Minimum Rate of Wages – West Bengal (January, 2026)
January 16, 2026
1290
The Government of West Bengal has recently announced the minimum wages for the state.
- Date of Notification: 9th January, 2026
- Date of Applicability: 1st January, 2026 to 30th June, 2026
- For Shops and Establishments
|
Category |
Zone A | Zone B | ||
| Per Month (₹) | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
Per Day (₹) |
|
| Unskilled |
10,386 |
399 | 9,760 |
375 |
| Semi – Skilled |
11,426 |
439 | 10,733 |
413 |
| Skilled |
12,569 |
483 | 11,807 |
454 |
| Highly Skilled |
13,825 |
532 | 12,990 |
500 |
Zone A : Areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, Thermal Power Plant areas including Township Areas.
Zone B : Rest of West Bengal.
- Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
- Semi-Skilled: Duftry, Assistant Accountant
- Skilled: Clerk, Typist, Office Assistant, Office Maintenance and Inventory Management Staff, Data Entry Operator, Accountant
- Highly Skilled: 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
For more information, please refer to the attachment below.
