & II) (Category-III)
Basic Per Month:12791.00
VDA Per Month:991.30
Total Per Day:530.09
Total Per Month:13782.30
Class of Employment:Skilled
CATEGORY:Remaining Districts Other Than Category-I & II) (Category-III)
Basic Per Month:14328.00
VDA Per Month:1110.42
Total Per Day:593.79
Total Per Month:15438.42
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 Uttar Pradesh 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