The minimum wage rates in Gujarat have been changed by the state government. It is important for business owners, HR managers, and employees to stay up to date on these changes so that they can follow the law and get fair pay.
The Minimum Wages Act of 1948 states that every scheduled employment must pay its workers at least the minimum wage specified by the government. In Gujarat, this pay is made up of a basic allowance and a special allowance (VDA). The amount changes every six months based on the Cost of Living Index.
This guide gives a full list of the updated rates for each zone and skill level.
Minimum Wages In Gujarat
If you are looking for the final take-home numbers (total wages), this provides the current effective rates.
The current minimum wages in Gujarat represent the total pay for workers.
| Class of Employment | Zone | Total Per Day | Total Per Month |
| Unskilled | Zone I | ₹487.00 | ₹12,662.00 |
| Zone II | ₹476.00 | ₹12,376.00 | |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone I | ₹497.00 | ₹12,922.00 |
| Zone II | ₹487.00 | ₹12,662.00 | |
| Skilled | Zone I | ₹509.00 | ₹13,234.00 |
| Zone II | ₹497.00 | ₹12,922.00 |
(Note: See the bottom of this article for the definitions of Zone I and Zone II.)
Detailed Salary Structure
To process payroll and follow HR rules, you need to know what makes up a wage. The total pay consists of.
- Basic: The fixed base rate.
- VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance): This is the part that changes with inflation.
Below are the detailed tables distinguishing the Basic and VDA components.
Daily Wage in Gujarat (Breakdown)
This table shows how the daily minimum wage is calculated.
| Class of Employment | Zone | Basic (Day) | VDA (Day) | Total (Day) |
| Unskilled | Zone I | ₹452.00 | ₹35.00 | ₹487.00 |
| Zone II | ₹441.00 | ₹35.00 | ₹476.00 | |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone I | ₹462.00 | ₹35.00 | ₹497.00 |
| Zone II | ₹452.00 | ₹35.00 | ₹487.00 | |
| Skilled | Zone I | ₹474.00 | ₹35.00 | ₹509.00 |
| Zone II | ₹462.00 | ₹35.00 | ₹497.00 |
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Table B: Monthly Wage in Gujarat (Breakdown)
This table shows how the monthly minimum wage is calculated.
| Class of Employment | Zone | Basic (Month) | VDA (Month) | Total (Month) |
| Unskilled | Zone I | ₹11,752.00 | ₹910.00 | ₹12,662.00 |
| Zone II | ₹11,466.00 | ₹910.00 | ₹12,376.00 | |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone I | ₹12,012.00 | ₹910.00 | ₹12,922.00 |
| Zone II | ₹11,752.00 | ₹910.00 | ₹12,662.00 | |
| Skilled | Zone I | ₹12,324.00 | ₹910.00 | ₹13,234.00 |
| Zone II | ₹12,012.00 | ₹910.00 | ₹12,922.00 |
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Important Information About Compliance
What kinds of businesses are covered?
The Gujarat Minimum Wages Act applies to "Scheduled Employments." This encompasses, but is not limited to:
- Stores and Businesses
- Factories and Manufacturing Plants
- Building and fixing roads and buildings
- Personal Security Services
- Places to Stay, Eat, and Drink
- Transportation for the Public
- Comprehending the Zones
Zone I: Places that are part of municipal corporations (such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot), urban development authorities, and bigger municipalities.
Zone II: All parts of Gujarat that aren't in Zone I.
Rules for Overtime
Employees who work more than the typical 9 hours a day or 48 hours a week are eligible for overtime (OT) pay.
- Rate: Twice the normal pay rate (basic + VDA).
- Calculation: The salary for each hour of overtime is $(Hourly Rate) \times 2$.
Punishments for Not Following the Rules
The Minimum Wages Act of 1948 says that not paying minimum wages is a crime.
Fines and prison time: Employers who pay less than the minimum wage can be fined up to ₹500 and/or put in jail for up to six months.
- Claims: Workers can go to the Labour Authority to get the shortfall in pay plus damages (up to ten times the amount they didn't get).
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FAQs (People Also Ask)
How much is the minimum wage in Gujarat?
The minimum wage in Gujarat is the least amount of money that an employer must pay workers in "scheduled employments," which include factories, shops, and other businesses. The Gujarat State Government is in charge of enforcing the Minimum Wages Act of 1948.
There are two parts to the wage structure: a basic rate (which stays the same for a longer time) and a special allowance or variable dearness allowance (VDA), which is changed every six months (in April and October) to keep up with inflation.
What are Zones 1 and 2 in Gujarat?
Gujarat is split into two main zones for the purpose of calculating wages. These zones are based on how urbanized the area is and how much it costs to live there. Zone I usually includes developed areas, such as all municipal corporations (like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot), urban development authorities, and larger municipalities.
Zone II includes the rest of the state, such as smaller towns and cities (usually those with a population of over 1 lakh that don't fall under Zone I) and other rural or semi-urban areas. Workers in Zone I make a little more money than those in Zone II because the cost of living is higher there.
What is the minimum wage in Gujarat in April 2025?
A specific VDA update changed the minimum wage rates that will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Unskilled workers in Zone I made ₹497.50 a day, and those in Zone II made ₹486.50 a day.
In Zone I, the rate for skilled workers was ₹519.50, and in Zone II, it was ₹507.50. These rates included the Basic wage and the VDA that applied for that six-month period before the next change in October.
What is the rule for the minimum wage for 26 days?
In India, the "26-day rule" is the most common way to figure out monthly minimum wages from daily rates (and the other way around). A normal month has 30 or 31 days, and employees usually get 4 days off each week (Sundays), so they really only work for 26 days.
So, the government figures out the monthly minimum wage by multiplying the Daily Wage by 26. This makes sure that workers are paid for the days they actually worked, and the total amount for the month is used as a standard full-month salary for compliance purposes.
What is the minimum wage in the US right now?
The current legal minimum wage is based on the notice that went into effect on October 1, 2025, as of today (December 2025).
In Zone I, an unskilled worker makes ₹500.50 a day, and in Zone II, they make ₹489.50. In Zone I, the current rate for skilled workers is ₹522.50, and in Zone II, it is ₹510.50. These rates will stay the same until the next change is made, which is expected to happen in April 2026.
