[Goa] – Businesses operating in Goa are hereby notified of crucial updates to the state’s minimum wage rates for workers in Shops and Commercial Establishments. The revised wages, which include an updated Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), are effective from October 1, 2025.
This "Compliance Alert" from SGC Services aims to provide clarity on the new requirements, ensuring businesses remain compliant and workers receive their rightful compensation. The revised structure reflects the state’s adjustment to economic indicators, a mandatory update for all employers.
Detailed Breakdown of Revised Minimum Wages in Goa
The primary change in the new structure is the inclusion of a revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) of ₹138 per day, applicable across all categories of employment, for both Zone A and Zone B. The following table provides a clear, comparative view of the previous rates (effective August 11, 2023) and the new per-day and per-month figures, effective October 1, 2025.
The amended rates for all the categories are as below:-
| GOA SHOPS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS | ||||||
| Minimum Wages Rates | ||||||
| S.NO | CATEGORY OF WORK | Minimum Wages Rates | ||||
| Per-Day (Zone A) (w.e.f 11.08.2023) | Per-Day (Zone B) (w.e.f 11.08.2023) | Per-Day (VDA) w.e.f 01.10.2025 | Per-Month (Zone A) | Per-Month (Zone B) | ||
| 1 | Skilled | 528 | 523 | 138 | 17316 | 17186 |
| 2 | Semi-Skilled | 473 | 468 | 138 | 15886 | 15756 |
| 4 | Clerical III | 528 | 523 | 138 | 17316 | 17186 |
| 5 | Unskilled | 412 | 407 | 138 | 14300 | 14170 |
Revised Goa minimum wages notification attached for your reference.
Note: Monthly figures are calculated based on the daily rates plus the revised VDA, as per the standard working days computation for the month.
Understanding the Impact for Employers
The timely implementation of these revised rates is a mandatory compliance requirement under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. Failure to adhere to these new standards can result in significant penalties, including fines and potential legal action. Employers in Goa’s Shops and Commercial Establishments sector must immediately update their payroll systems to reflect these changes from the October 2025 cycle onwards.
Thank you for reading. We hope the information was helpful to you!
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GOA BASIC WAGES W E F 11 08 2023.pdf
Goa VDA w e f 01 10 2025 NEW.pdf
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