Minimum Wages of West Bengal
The Government of West Bengal has issued Notification No: 30/Stat/14/RW/24/2023/LCS/JLC (dated 22/06/2026), updating the statutory minimum wages effective from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2026 under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The circular splits the state into Zone A (municipal areas) and Zone B (rural/rest of WB). Under this mandate, monthly wages range from a baseline of ₹10,558 (Zone A) / ₹9,760 (Zone B) for Unskilled workers, up to ₹14,054 (Zone A) / ₹12,990 (Zone B) for Highly Skilled staff. Calculated using a 26-day monthly divisor, the order enforces an 8-hour workday, equal pay for men and women, and double-rate overtime pay.
Minimum Wage Rates
Category:Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
Categories of Employees:Unskilled
Zone:Zone A
Wages Per Day:406
Wages Per Month:10,558
Category:Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
Categories of Employees:Unskilled
Zone:Zone B
Wages Per Day:375
Wages Per Month:9,760
Category:Dufty, Assistant Accountant
Categories of Employees:Semi-skilled
Zone:Zone A
Wages Per Day:491
Wages Per Month:11,615
Category:Dufty, Assistant Accountant
Categories of Employees:Semi-skilled
Zone:Zone B
Wages Per Day:413
Wages Per Month:10,733
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:491
Wages Per Month:12,777
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
Wages Per Month:11,807
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:541
Wages Per Month:14,054
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:500
Wages Per Month:12,990
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