PBState
Minimum Wages in Punjab
Year:
Latest minimum wage rates effective from 1 May 2026
Effective From
1 May 2026
Gazette Notification
Lab-LabOMIWA/1/2021-4L
Zone Coverage
1 Zone
Revision-of-Minimum-wages-Notification-01.05.2026
Notification for Punjab · Effective 1 May 2026
General
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled | 16,601 | 0 | 638.5 | 16,601 | 1 May 2026 |
| Semi-Skilled | 14,383 | 0 | 553.19 | 14,383 | 1 May 2026 |
| Skilled | 15,414 | 0 | 592.84 | 15,414 | 1 May 2026 |
| Unskilled | 13,486 | 0 | 518.69 | 13,486 | 1 May 2026 |
Staff Category A
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 19,431 | 0 | 747.34 | 19,431 | 1 May 2026 |
Staff Category B
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 17,510 | 0 | 673.46 | 17,510 | 1 May 2026 |
Staff Category C
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 15,786 | 0 | 607.15 | 15,786 | 1 May 2026 |
Staff Category D
| Category | Basic (Rs/month) | VDA (Rs/month) | Total (Rs/day) | Total (Rs/month) | Effective From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 14,406 | 0 | 554.07 | 14,406 | 1 May 2026 |
Code on Wages 2019 - Impact on Punjab
- Under the Code on Wages 2019, the definition of "wages" has been standardized. Basic + DA must constitute at least 50% of total remuneration.
- The state government revises minimum wages periodically based on consumer price index and cost of living.
- Employers must ensure compliance with both central and state-specific minimum wage notifications.