Minimum Wages of West Bengal
Minimum Wage Rates
Category:Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
Categories of Employees:Unskilled
Zone:Zone A
Wages Per Day:397.27
Wages Per Month:10329
Category:Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
Categories of Employees:Unskilled
Zone:Zone B
Wages Per Day:375.38
Wages Per Month:9760
Category:Dufty, Assistant Accountant
Categories of Employees:Semi-skilled
Zone:Zone A
Wages Per Day:437.04
Wages Per Month:11363
Category:Dufty, Assistant Accountant
Categories of Employees:Semi-skilled
Zone:Zone B
Wages Per Day:412.81
Wages Per Month:10733
Category:Clerk, Typist, Office Assistant, Office Maintenance and Inventory Management Staff, Data Entry Operator, Accountant
Categories of Employees:Skilled
Zone:Zone A
Wages Per Day:480.73
Wages Per Month:12499
Category:Clerk, Typist, Office Assistant, Office Maintenance and Inventory Management Staff, Data Entry Operator, Accountant
Categories of Employees:Skilled
Zone:Zone B
Wages Per Day:454.12
Wages Per Month:11807
Category:Head Assistant, Senior Accountant, Computer Operator, Research And Development Staff/Executive, Market Research Staff/Executive, Godown-in-Charge, Office Supervisor, Sales Representative/Sales Promotion Employees
Categories of Employees:Highly Skilled
Zone:Zone A
Wages Per Day:528.77
Wages Per Month:13748
Category:Head Assistant, Senior Accountant, Computer Operator, Research And Development Staff/Executive, Market Research Staff/Executive, Godown-in-Charge, Office Supervisor, Sales Representative/Sales Promotion Employees
Categories of Employees:Highly Skilled
Zone:Zone B
Wages Per Day:499.62
Wages Per Month:12990
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 West Bengal 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