The Government of Punjab has officially released the revised Minimum Wages effective from May 1, 2026. This notification is critical for all establishments operating within the state, as it adjusts the cost-of-living allowance to match the latest economic indices. Ensuring your payroll reflects these changes immediately is essential to remain in good standing with the Punjab Labour Department.
📊 Revised Monthly Minimum Wages in Punjab (Effective May 1, 2026)This revision applies to all scheduled employments in Punjab. The table below outlines the updated monthly rates for different worker categories.
The amended rates for all the categories are as below:-
| PUNJAB | ||||
| Basic Minimum Rates of Wages w.e.f 01/05/2026 | ||||
| Sr.NO | Categories of Workers | Basic Minimum Rates of Wages (in Rs.) | ||
| Per month | Per day | Per hour | ||
| 1 | Unskilled | 13486.00 | 518.69 | 64.83 |
| 2 | Semi-skilled | 14383.00 | 553.19 | 69.14 |
| 3 | Skilled | 15414.00 | 592.84 | 74.10 |
| 4 | Highly Skilled | 16601.00 | 638.50 | 79.81 |
| Sr.NO | Categories of Workers | Basic Minimum Rates of Wages (in Rs.) | ||
| Per month | Per day | Per hour | ||
| 1 | Staff Category-A | 19431 | 747.34 | 93.41 |
| 2 | Staff Category-B | 17510 | 673.46 | 84.18 |
| 3 | Staff Category-C | 15786 | 607.15 | 75.89 |
| 4 | Staff Category-D | 14406 | 554.07 | 69.25 |
The notification attached for your reference.
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